Supportive long-term relationships may help protect against obesity by strengthening oxytocin driven communication between the brain, gut microbiome and eating behavior.

Going back to someone who hurt us is not always love. Psychologists explain the behaviors that pull women back and how to ...

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UCLA study finds married people with strong emotional support weigh less, with differences in brain activity, gut bacteria, ...

“Singing also releases endorphins, which are peptides that increase feelings of wellbeing and block the perception of pain.

The combination of physical intimacy and oxytocin seems to boost healing, according to research published in JAMA Psychiatry.

We like to think of love as a force we can’t resist. But when we “fall in love,” what we often mean is that our brains got ...

A recent study found a connection between being in a relationship and falling asleep more easily, possibly explaining why we ...

The project, funded by the inaugural Trinity-SwRI Research Collaboration Program, is developing a formulation for intranasal ...

Oxytocin is often referred to as the “love hormone” because of its important role in facilitating and promoting bonding and connection. A large body of research shows oxytocin to be a key hormone ...

Married participants with high support had higher oxytocin levels. The authors suggest that oxytocin may act as a messenger ...

A new study by UCLA Health found that people in emotionally supportive marriages have lower BMIs, healthier guts and higher ...