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Babies that are cuddled and kissed by their mothers may have more chance of growing into stress-free, well-adjusted adults, a new study suggests.
Research with rats indicates that affectionate mothering, involving physical contact, alters a stress-regulator gene in the brain.See the full content of this document
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Cuddles Are Good for You . . .
The effect is that stress hormones are kept under better control, and the change appears to be permanent.
Welsh mothers yesterday supported the survey's findings, saying kisses and cuddles are vital when it comes to making children feel happy and secure.Scientists found that baby rats whose mothers spent a lot of time licking and grooming them grew up ...See the full content of this document
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