February is typically referred to as the month of love, but have you ever considered the health advantages of love? Whether you adore the celebration of love and Valentine’s Day or could do without the pink hearts and love poetry, there’s no doubt that love has significant health advantages that may affect your mental, emotional, and even physical well-being. Also, no one said you had to be romantically involved to get something out of a good relationship. See how love and health are linked here.
Love and good friendship ties that help us grow have a vital part in improving people's quality of life and emotional well-being, according to psychology
In stressful circumstances, a loved one (friend or spouse) may be the ear that listens, the shoulder to lean on, and the objective perspective that we require.
Friendship and love may be found in many cultures. We couldn’t exist without our pals, but possibly in ancient times the human person didn’t require his tribe to shield himself from the ravages of nature?
In conclusion, friendship and love help people form ties, which creates a sense of belonging, boosts self-confidence, and reduces tension and anxiety. But friendship and love do more than that for people’s mental health.
Loneliness is the polar opposite of friendship and the formation of social and personal relationships. It is related with increased despair, isolation, increased risk of mental disease, loss of social skills, and an increased proclivity for accidents, suicides, and fatalities.
Love and good friendship ties that help us grow have a vital part in improving people's quality of life and emotional well-being, according to psychology
In stressful circumstances, a loved one (friend or spouse) may be the ear that listens, the shoulder to lean on, and the objective perspective that we require.
Friendship and love may be found in many cultures. We couldn’t exist without our pals, but possibly in ancient times the human person didn’t require his tribe to shield himself from the ravages of nature?
In conclusion, friendship and love help people form ties, which creates a sense of belonging, boosts self-confidence, and reduces tension and anxiety. But friendship and love do more than that for people’s mental health.
Loneliness is the polar opposite of friendship and the formation of social and personal relationships. It is related with increased despair, isolation, increased risk of mental disease, loss of social skills, and an increased proclivity for accidents, suicides, and fatalities.
According to an exciting post on Oprah.com, one expert believes that we may not be getting enough affection and intimacy as Americans. “Compared to other cultures, we live in a touch-phobic society that has made affection with everyone but loved ones are forbidden,” said Matthew Hertenstein, a psychologist, and head of the Touch and Emotion Lab at DePauw University.
Here are some strong reasons to be more loving toward someone you love:
1. Increase Your “Love Hormones”
Do you remember the “warm and tingling” sensation you get when you receive a reassuring hug or soft touch from someone you care about? It’s not only in your brain, either. Physical affection activates touch receptors beneath the skin, resulting in the release of a hormone known as “oxytocin.” Oxytocin, sometimes known as the “love hormone” or “cuddle hormone,” has been linked to a variety of health advantages as well as increased bonding and trust in relationships.
2. Reduce Your Blood Pressure
If you had a feeling that love and affection are healthy for the heart, you were correct! According to one study, women who received more hugs from their husbands or partner (even for as little as 20 seconds) had reduced blood pressure, most likely owing to higher oxytocin levels. Lowering one’s blood pressure has been related to a lower risk of heart disease.
3. Enhance Your Mood
The effects of love and romance are not limited to the moment it occur. According to one study, physical intimacy with a loved one may boost your happy mood not just on the day it occurs, but also the following day. So don’t skip that goodbye hug or kiss in the morning—it might stay with you and enhance your mood throughout the day.
4. Improve your immune system and heart health.
It’s no surprise that when you’re stressed, you’re typically tired and more prone to developing a cold or flu. When your primary squeeze causes your heart to rush, it is giving your heart a good workout. In reaction to such emotions, your brain releases dopamine, adrenaline, and norepinephrine, causing your heart to beat quicker and stronger. Human touch and social support, particularly frequent hugs, have been shown in studies to lessen the probability of stressed persons becoming unwell. Even if they do fall ill, the symptoms will be milder.
5. It improved our physical fitness.
When it’s difficult to stay motivated to exercise and eat well, the encouragement of a close friend may provide a much-needed boost. Because we want to appear and perform our best for that particular someone, new love relationships are a boon to weight reduction and good health. Nothing motivates us to preserve our physical looks like a barrage of compliments.
6. Reduced Depression and Substance Abuse
Getting married and remaining married, according to Health and Human Services research, decreases depression in both men and women. According to Reis, this discovery is not surprising because social isolation is strongly associated with a greater incidence of depression. What’s more, marriage appears to correlate to a decrease in excessive drinking and drug misuse, particularly among young individuals.
7. Longer and Happier Life
It may appear evident that one of the biggest rewards of love is joy. However, research is just now beginning to uncover how strong this relationship may be. According to a research published in the Journal of Family Psychology, happiness is determined more by the quality of family ties than by the degree of wealth. As a result, we have empirical evidence that, in certain instances, the power of love outweighs the power of money.
And how sure are you that you really have friends? what have they done to have them, or not? who would think of you as true friends? How does being open to these relationships change our lives?
Anyways… have a Happy Valentine’s Day! from Dr. Benejam!
