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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Holding hands with someone you love can alleviate physical pain as well as stress and fear.
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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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Approximately 141 million Valentine's Day cards are exchanged worldwide every year.
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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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You burn 26 calories in a one minute kiss.
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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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When a male gentoo penguin "falls in love" with a female penguin, he searches the entire beach to find the perfect pebble to present to her.
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