Oxytocin is a hormone primarily known for increasing bonding, social behaviour and closeness between parents, children and couples. Increased oxytocin levels have been found, for example, in partners in functional relationships. In women, it is also produced during the childbirth process and during breastfeeding to increase the mother’s bond with the baby.
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What is the role of the hormone oxytocin in labor and delivery? Explains Dr Vibhu Kawatra, Consultant Pediatric General Physician.
The first thing a baby does is cry after birth. Studies over time have shown that crying does more good than harm
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The hormone has been found to counter the effects of cortisol (the stress hormone) and helps in inducing sleep
Researchers say that artificial oxytocin has far lesser side effects than the real thing.
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Oxytocin has actions in the brain and the ear that may help in tinnitus treatment and provide immediate relief.
A single dose of oxytocin nasal spray, known to cut food intake, can lower impulsive behaviour in overweight and obese men, say researchers.
Giving prescribed does of 'love hormone' oxytocin to men suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can instill empathy and compassion in them toward women, reveals a study.
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Lawson and her colleagues enrolled 25 healthy men into the study, with an average age of 27.
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Researchers say that artificial oxytocin has far lesser side effects than the real thing.
Oxytocin has actions in the brain and the ear that may help in tinnitus treatment and provide immediate relief.
A single dose of oxytocin nasal spray, known to cut food intake, can lower impulsive behaviour in overweight and obese men, say researchers.
Giving prescribed does of 'love hormone' oxytocin to men suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can instill empathy and compassion in them toward women, reveals a study.
Feel happy instantly, naturally!
Lawson and her colleagues enrolled 25 healthy men into the study, with an average age of 27.
All you need is love - oxytocin enhances brain activity in autistic children!
Love hormone improves brain function in autistic kids
Want to get your muscles to work better? Get some love in your life!
Love hormone helps animal bond
Can the 'love' hormone make you lie?
How the 'love hormone' can treat anorexic teenage girls
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Hugging can boost your memory and reduce tension!
Oxytocin increases fidelity in monogamous men!
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Your brain releases 4 important happy hormones that can transform mental and physical health. Here's how you can access them.
What is the role of the hormone oxytocin in labor and delivery? Explains Dr Vibhu Kawatra, Consultant Pediatric General Physician.
The first thing a baby does is cry after birth. Studies over time have shown that crying does more good than harm
Many chemicals assist the reproductive cycle in the human female body and they do it in their ways
The hormone has been found to counter the effects of cortisol (the stress hormone) and helps in inducing sleep
Go hug someone today.
