Holding hands with someone you love can alleviate physical pain as well as stress and fear.
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In 2010, Gary Richmond was beaten into a coma. He woke up with amnesia and no memory of his wife of 20 years. Subsequently, he ended up falling in love with her all over again!
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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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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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Sea otters hold hands while sleeping so they don’t drift away from each other.
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In Korea, if you do not receive any gift on Valentine's day then all the singles go to Korean restaurants and eat black noodles to celebrate (or mourn) their single status.
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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 single biggest predictor of love is proximity.
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