10 tips for a lifetime of healthy smiles
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Reasons to celebrate
National Smile Month

Did you know that smiling is actually good for your health? It triggers the release of mood-boosting, stress-reducing neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine and endorphins.* Here’s some grin-spiration!

Reason to smile #1

Reason to smile #1

Making plans, whether grand or simple: a dream vacation, a weekend camping trip, a day trip to the beach or a backyard BBQ with the neighbors.

 

Reason to smile #2

Snuggling up on the couch to watch a new season of your favorite show.

Reason to smile #2
 
Reason to smile #3

Reason to smile #3

Finally tackling the task you’ve been procrastinating.

 

Reason to smile #4

Videos of animal antics like … dogs looking guilty, cats being jerks, goats jumping on a trampoline, cockatiels grooving to dance music or sloths waking up from a nap. (What’s your favorite?)

Reason to smile #4
 
Reason to smile #5

Reason to smile #5

Taking a walk to admire the first tulips of spring and the first roses of summer.

 

Reason to smile #6

Homemade strawberry shortcake with just-picked, perfectly ripe berries and freshly whipped cream.

Reason to smile #6
 
Reason to smile #7

Reason to smile #7

Sinking your teeth into fresh summer produce. (What’s your favorite? Cherries, peaches, watermelon, corn or tomatoes?)

 

Reason to smile #8

Swinging on a tire swing as high as you can on a warm afternoon.

Reason to smile #8
 
Reason to smile #9

Reason to smile #9

Babies laughing, preschoolers telling knock-knock jokes, the gap-toothed grin of a kid who just lost their first tooth … and so many more of those priceless childhood moments full of unrestrained joy.