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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In 2011, archaeologists discovered the skeletal remains of a Roman couple who have been holding hands for 1,500 years.
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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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Men fall in love faster than women do.
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The average person will go on a date at least 100 times before they finally marry.
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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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It's possible to die from a broken heart; it's called Stress Cardiomyopathy.
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The single biggest predictor of love is proximity.
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