Set aside that vitamin C — it turns out your immune system gets a boost just from being in a loving relationship. In addition to lowering stress and anxiety, being in love may help stave off symptoms of depression. A study from Carnegie Mellon revealed that people exposed to cold or flu viruses reported fewer symptoms when they had a positive outlook on life rather than a negative one.

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