Oxford University researchers have recently found that oxytocin hormone administration in couples can improve marital well-being. In an article to be published in the next issue of Current Opinion in Psychiatry, the researchers proposed that, as oxytocin facilitates fixation and bonding, an intranasal dose of the hormone? in conjunction with marriage counseling? could improve proximity between married partners.
Researchers have suggested using oxytocin as a "love drug". A 2008 study by the University of Zurich found that couples who received a dose of oxytocin in the form of a nasal spray had lower stress hormone levels and exhibited more positive behavior (such as hearing and laughing) during their time. conflicts.
A recent Israeli study also found that oxytocin receptor genes are linked to empathy in couples. Is that you? Would you take a medicine to improve your marriage?
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