May 20th, 2013 was a day that many people around the world celebrated in their own way. It is estimated that more than 70 million people celebrated the third annual National Smilepower Day, a day devoted to celebrating the positive effects of smiling. Smiling has been proven to have multiple health benefits, both physically and mentally. On this day, people from all walks of life gathered to create meaningful connections and celebrate the power of a smile.

As it turns out, science has now proven that smiling does more than just light up a room – studies have found that it can actually improve your health. Smiling is known to release endorphins, which are natural hormones that promote happiness and reduce stress, thus increasing one’s overall well-being. In addition, research has also found that smiling helps to reduce blood pressure, improve your immune system, and even provide some pain relief – all of which are incredibly beneficial to your physical health.

The benefits of smiling are not just limited to physical health, though. Research shows that smiling supports emotional wellbeing as well, as it can increase your self-confidence and self-esteem. In addition, smiling has been linked to an increased sense of social connectedness,