Better Pain Tolerance and Faster Healing ~ Love and social support can increase pain tolerance and even speed up recovery from illnesses or surgeries. Oxytocin (the “love hormone”) plays a crucial role in reducing pain and promoting healing. A 2010 study in Psychological Science found that people who viewed pictures of their romantic partners experienced less physical pain compared to those who viewed neutral images.
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