Science of Love

Written by Pat's Papers | Monday, 8 February 2010 6:17 AM


Scientists are looking for answers about one of life’s great mysteries says the LA Times: love. When we fall in love, our brains release a chemical that mimics the feeling of “having sex, doing drugs or eating chocolate.” Couples who’ve been together for years can re-stimulate that initial feeling by doing activities that produce a rush of dopamine like taking a new class together or going to a horse race.

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