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Today is a special day, not only is it the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, but it is also the annual Valentine's Day.

Today, some people celebrate Valentine's Day in a romantic style, some celebrate it in a simple style, and some celebrate it with the expression "Oh no, I forgot today is Valentine's Day."

No matter what, today is the day to express your love to your loved ones. Don’t wait, go give them a big hug! It’s all good!

When a boyfriend/girlfriend opens his/her arms and we snuggle up to each other, the dual factors of sensory contact and psychological effects will stimulate the emotional center in the human brain and secrete more oxytocin.

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Matt Hertenstein, a psychologist at DePauw University, describes oxytocin as a hormone that promotes feelings of devotion, trust, and connection, and that lays the biological foundation and structure of connections to others.

Therefore, oxytocin is also called the "cuddle hormone", which can make us feel comfortable and safe in each other's arms, become calm and relaxed, and develop a sense of dependence on our partner.

Kissing and hugging also promote the production of dopamine in our body.

After dopamine is produced in the body, it can make us feel excited and happy, and it is also easier for us to have a "heart-beating" feeling for our significant other.

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Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that controls the brain's reward and pleasure center and is also known as the "happiness factor."

Scientists have discovered through MRI and PET scans that hugging stimulates the secretion of dopamine, making it a more convenient way to relieve depression symptoms without any side effects!

So what are you waiting for? If you have taken action, keep going. If you haven’t taken action yet, don’t hesitate and give him/her a hug!

Statement: This article is a medical-related educational popular science article. It does not involve specific treatment methods or medical behaviors and cannot replace hospital visits.

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Hug one after reading this! Huaxi Doctors: Hugs have so many benefits?

Editor: Zhang Fuyao

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