Thanks face mask!” Steph Herold, an activist and researcher in Queens, tweeted recently. “Not having to fake smile or apologize for coming off a certain way has been such a weight off my ...

This experiment is designed to test whether you can spot the difference between a fake smile and a real one It has 20 questions and should take you 10 minutes It is based on research by Professor ...

According to a meta-review of dozens of studies conducted by researchers at Penn State, smiling — even if it’s a fake smile or even if it’s forced — reduces stress, increases happiness ...

But what is it about a smile that makes it feel sincere — or fake? The answer lies in a surprising blend of facial anatomy, neurology and emotional authenticity. Not all smiles are created equal, and ...