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Hugging yourself can boost oxytocin levels and reduce stress. It can even increase your pain tolerance.
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The oxytocin released when you cuddle with a loved one can relieve pain, boost your immune system, and reduce social anxiety.
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Loving and being loved by someone in return makes wounds heal faster, due to the release of oxytocin in the blood.
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