CIHR experts available to discuss various aspects of love and affection

Everybody would agree that feeling appreciated and loved is good for you, benefiting both your body and soul. Whether those expressions of affection come from a romantic partner, family member, colleague, or neighbor, they positively impact our health. This Valentine's Day, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research gathered experts to demystify the scientific basis behind those benefits.

Why do we need to feel loved? The following CIHR experts are available to discuss various aspects of love and affection, all with a scientific twist.

Experts:

Why does feeling loved lead to a healthier mind - scientific explanation
Dr. Hymie Anisman, CIHR-funded researcher (Ottawa, Ontario)

Visit grandma this Valentine's Day… and send her a text message as well - Healthy aging and social media interactions
Dr. Wendy Young, CIHR-funded researcher (St-John's, Newfoundland)

Loving parents - for happier and more peaceful children
Dr. Françoise Maheu, CIHR-funded researcher (Montreal, Quebec)

Show the love - possible soothing effects of public displays of affection
Dr. Karen L. Blair, CIHR-funded researcher (Kingston, Ontario)

Teenagers valued by their peers - research demonstrates positive influence on well-being
Dr. R. Mara Brendgen, CIHR-funded researcher (Montreal, Quebec)

Source: Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)