Ten seconds of hugging a day increases levels of oxytocin, which can reduce blood pressure, thus cutting the risk of heart disease.
26
Cuddling (or other ‘love’ acts) helps to heal physical wounds faster due to the release of Oxytocin which is proven to reduce swelling.
22
Gary Kremen, founder of match.com, lost his girlfriend to a man she met on match.com.
69
Erotomania is a type of delusion in which the person believes another person is in love with him/her.
38
Holding hands with someone you love can alleviate physical pain as well as stress and fear.
26
Studies show that the risk of a “secret love” being revealed heightens romantic feelings for the partners, thanks to increased levels of phenylethylamine (PEA).
99
In Finland, Valentine's Day is called "Ystävänpäivä" which translates into "Friend's day".
4
Every year around 1 billion Valentine cards are sent. After Christmas it's a single largest seasonal card-sending occasion.
14