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TMHS 700: 7 Daily Habits to Improve Your Body, Mind, & Spirit

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The Mind-Body Connection

A 20 second hug has been found to provide a nice boost of oxytocin. Oxytocin is often referred to in scientific circles as quote, the love hormone or the cuddle hormone. It promotes bonding between humans and it's released when you're in close connection with friends and family. A study published in scientific reports found that oxytocin protects hippocampal memory and plasticity.

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