Natural Hormone Reduces Stress Hormones In Arguing Couples
Tuesday, December 9, 2008 - 09:19
in Psychology & Sociology
A dose of the hormone Oxytocin reduces the stress hormone Cortisol in arguing couples. In addition, Oxytocin strengthens positive behavior, as researchers have discovered. Various studies in recent years have repeatedly shown that the hormone Oxytocin in the brain of mammals -- and therefore human beings too -- is jointly responsible for regulating the social behavior.
Read the whole article on Science Daily
More from Science Daily
Related
- Stress puts double whammy on reproductive system, fertilityMon, 15 Jun 2009, 21:50:41 EDT
- Hormone important in recognizing familiar facesTue, 6 Jan 2009, 17:28:35 EST
- The narrow line between love and jealousyThu, 12 Nov 2009, 11:36:09 EST
- Large hormone dose may reduce risk of post-traumatic stress disorderMon, 27 Oct 2008, 15:14:48 EDT
- Possible cause of antisocial behavior identifiedTue, 30 Sep 2008, 19:21:48 EDT