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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Holding hands with someone you love can alleviate physical pain as well as stress and fear.
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Some British police cars carry a teddy bear to console children after an accident.
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Raj from the Big Bang Theory is married to Miss India.
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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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There's a young hippo and a 130+ year old tortoise in a Kenyan wildlife preserve who are best friends and they even sleep and play together.
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