Brain scans show that people who view photos of a beloved experience an activation of the caudate - the part of the brain involving cravings.
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When you fall in love, that 'high' feeling is caused by a flood of dopamine that is similar to that of cocaine.
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Close to 110 million roses (mostly red) will be purchased and delivered around Valentine's Day in the U.S.
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A Korean man called Lee Jin-gyu fell in love with his large, huggable pillow and married it.
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When someone looks at a new love, the neural circuits that are usually associated with social judgment are suppressed.
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Kissing releases masses of oxytocin, a "love potion" that helps couples bond and feel more attracted to each other.
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Ten seconds of hugging a day increases levels of oxytocin, which can reduce blood pressure, thus cutting the risk of heart disease.
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Rex the German Shepherd was a rescue dog with a bad temper. He refused to be fed by humans and would attack strangers, but he’s a changed dog after falling in love with Geraldine the goose!
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