The chemistry of a smile
The rhythm of the happy dance
The internal symphony
Vocalizing the vibe
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joy The Chemistry of a Smile
Just a little cheek flex sends a sweet rush of dopamine straight to your brain!
joy An anatomical chart highlights involuntary muscle movements signaling delight across the body.
joy Match physical reactions to discover how the human body expresses different forms of joy.
The Duchenne smile: It is named after a French doctor who used electrical shocks on faces to map muscles.
A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a major role in regulating movement, emotion, and pleasure. In 1957, Swedish pharmacologist Arvid Carlsson discovered this chemical, which floods the brain when a person smiles.
What is the term for a negative reaction to a highly positive emotional event, like crying when happy?
Which pioneer of micro-expression research discovered that basic human expressions of joy are universally recognized?
What is the physiological purpose of crying "tears of joy" during overwhelming moments?