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A Hormone Called Oxytocin, Which Is Highest in Nursing Mothers

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A hormone called oxytocin, which is highest in nursing mothers, has been shown in laboratory studies to reduce stress hormone levels and turn down the intensity of the fight-or-flight response.


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