Valentine’s Day on 14th of February every year celebrates love and the little quirks of it. When it comes to your health, being in love may be good news for your heart’s health.
Valentine’s Day on 14th of February every year celebrates love and the little quirks of it. It brings back the spark in relationships and gives everyone a chance to celebrate their love and their partner. People exchange gifts, go out on dates, plan things for their significant other and celebrate love.
The feeling of being in love is really inexplicable. It is a roller coaster ride of emotions – sometimes bitter, mostly sweet. It makes you feel things you did not know you were capable of. Turns out, being in love can actually be great for your heart’s health too!
According to a study conducted at Syracuse University, when you fall in love, your body releases hormones like the adrenaline, dopamine, and norepinephrine. Adrenaline can cause an increase in heartbeat, while dopamine is what is responsible for making you feel excited. These hormones are the reason your heartbeat increases when you are around the person you love, or you have flushed cheeks and blush when they are around.
According to another study by the Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, it is not just romantic relationships that are good for your heart’s health. Family relationships, strong friendships, and other bonds can also have a similar effect on the heart and improve health. According to researchers, people who have support after heart surgeries are able to recover faster than others who don’t. This support can range from a romantic partner to a family member. According to the American Heart Association, even pets can help people suffering from heart problems recover faster.
There are no bad effects on the heart of falling in love. However, if you are emotionally hurt in love and experience a heartbreak, it can have adverse health effects, and even lead to death. A broken heart can stir up a storm in the immune system of the body which can lead to inflammation in the heart muscle. Such inflammation can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
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