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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A couple had their wedding rings engraved with a waveform of their own voices saying "I do."
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Wearing red increases attraction.
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When a male gentoo penguin "falls in love" with a female penguin, he searches the entire beach to find the perfect pebble to present to her.
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According to the New York Times, a study conducted during the 1980's found that men who kiss their wives before leaving for work live longer, get into fewer car accidents, and have a higher income than married men who don't.
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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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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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When someone looks at a new love, the neural circuits that are usually associated with social judgment are suppressed.
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