{"id":6688,"date":"2019-07-17T14:24:44","date_gmt":"2019-07-17T12:24:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/curiosifymagazine.com\/?p=6688"},"modified":"2019-08-14T17:18:39","modified_gmt":"2019-08-14T15:18:39","slug":"5-scientifically-proven-health-benefits-to-kissing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/curiosifymagazine.com\/en\/5-scientifically-proven-health-benefits-to-kissing\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Scientifically Proven Health Benefits To Kissing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What&#8217;s a more <strong>natural <\/strong>way to <strong>express affection for another person<\/strong>, than by <strong>kissing<\/strong>? This <strong>sign of care<\/strong> isn&#8217;t limited to<strong> lovers and those in relationships, <\/strong>for we also <strong>kiss babies on the cheek<\/strong> and <strong>friends upon greeting. <\/strong>Yet did you know there are actually <strong>scientifically proven health benefits to kissing?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Kissing Releases Positive Hormones<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When <strong>kissing another person<\/strong>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/curiosifymagazine.com\/en\/reasons-writing-in-cursive-benefits-your-brain\">brain<\/a> releases <strong>several hormones<\/strong> that make us feel good. One of these is<strong> dopamine, <\/strong>the hormone that <strong>boosts and regulates our mood.<\/strong> Kissing also signals the brain to <strong>release ocytocin,<\/strong> the <strong>love hormone<\/strong> that helps us<strong> create bonds with partners and babies.<\/strong> Both are solid factors in <strong>keeping us positive and optimistic daily.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/curiosifymagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/374439-PBCM8R-348.jpg\" alt=\"mom and dad kissing their daughter on the cheeks.\" class=\"wp-image-6692\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Locking Lips Heightens Your Alertness<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kissing<\/strong> stimulates a <strong>chemical<\/strong> <strong>response<\/strong> in the body, causing it to release <strong>adrenaline and noradrenaline.<\/strong> These <strong>chemicals<\/strong> are responsible for making <strong>you feel excited <\/strong>as well as making your body <strong>more alert<\/strong> as your <strong>heart rate increases.<\/strong> This means you are more perceptive to <strong>responding to any threats <\/strong>with the necessary actions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong> Kissing Reduces Your Chances Of Cavities <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every time you <strong>kiss someone<\/strong>, your<strong> salivary glands produce more saliva. <\/strong>In addition to helping you swallow food, saliva is important in <strong>removing food particles caught between your teeth,<\/strong> which if not removed or cleaned<strong> can turn into cavities. A little smooch can go a long way!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/curiosifymagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/367852-PAXS20-754.jpg\" alt=\"woman at dentist office with a thumb up and smiling.\" class=\"wp-image-6694\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Smooches Reduces Stress<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"tudy (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/scholarcommons.scu.edu\/cgi\/viewcontent.cgi?article=1008&amp;context=comm\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>study<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>by the Western Journal of Communication found that <strong>physical forms of affection<\/strong> help to<strong> reduce the &#8220;physiological effects of stress.&#8221; <\/strong>Kisses are considered one of these top exchanges, and were found to<strong> inhibit the prime stress hormone cortisol.<\/strong> All the more reason to <strong>pucker up <\/strong>after a long work day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Natural Healing Remedy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Love and lust <\/strong>both help to promote <strong>physical and mental healing.<\/strong> By releasing <strong>feel-good hormones,<\/strong> <strong>kissing helps your body <\/strong>stay in top form, and <strong>reduces your body&#8217;s stress levels <\/strong>so that it can focus more on recovery. Therefore, your <strong>injuries and mental health <\/strong>can <strong>all be improved <\/strong>with a little help of a peck!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/curiosifymagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/14158.jpg\" alt=\"Woman blowing kiss to camera.\" class=\"wp-image-6696\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Photos: Freepik<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kissing is a natural sign of affection, but did you know that a smooch (or more) a day can provide numerous health benefits too? 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