- EXCLUSIVE: Four out of 10 people struggle to find a reason to smile despite 81 per cent believing the simple acts of smiling and laughing are good for us
- Being stressed stops 66 per cent from smiling, while 28 per cent are too busy
- Research shows smiling boosts happiness and could help us live longer
Alexandra Thompson Health Reporter For Mailonline
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Many Britains want to be more emotionally healthy but can’t find a reason to smile.
A survey conducted by Superdrug of 4,244 people found that nearly four out of 10 aren’t able to muster up a smile.
Being stressed caused 66 per cent to feel glum, while 28 per cent are simply too busy to smile.
Research has shown the simple act of smiling activates messaging in the nervous system that benefits health and happiness, and can even lengthen our lives.
Nearly four out of 10 people can’t find enough to smile about, despite its health benefits
A spokesperson for the charity Mental Health said: ‘Many of the things that are good for our physical health like exercise and eating well are good for our mental health too.
‘A change of scene or change of pace can also give us a boost.
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‘It could be a weekend spent exploring somewhere new or simply making sure we spend our lunch breaks outside and away from our workplace.
‘Doing something you’re good at and can fully lose and immerse yourself in can also help by bringing you into a more mindful state.’
Exercise and eating well can help to boost both our physical and mental health
This comes after research conducted for the Edinburgh International Science Festival found that the secret of happiness could be as simple as having a quick snooze in the daytime.
The study found that taking naps of less than 30 minutes improves our sense of wellbeing, as well as boosting performance.
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