Oxytocin's Role Beyond 'Cuddle Hormone'

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Oxytocin's Role Beyond 'Cuddle Hormone'

New human research suggests the chemical oxytocin - dubbed the cuddle hormone because of its importance in bonding between romantic partners and mothers and children - also influences feelings o

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Tags: Hormone, Children's Health, Sex and Intimacy, Pregnancy, Relationship, Science

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Should the ‘Love Hormone’ Oxytocin Be Used in Couples Therapy? – TIME Healthland

healthland.time.com — “From Arizona comes word that oxytocin --" known as the "cuddle chemical" or "love hormone" for its role in bonding parents to children and lovers to one another --" is being used on couples in marriage therapy. KPHO reports: Dr. Matt French owns the Wellness Solutions Clinic in Glendale.” View full resource at healthland.time.com

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Einstein's Dr. Eric Hollander notes that oxytocin may rise when relationships are threatened. http://bit.ly/gBIaB4 via @Time - DF

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Studies expand oxytocin's role beyond 'cuddle hormone'

eurekalert.org — “New research suggests the chemical oxytocin -- dubbed the "cuddle hormone" because of its importance in bonding between romantic partners and mothers and children -- also influences feelings of well-being and sensitivity to advertising. Additional animal research shows that oxytocin may relieve stress and anxiety in social settings and may be more rewarding than cocaine to new mothers. The findings were presented at Neuroscience 2010, the Society for Neuroscience's annual meeting and t” View full resource at eurekalert.org