Valentine’s Day is not all about mushiness ,flowers and chocolates, for now a new research has shown that Cupid’s magic works as for as the health of your heart is concerned.

 Women in happy marriages are much less likely to have a heart attack than those in high-stress relationships, research at the University of Pittsburgh ,in the US ,found.

 Hugs lower your blood pressure while kissing is recommended for gums and teeth because it increases production  of saliva ,which helps kill the bacteria that cause tooth decay and gum disease.

 In the long term ,this can even help to head off a heart attack because gum disease can increase the risk of heart attacks.

Source :THE ECONOMIC TIMES(13^th feb 2007)