By Emily Murray Chances are you’ve probably heard of oxytocin but perhaps in it’s more generalized nickname – the ‘love hormone.’ Oxytocin is a chemical that is released in the brain and results in bonding either a couple together or even a newborn to it’s mother. Now it’s believed that oxytocin not only plays a … Continue reading Oxytocin May be Used for Relief From Alcohol Withdrawal→
By Emily Murray You may not be familiar with the exact name of the hormone, but you have likely been affected by it. Oxytocin is known as the ‘love hormone’ as it is responsible for making couples feel closer and also for bonding mothers with their newborns. It has also been noted that women are … Continue reading Oxytocin Discovered to Help Men With Asperger’s Syndrome→
By EmilyM So “Love Potion No. 9” may have simply been a catchy song of the 60s, but many doctors and scientists have believed for some time now that a natural love potion of sorts really does exist. It’s called oxytocin. It’s the same natural chemical that bonds mothers with their children and even women … Continue reading Oxytocin – the “love hormone” plays a role in men’s lives too→
By Emily Murray Science has proven time and again that love and bonding are not just mysterious events, they are in fact triggered largely by our hormones, whether we realize it or not. The most well-known of these hormones is oxytocin, which is commonly referred to as the ‘love hormone.’ This hormone activates areas of … Continue reading The ‘Love Hormone’ May Have a Downside→
By Emily Murray There are many things we wish we could have – love potions to make the one who we desire fall in love with us, the fountain of youth to keep us forever young, but a chemical to keep our man monogamous? Well…science may be one step closer to actually developing this! We’ve discussed … Continue reading Monogamy May Be Preserved With the Help of This Chemical…→
By Emily Murray Despite previous research claiming that sleeping with another person in bed can actually prevent you from getting a good night’s sleep, a reporter from the Wall Street Journal has rounded up several other pieces of research that may actually prove the contrary. It’s been shown time after time that people involved in … Continue reading Sharing a Bed With Your Partner is Good for Your Health→
By Emily Murray Ever wonder what makes some people cheery, friendly and helpful day in and day out? Most of us assume it’s because of their current environment, past experiences and the way they were raised as children. While these things do factor in, a new study suggests that “niceness” can largely be passed down genetically and … Continue reading New Study Shows That ‘Being Nice’ May be a Product of Your Genes→
By Emily Murray Nothing says romance like having blood drawn… While most of us look to actions, words and feelings to know if he or she is “the one,” a new study suggests that a simple blood test could take the guessing game out of courtship. If you had the chance to see if your … Continue reading Blood Test Could Tell You If Your Love Will Last→
By Emily Murray In our lives we encounter many types of people. While the differences are likely too many to name, we can lump most into two categories fairly easily – those who are compassionate and those who aren’t. While many of us may think our ability to empathize has more to do with environmental … Continue reading Empathy May Come Down to Our Genetic Makeup→
By Rebecca Jones Many things can take a toll on your skin as you age; sun damage, smoking, sleepless nights, but one of the biggest culprits when it comes to your skin is stress. Chronic stress can make us appear years older than we actually are. While you can pay hundreds of dollars on specialty … Continue reading Beating Stress to Improve Your Skin from the Inside Out→