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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In 2011, archaeologists discovered the skeletal remains of a Roman couple who have been holding hands for 1,500 years.
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'X' became symbolic for a kiss because in the middle ages when alot of people were illiterate and they used to sign documents with an X and then kiss it for sincerity.
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Falling in love raises levels of nerve growth in a person's brain for about a year and can improve their memory.
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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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When you are looking at someone you love, your pupils dilate, they do the same when you are looking at someone you hate.
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It's possible to die from a broken heart; it's called Stress Cardiomyopathy.
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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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