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 someone looks at a new love, the neural circuits that are usually associated with social judgment are suppressed.
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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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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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40% of people who are rejected in romantic love slip into clinical depression.
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Historically, sweat has been an active ingredient in perfume and love potions.
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Approximately 141 million Valentine's Day cards are exchanged worldwide every year.
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