Brain scans show that people who view photos of a beloved experience an activation of the caudate - the part of the brain involving cravings.
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Two in five people in the world marry their first love.
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When someone looks at a new love, the neural circuits that are usually associated with social judgment are suppressed.
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Approximately 141 million Valentine's Day cards are exchanged worldwide every year.
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Close to 110 million roses (mostly red) will be purchased and delivered around Valentine's Day in the U.S.
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A poll has found that computer 'nerds' make the best lovers, with 82 percent of IT geeks claiming they put their partner's pleasure above their own.
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Studies show that the risk of a “secret love” being revealed heightens romantic feelings for the partners, thanks to increased levels of phenylethylamine (PEA).
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Twenty nine percent of women spend more time shopping for shoes than they do looking for a life long mate.
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