Natural Hormone Reduces Stress Hormones In Arguing Couples

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 - 09:19 in Psychology & Sociology

A dose of the hormone Oxytocin reduces the stress hormone Cortisol in arguing couples. In addition, Oxytocin strengthens positive behavior, as researchers have discovered. Various studies in recent years have repeatedly shown that the hormone Oxytocin in the brain of mammals -- and therefore human beings too -- is jointly responsible for regulating the social behavior.

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