Tag Archives: Oxytocin

Huggies Promotes Oxytocin

Posted on August 16, 2011 by HugTheMonkey

This is brilliant marketing that also serves the social good. Think about it: Diapers, babies, hugs and mommies. It’s a natural fit. Oh! In fact, that’s the name of the product. Huggies Natural Fit is working with parenting expert Dr…. Continue reading →

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Feel Bad? Phone Mom

Posted on August 12, 2011 by HugTheMonkey

Calling your mom is as good as a hug for releasing oxytocin, a new study finds. Continue reading →

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Childbirth Drug Could Have Off-Label Uses

Posted on August 8, 2011 by HugTheMonkey

A Monash University researcher hopes to create an aerosol delivery system for oxytocin for postpartum treatment — could be used for psych meds too. Continue reading →

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Love That Limbic Resonance

Posted on June 27, 2011 by HugTheMonkey

The New York Times published a fascinating article about research monitoring the heart rates of villagers in San Pedro Manrique, Spain, as they watch the annual ritual of firewalking. Each year, on June 25, they celebrate the summer solstice by… Continue reading →

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Love That Limbic Resonance

Posted on June 27, 2011 by HugTheMonkey

The New York Times published a fascinating article about research monitoring the heart rates of villagers in San Pedro Manrique, Spain, as they watch the annual ritual of firewalking. Each year, on June 25, they celebrate the summer solstice by… Continue reading →

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