Day: February 2, 2022

Love affects the brain in many different ways. For instance, it causes a surge in dopamine in areas such as the caudate nucleus, which is part of the reward system. Similarly, romantic love increases the activity of the ventral tegmental area, a part of the reptilian core of the brain associated with craving, wanting, and motivation. The same regions are also activated when a person takes cocaine, which releases a rush of euphorion in the brain. In a relationship, love may be expressed in different ways. It may be based […]