Oxytocin, known as the “love hormone” or “cuddle hormone,” is produced during childbirth and breastfeeding. A group of researchers from Switzerland suggested that oxytocin might play a major role in wound healing and reducing the effects of stress. To investigate this further, the team conducted a study involving 80 healthy couples with an average age of 27. The results showed that neither the spray nor positive conversations alone accelerated recovery.
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