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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A new born kangaroo is small enough to fit in a spoon!
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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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Sea otters hold hands while sleeping so they don’t drift away from each other.
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The desire to squeeze and hug cute things comes from the same place in your brain as aggression.
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