New study determines how oxytocin maintains a “social tone” and how its release contributes to the quality of social ...

Confocal microscopy image showing oxytocin (green) and vasopressin (red) circuits in the mouse hypothalamus, both of which are highly relevant for regulating social behaviors in mammals.

Remarks by Lara Trump have triggered fresh debate on whether the United States may consider restricting teen access to social media. While no official proposal exists, discussions around psychological ...

Throughout college, the subject of love and relationships are a reoccurring theme. Between real-life conversations, references in media and seeing couples’ hand-in-hand on campus, it can feel like lov ...

Whether you practice ballet or prefer the tango, the benefits of dancing are self-evident. It's good exercise both physically and mentally due to the complexity of the movements, and it's also a fun ...

Singing as a group is one of those cultural universals; people do it everywhere in the world. And we’ve been doing it forever ...

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Gentle touch with a pet may lower cortisol and support a calmer nervous system. The strongest evidence supports short-term stress relief, with growing research on longer-term benefits. The “best” pet ...

Brain scans reveal falling in love floods the brain with dopamine, quiets critical judgment, and later shifts to ...

Luke Coutinho has dropped a Valentine's Day special post on Instagram talking about what he calls a "powerful heart medicine" ...

For years, oxytocin was thought of as the love drug: enhancing trust and emotional connection. But the truth is more complex.

With Valentine's Day approaching, the science behind love takes center stage, focusing on the fascinating role of oxytocin, ...