Who doesn't like the feeling of being in love? Love is a wonderful and sacred thing. Love can make your heart skip a beat and make you yearn for nothing else but the one you love. But aside from this sweet sensation that makes you feel like you are out of this world, love has something else to offer, true love can deliver a host of benefits.
Scientists have done a number of studies in the past about how the health and wellness of a person are affected by the positive sensation the feeling of love brings. Researchers have revealed that other than the feeling of happiness, being in love has health benefits too.
Here are some of the positive health benefits of being in love:
1. Heart protection
A study at the University of Pittsburgh revealed that women in happy relationship had reduced risk of developing heart diseases compared to the ones in high-stress romantic relationships.
2. Long life
A study has revealed that people who are married live longer than those who stay single. This is because they lower risk of heart attacks and strokes.
3. Lowered risk of depression
Most people who are depressed abuse drugs, which has negative effects on health. A study conducted by Human services, found out that married people have lower risks of being depressed.
4. Lowered risk for hypertension
Being in a happy and healthy marriage or relationship induces normal blood pressure levels. With normal blood pressure, the risk of hypertension is lower. This is according to a research by Annals of Behavioural Science.
5. Stress management
People in relationships have easy time dealing with stress. This is because they have social support they need. Due to scientific evidence that sex is beneficial, doctors prescribe it to some stress patients.