India, April 4 -- Kissing your partner goodbye before leaving for work may seem like a small gesture, but it can have a significant impact on your relationship and overall well-being. Did you know that men who kiss their wives goodbye before leaving for work might live longer than those who don't? Dr Kunal Sood, an anesthesiology and interventional pain medicine physician, shared an Instagram post on April 3, 2025, asking: "Who else is living 4 years less?" Also read | 7 reasons why kissing is good for health and why we should kiss more often

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