Brain scans show that people who view photos of a beloved experience an activation of the caudate - the part of the brain involving cravings.
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Cuddling (or other ‘love’ acts) helps to heal physical wounds faster due to the release of Oxytocin which is proven to reduce swelling.
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In 2011, archaeologists discovered the skeletal remains of a Roman couple who have been holding hands for 1,500 years.
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Men who kiss their wives in the morning live five years longer than those who don't.
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Close to 110 million roses (mostly red) will be purchased and delivered around Valentine's Day in the U.S.
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Twenty nine percent of women spend more time shopping for shoes than they do looking for a life long mate.
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Every year around 1 billion Valentine cards are sent. After Christmas it's a single largest seasonal card-sending occasion.
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Approximately 141 million Valentine's Day cards are exchanged worldwide every year.
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