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So what’s so great about love anyway? Many of us know that being in love, being loved by someone else, and being in loving relationships is good for the “soul”. While that does sound great, is there anything more that love can offer? For the cynic in all of us, studies and experts have provided us with tangible results that love can be good for your physical health. The benefits that come with loving and being loved show that love is not only good for the soul, but for the body as well.

Some things to know about love, you, and your health:

• Being in a stable relationship can help bring greater emotional stability, making a person calmer, lowering blood pressure, and decreasing the chances of developing heart disease
• Stress levels are significantly decreased for people in healthy relationships.
• Married people live an average of 8 years longer than those that are divorced or have never been married
• Married women are 20% less likely to die from heart disease or cirrhosis of the liver, while men are 2 to 3 times less likely to die from these causes
• A healthy relationship can help boost your immune system. Married couples have lower rates of developing long term illnesses.
• Feeling loved can help boost your self esteem and mood. It can also positively affect the way that you look at others and the world around you

Sex is a significant part of being in a committed relationship. The positive effects that sex has on your health can add an extra (although probably unnecessary) incentive to have more sex with your partner:

• On average, sex burns about 150 calories every half hour
• According to a study done by Queen’s University in Belfast, having regular sex (3 times a week or more) cuts your likelihood of having a heart attack in half.
• Having sex boosts your immune system by increasing the levels of the antibody immunoglobulin A by 30%. People that have regular sex are less likely to get develop colds.
• Blood pressure is lowered for up to a week following sex
• Endorphins released during orgasm are natural pain relievers and can help to ease or delay the onset of arthritis.
• Deep breathing during sex reduces stress in a similar way that yoga does.
• Higher frequency of male orgasms decreases the likelihood of developing prostate cancer
• For women, hormones contained in semen may have anti-depressant qualities and can help boost mood.

Kissing has its benefits too:

• The extra saliva that is involved in intimate kissing can help prevent tooth decay, breaking down plaque and removing bacteria
• You use over 30 muscles when French kissing, which can help to work and tone your cheek and jaw muscles

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• The adrenaline rush that you get from kissing can help to boost your mood and lower stress, while deep breathing increases relaxation
• On average, kissing burns about 10 calories every 10 minutes.
• Kissing gets your heart pumping and your blood rushing, giving your heart a good workout
• Those that kiss frequently are less likely to suffer from stomach, bladder, and blood infections
• A platonic kiss can help soothe, release stress, and increase social bonding

As we know, love can exist in many forms. Pets are known for offering unconditional love and forming bonds that make them a member of the family. This kind of love can bring positive results too:

• Pets are a great source of constant emotional support.
• Having a pet can help improve your mood
• Petting or playing with your pet can help alleviate stress and tension, reducing blood pressure
• Having a dog to walk gets you out of the house and playing outdoors. Pets get you off the couch and keep you active, helping with the health of your heart.

With all the good that love has to offer, it’s little wonder that so many people are looking for more love in their lives. However, few people think of the good they are doing for their health when they are in positive relationships. The good news is that love not only brings you happiness, but also has tangible benefits even if you’re not aware of it. No matter what form of relationship it is, love brings all kinds of great rewards, for all aspects of your life. All the more reason to start searching for that perfect person, make more connections, and bring more love into your life!

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