Blocking a frown keeps bad feelings at bay

Psychologists say if bodily sensitivity corresponded to size, a human would look like this.

(Times of India) Facial expressions not only reveal our thoughts but also affect our ability to comprehend written language related to emotions, according to a new study. According to study's first author, David Havas, a psychology Ph.D. candidate from University of Wisconsin-Madison, the interactions of facial expression, thoughts, and emotions has always intrigued researchers. During the study, researchers recruited 40 people who were treated with Botox (botulinum toxin). Tiny applications of this powerful nerve poison were used to deactivate muscles in the forehead that cause frowning. More>>