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Your brain in love

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Men and women can now thank a dozen brain regions for their romantic fervor. Researchers have revealed the fonts of desire by comparing functional MRI studies of people who indicated they were experiencing passionate love, maternal love or unconditional love. Together, the regions release neuro­transmitters and other chemicals in the brain and blood that prompt greater euphoric sensations such as attraction and pleasure. Conversely, psychiatrists might someday help individuals who become dan­gerously depressed after a heartbreak by adjusting those chemicals.

Passion also heightens several cognitive functions, as the brain regions and chemicals surge. “It’s all about how that network interacts,” says Stephanie Ortigue, an assistant professor of psychology at Syracuse University, who led the study. The cognitive functions, in turn, “are triggers that fully activate the love network.” Tell that to your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day.

Graphics by James W. Lewis, West Virginia University (brain), and Jen Christiansen.

(via psychologygirl)

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I'm nobody special, just your average Introvert. The guy who has a different view of the world, perceives things very differently than everyone around him, and just tries to live his life the best way possible with the cards life has dealt. Above average musician (gigs, part of a jazz combo called the Ambassadors of Music etc. etc.), upcoming psychiatrist, & pseudo-philosopher. I love music.....all music (Emo, Rap, Punk, Neo-Soul, Smooth Jazz, Classical, Gospel.........DUBSTEP! Lol, etc. etc.)...but I must admit that I am quite partial to the Neo-Soul sub-genre of music! I love my girlfriend very much. I'm very blessed to have her. She means the world to me, and I wouldn't trade her for anyone or anything in the world. Um.....yea. That's about it.

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