The benefits of cuddling that will definitely leave you smiling

9. Cuddling Lowers Blood Pressure

Another one of fabulous health benefits of cuddling is that it lowers blood pressure. Again, we have our friend oxytocin to thank for this one. When our oxytocin levels are high, both our blood pressure and heart rate are low. And because one in five adults suffer with high blood pressure, it’s pretty understandable that cuddling is something we should all do more often. Naturally, you should look to combine it with a healthy diet, because cuddling alone can’t do everything.