How Kissing Boosts Your Health

How Kissing Boosts Your Health

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In case you needed a perfectly good excuse to smooch the one you love, do it for your health. Seriously.

Kissing boasts multiple wellness perks. Not only that, the act itself is built entirely on social connection -- a crucial component of your health and happiness. With so many benefits, who wouldn't want to plant one on somebody?

Check out some of the ways locking lips can boost your health below. Pucker up!

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A previous version of this article appeared in July 2012.

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