Let me tell you the secret - Love is in the brain!

It is a night before Valentines day and what could one scientist think about except love? :)

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When someone asks you to draw love, you would probably draw heart. It is symbol of love. But what we should draw is THE BRAIN! :) You know that our brain controls everything and love is included.
We already know that the fact that we use only 10% of our brain is wrong, we use much more but we still didn't figure out how. Maybe it should stay secret.

Brain anatomy

It is complicated, but let's make it simple. Basically, our brain have two hemispheres (separated in four lobes), cerebellum and brain stem.

Frontal lobe - this is the largest lobe on the front side of the brain (on the both hemispheres). We use to make decisions, this is the place were our personality is created, thinking, planning, self control end so on...

Parietal lobe - it is placed behind the frontal lobe. It is responsible for touch, visual and spatial perception

Occipital lobe - it is behind the parietal lobe responsible for vision and reading

Temporal lobe - let's say it simple. It is above your ears. It help us to understand what other people speak, hear and memorise.

Cerebelum - It also called "small brain" and it is placed in the back of the brain. Without it we wouldn't be able to walk, stay balanced and up

Brain stem - most basic and most vital part of the brain. It controls breathing, hart rate, swallowing and sleep

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So, where is the love?

I would say, it is all over the brain! :)

Well, if you really want to see is someone in love with you, just send them on MRI Cat Scan :D
Scientist figure out that specific parts of the brain "light up" when we are in love.

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Love and drugs effects similar on the brain. When we are in love, our striatum and insula are activated. They are responsible for pleasure and "do it again" call. Reference

Also, another interesting fact is that not all types of love affect same brain parts. In the next figure, you can see difference. Amazing, right? :)

At the end of this lovely post I just can say...Sorry, it is not your heart that I want...I want your brain! Be in love, respect others and enjoy every second - it is your decision to be lake that!

Love you all!