Mom’s voice increases oxytocin just like a nice big hug
May 13, 2010 by @MichelleRodulfo
Filed under Mind Wellness
According to a new study at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the sound of a mother’s voice is as comforting and soothing as a nice big hug. And scientists found that mom’s voice produces increased levels of oxytocin – a powerful hormone often called the “love hormone” and strongly associated with emotional bonding. We often see [...]
