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Why lonely people may take longer hot showers

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If your water bill is astronomical, you might just need a hug. Psychological researchers discovered that people suffering from chronic loneliness instinctively use scalding hot water to mimic the physical sensation of human intimacy. The physical heat successfully tricks the brain's insula into temporarily alleviating the crushing chill of social isolation.

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