the love hormone

Cuddle with a cat. Illustration: depositphotos.com

What does owning a cat do to your brain (and theirs) and how does it relate to oxytocin?

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New research shows that the love hormone, oxytocin, not only strengthens social bonds between humans – but also deepens the connection with cats, with the key being gentle touch and mutual trust.
Prof. Uri Rasovsky and his team. Self-portrait

through the body

Researchers are examining whether aerobic physical activity, which increases the level of oxytocin, the hormone of love and connection in the body, may improve the social functioning of those suffering from schizophrenia
The cover image chosen for the scientific journal CELL REPORTS - credit: image design Tsefnat Ozari and photography Avi Levin

Exposure to the sun's rays increases romantic desire in humans

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The researchers from Tel Aviv University discovered that exposure to the sun affects, among other things, the regulation of the sexual endocrine system (hormone secretion system) among humans.
The "love hormone" or the "social hormone"?

The "love hormone" may also cause anxiety and aggression

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The chemical formula of the "love hormone" oxytocin. Photo: shutterstock

Tu Bab: The dark side of the love hormone - similarity between its effects and the effects of alcohol

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the love hormone. Illustration: shutterstock

The love hormone will make you lie

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