Receiving a bouquet of flowers has been scientifically proven to boost mood? That's why they're the PERFECT gift! Researchers have noticed that when people physically receive flowers as a gift, they emit a Duchenne smile - "true" smile. A Duchenne smile produces increased activity in the left temporal region of the brain, which is connected to emotions. But wait! They also have been proven to have healing properties and can improve memory. All that from a little flower....