Falling in love raises levels of nerve growth in a person's brain for about a year and can improve their memory.
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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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When you fall in love, that 'high' feeling is caused by a flood of dopamine that is similar to that of cocaine.
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As a rule, 66 percent of people keep their eyes closed while kissing. The rest take pleasure in watching the emotions run the gamut on the faces of their partners.
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In 1999, a fisherman found a love letter in a bottle from a soldier in WWI. He returned said letter to the now deceased widows 86 year old daughter.
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Ten seconds of hugging a day increases levels of oxytocin, which can reduce blood pressure, thus cutting the risk of heart disease.
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The left ear is more responsive to words of love and emotion whispered into it than the right.
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A couple had their wedding rings engraved with a waveform of their own voices saying "I do."
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