Has it been a while since you hugged anyone? Or do you hug several times a day? The second option is better, because you…
Oxytocin
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Many people feel a vague but intense sadness during the last week of the year and the first few days of the new one. Understanding the reasons behind this can…
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Oxytocin is the same hormone the brain produces when a mother rocks her baby or when loved ones embrace. Research has shown that oxytocin is also crucial for forming the…
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Most people assume couples who live together should share a bed at night. But medical professionals say that’s not always the case. Researchers are paying more attention not just to…
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Researchers in Australia and Turkey have found a new sign of relationship harmony. Factors such as trust, mood, closeness, and satisfaction have long been considered the keys to happy relationships.…
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Most people today prefer friendly, calm pets that fit a more sedentary lifestyle. Just a few decades ago, dogs were seen as working animals tasked with hunting, herding livestock, and…