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The emotional distress that often accompanies a breakup is called social pain, and it may cause sadness, depression and loneliness, as well as actual physical pain, research has shown. A study, published recently in the Annals of Behavioral Medicine may have found an antidote – forgiveness combined with acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol.

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Keywords: pain, Rejection, Depression, Loneliness, Relationships, Valentine's Day, Valentine, Breakup, Romance

The researchers behind the early-stage work, published in JCI Insight, are exploring whether kisspeptin can ultimately be used to treat men with common psychosexual disorders - sexual problems which are psychological in origin such as low libido.

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Keywords: Clinical Trial, Endocrinology, Fertility, sex-linked conditions, Sexual Behavior

Forget counting sheep. If you really want a good night’s sleep, all you may need is your romantic partner’s favorite T-shirt wrapped around your pillow.

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Keywords: Relationships, Sleep

It’s almost Valentine’s Day, but there is nothing romantic about new research illuminating how teen dating abuse is manifesting online. A study of U.S. middle and high school students showed that 28.1 percent had been the victim of at least one form of digital dating abuse. More than one-third had been the victim of traditional dating abuse (offline). Boys in heterosexual relationships experienced all forms of digital dating abuse more than girls and were even more likely to experience physical aggression.

Channels: All Journal News, Bullying, Psychology and Psychiatry, Sex and Relationships, Social Media,

Keywords: Teens, Adolescents, Teen Violence, dating abuse, Digital Dating Abuse, Physical Aggression, Heterosexual Relationships, Relationships, Romance, Teenagers, Victims of Physical Aggression, Smartphones, Social Media, Depression, Sexting, Sexual Intercourse, Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, Cyberbullying

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Keywords: Valentine's Day, Retail, Spending

As Valentine’s Day approaches, think about how you use the word “love” in your life. You love your significant other, your kids, your friends and your siblings in different ways. Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones from University of Utah Health talks about the research behind these types of affection and why our loved ones make us crazy (in good ways and bad ways).

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Keywords: Valentine's Day, love

Young sexual minority men — including those who are gay, bisexual, queer or straight-identified men who have sex with men — do not fully understand their risk for human papillomavirus (HPV) due to a lack of information from health care providers, according to Rutgers researchers.

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Keywords: HPV, HPV vaccination, Gay Men, sexual minority men

Research found that those who are optimistic contribute to the health of their partners, staving off the risk factors leading to Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and cognitive decline as they grow old together.

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Keywords: Alzheimber's Disease, Marriage, marriage and death, Relationship, Relationships, love, Boyfriend, girlfriend, Dating

It may not be a Shakespearean sonnet, but the language of love in the 21st century is just as affectionate and meaningful as it ever was, according to University of South Australia linguist, Dr David Caldwell.

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Keywords: Valentine’s Day, emoji, emojis, love, Language, Linguistics, Communication, love letters, Words

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Keywords: sex and relationships, Valentine's Day, love, relationships and communications, relationships and health