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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There's a love mattress that is specifically designed for couples who sleep on each other's arms.
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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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Couples' personalities converge over time to make partners more and more similar.
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The average person in their lifetime will spend an estimated 20,160 minutes kissing!
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As a rule, 66 percent of people keep their eyes closed while kissing. The rest take pleasure in watching the emotions run the gamut on the faces of their partners.
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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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Men who kiss their wives in the morning live five years longer than those who don't.
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