Why Your Body Needs Love to Thrive
Love isn’t “nice to have.” It’s non-negotiable for physiological function:
- Pain Reduction: Oxytocin blocks pain signals as effectively as morphine (NIH, 2024).
- Immunity Boost: Couples in secure bonds produce 30% more infection-fighting antibodies (Psychosomatic Medicine).
- Longevity: Married/partnered adults live 5.1 years longer than isolated peers (Harvard Study, 2023).
- Stress Defense: Holding a loved one’s hand lowers cortisol faster than meditation (UCLA fMRI data).
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