Can thinking of a loved one reduce your pain?

Friday, November 13, 2009 - 15:21 in Psychology & Sociology

"The very thought of you ? the mere idea of you" -- from the song "The Very Thought of You" by Ray Noble Can the mere thought of your loved one reduce your pain? Yes, according to a new study by UCLA psychologists that underscores the importance of social relationships and staying socially connected.

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