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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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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Erotomania is a type of delusion in which the person believes another person is in love with him/her.
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There's a love mattress that is specifically designed for couples who sleep on each other's arms.
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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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Men who kiss their wives in the morning live five years longer than those who don't.
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Speed dating was invented by a Rabbi in 1999.
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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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