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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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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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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People are more likely to tilt their heads to the right when kissing instead of the left (65 percent of people go to the right!)
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The typical person spends about 600 hours having sex between the ages of 20 and 70.
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Wearing red increases attraction.
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Kissing an infection-free partner is good for your teeth!
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