Follow this link to story about the health benefits of kissing.

According to the article:

Couples who share a passionate kiss this Valentine’s Day will enjoy sensations of relaxation and excitement because of a complex series of chemical processes, as well as their love for their partners.

I knew there had to be news other than the economic crisis.

The study authors try to come up with a chemical/mechanical explanation for why hormone levels rose and that these hormones might affect the mind and body. One thing that just occurred to me is that perhaps the mind is the cause of the hormone and other physical ractions, not the other way around.