Even though it looks trivial, holding hands with a partner turns out to bring benefits. Physical touch such as holding hands has benefits for physical and mental health. Even by holding hands, stress levels can decrease.
Physical interaction between lovers is not just an intimate relationship. Apart from holding hands, hugging, and kissing can also have a positive effect. Here are some of the good effects of holding hands on health:
Soothing effect
A study of dozens of married couples in their 30s with the category of a happy married life, carried out to prove this. The wife was given a test in the form of a mild electric shock at the ankle and monitored to see warnings of impending impending and reaction to brain activity.
When notifications were given to the wives that they would be electrocuted, an increase in brain activity through examination using fMRI (functional MRI). However, when the wives were electrocuted while holding her husband's hand, then the picture of activity in their brain seemed calmer.
The same thing is also seen in toddlers, when children are restless and restless, Little will look for physical touch from parents or caregivers. When children get physical touch, such as holding hands from their parents, he will feel calm. Then slowly the stress and anxiety will disappear, and the little one feels more comfortable.
Relieves Stress
Handrails can slow the heart rate, lower blood pressure, and reduce stress hormone production. This is because at the moment when there is physical contact with a loved one, the body will produce more brain chemicals called serotonin which cause happiness, and reduce the production of cortisol which is a stress hormone. As a result, tension and stress are felt to be reduced because they feel more relaxed.
Handholds not only strengthen bonds with a partner, but in long-term marital relationships, this contributes positively to physical and mental health. The reason, when touching, the body experiences an increase in the hormone oxytocin (love hormone) which helps maintain a feeling of deep attachment.
Increase Endurance
As a result of decreasing stress levels, research shows that holding hands will also help increase endurance. Chronic stress can interfere with the functioning of the brain that regulates endurance.
When you are stressed, the hormone cortisol is released so you are more prone to falling ill or feeling pain. Conversely, when stress levels go down, the body will be better able to fight infections and pain.
One proof is through research on 22 couples, in which his wife was giving birth. When the husband holds the wife's hand, the pain experienced by the wife decreases. Even the study also found that their breathing rhythms and heartbeats became the same.
Maintaining a harmonious relationship with your partner is very important. Expressing affection for your partner with simple actions, such as holding hands, is proven to reduce stress. Complete the use of vacation time together, so that your relationship is more harmonious.
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