Everyone appreciates the magical feeling of being in love!!! Studies have shown that being in love goes beyond that warm and fuzzy feeling and the obvious advantage of always having a date for Valentine’s Day. The health benefits of love may surprise you - love can keep you healthy mentally, physically, socially and spiritually too.
1. Love may make you live longer
Since the beginning of time, humans have depended on one another for survival. As social animals we all have biological drives that naturally make us want to find an intimate bond with others. In addition, the study also showed that people will often adopt safer behaviors when they are coupled up.
2. Love can help combat diseases
What’s better than being in love with your partner to help combat deadly diseases? Studies have shown that being in love can help combat asthma, arthritis, hay fever, nasal congestion and even a headache. This helps to protect from various diseases including cardiovascular diseases such as strokes, high blood pressure and ischemic heart disease - three of the most deadly diseases,” says Professor Snyman.
3. Love boosts your immune system
Having love in your life might just save you from the flu. A recent study showed that a five-minute episode of feeling genuine care or compassion enhanced the whole immune system, causing a gradual increase in the release of immunoglobulin A (IgA), your body’s natural antibody against colds, flu and other invading germs.
4. Love helps you look younger
That healthy glow from being in love isn’t a myth. Many studies indicate that people in happy relationships look physically younger than those who aren’t. “With the increasing blood flow to the skin, being in love can increase the supply of essential nutrients and oxygen to your skin cells, making you look healthier,” explains Professor Snyman.
5. Love can keep you slim
It is very common for people to lose weight when they start dating somebody. “Being in love causes your body to pump out a neurotransmitter called adrenaline, which acts as an appetite suppressant,” says Professor Snyman.
6. Love improves your mental wellbeing
We all know that being in love makes people feel overjoyed, but it's not just in our heads. People in love generally have increased energy, which makes them excited to discover new adventures and different hobbies.“Loving and being loved helps to vaccinate you against anxiety.
7. Love improves self-confidence
People in healthy relationships tend to be more confident in all areas of their life. It has been proven that getting married and staying married reduces depression in both men and women.
“Having a positive self-esteem comes from being validated and receiving affirmation that you have worth.
Furthermore being compassionate and loving to those close to you is bound to have you feeling good about yourself mentally, emotionally and physically too. If you agree with me kindly share or leave a comment
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