Wearing red increases attraction.
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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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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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Men fall in love faster than women do.
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When someone looks at a new love, the neural circuits that are usually associated with social judgment are suppressed.
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The average person in their lifetime will spend an estimated 20,160 minutes kissing!
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Holding hands with someone you love can alleviate physical pain as well as stress and fear.
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