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Social Physiology refers to the extent to which physiological regulation operates more efficiently in a social context compared to being alone. Image credit: Masalha et al., doi: 10.1126/sciadv.aeg4937.

Body Regulates Itself More Efficiently Near Partner, Study Shows

Sep 25, 2026 by Natali Anderson

Sitting next to a loved one doesn’t just feel good, it may make the body work less hard, according to a new study that measured blood sugar, skin temperature...