When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Oxytocin is a chemical messenger that has effects on the brain and throughout the body, where it ...

A spritz of the so-called “love hormone” might be the key to easing persistent feelings of loneliness. In a 2014 study, a team of European and Israeli researchers tested whether oxytocin, the hormone ...

Cuddle therapy is having a moment. The idea for this emerging therapy is for you to book in a specified time with a ...

A hormone known as the “cuddle chemical” helps humans to form monogamous bonds, to feel a loving attachment to their kids, and even to produce breast milk. Now, a new report in Science shows that an ...

It just so happens that a head butt and a purr can melt your heart, yes, but they can even actually move your brain chemistry. Scientists are finding that cats release oxytocin, the so-called “love ...

Oxytocin is often referred to as the “love hormone” or “cuddle hormone”, because it promotes bonding and attachment – both between mothers and infants, and in adult romantic relationships. As a ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American First off, this study on a molecule tied to ...

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Grab your pups, it’s National Hug Your Dog Day! National Hug Your Dog Day falls on Wednesday, April 10. Research says that hugging your pet can release oxytocin. Oxytocin is ...