HEALTH BENEFITS OF BEING IN A RELATIONSHIP

There are numerous benefits of being in a relationship;

Decreased anxiety

Scans for people’s brains who were in love demonstrated activation in the area linked to intense love. It happened to both new and long-term couples. This brain part is the same one that gives a dopamine-reward when you experience a high feeling from cocaine, which helps reduce anxiety, leaving you relaxed.

Faster healing

People in positive relationships can experience faster wound healing. Researchers conclude that couples with warmer interactions may heal wounds twice faster than ones with troubles relationships.

Increased longevity

Did you know that married people possibly live longer than unmarried? Research shows that the married are 58% less likely to die than the unmarried. It all stems from mutual financial benefits, support, and children that give peace. Furthermore, marriage eliminates loneliness which can raise mental health issues.

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Anastasia Filipenko is a health and wellness psychologist, dermatolist and a freelance writer. She frequently covers beauty and skincare, food trends and nutrition, health and fitness and relationships. When she's not trying out new skincare products, you'll find her taking a cycling class, doing yoga, reading in the park, or trying a new recipe.

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