How Your Brain Falls In Love
Channel: Psych2Go
Date: 2023-05-19

How does your brain fall in love? Is it something magical that happens to your brain? Or, is there something biological that happens to your brain that causes us to fall in love? 

Love is the only medium by which you are connected deeply with another person. Scientists say that not only your heart, but your brain also falls in love too.

Have you ever wondered why certain individuals make your heart skip a beat? Our expert team of neuroscientists and psychologists has conducted extensive research to bring you the most up-to-date insights on the topic. Prepare to be amazed as we unveil the secrets of how your brain falls in love.

Speaking of love, we also made a video on the things you need to know when you fall in love: https://youtu.be/Yghffmcb5-U 

Writer: Sara Del Villar
Editor: Caitlin McColl
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
Voice Over: Amanda Silvera
Animator: Laurence
Youtube Manager: Cindy Cheong

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NewYork-Presbyterian. (2019, February 11). An Expert’s Guide to Your Brain in Love. Health Matters. healthmatters.nyp.org/an-experts-guide-to-your-brain-in-love/

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