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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Historically, sweat has been an active ingredient in perfume and love potions.
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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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Studies show that the risk of a “secret love” being revealed heightens romantic feelings for the partners, thanks to increased levels of phenylethylamine (PEA).
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Holding hands with someone you love can alleviate physical pain as well as stress and fear.
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You burn 26 calories in a one minute kiss.
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When you fall in love, that 'high' feeling is caused by a flood of dopamine that is similar to that of cocaine.
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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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