15
May
For centuries, people have tried to understand the mysterious force known as love. It’s no wonder that this concept has been the source of poetry, songs and philosophical treatises. But the truth is, like many emotions, it’s really a chemical process that can be measured and studied. When you’re in love, the part of your brain that helps you detect danger and make decisions (the amygdala) goes into hiatus, while areas of the brain associated with dopamine and euphoria light up. In fact, scientists have been able to measure this phenomenon with MRI scans. The result is that, when you’re…