2/ Looking at a loved one reduces pain—literally.

In a study of 15 young adults (19-21 years), viewing a picture of their romantic partner significantly reduced both moderate and high pain from controlled heat shocks.

The effect was exclusive to their partner; images of…

Love and deep social bonds can reduce mortality risk by up to 91%.

A landmark meta-analysis with 309k participants found meaningful and complex social relationships reduced mortality risk significantly.

Happy Valentine's Day. 🧵

0/ Close relationships may predict longevity better than wealth, status, IQ, or even genetics.

+ An 80-year Harvard study found that deep social bonds are the strongest determinant of long, happy lives. The effect transcends culture.

+ A study of 97,062 Japanese participants…

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