Neuropsychiatrists explain the science behind love, identifying stages like lust, attraction, and attachment. Hormones and ...

You may have heard of oxytocin, sometimes called the “love hormone.” Human and animal studies have shown that oxytocin levels play a role in bonding; when released in your brain during certain ...

especially as a 'love' hormone. This is the first book to summarize the full spectrum of oxytocin's effects, and to integrate them into a comprehensive picture of brain-body relationships.

This Valentine’s Day, as we exchange stylised hearts in celebration of love, we might pause to remember that the power of the heart has been a symbol of life, death and everything in between for ...

When you fall in love or feel deeply connected to someone, your brain releases a flood of happy hormones. Each plays a unique role in making you feel good, helping you bond, and improving your ...

“Sleeping in pairs can enhance physical and emotional security,” Dr. Thomas Michael Kilkenny, director of the Institute of ...

Researchers found that the hippocampus processes social behavior in fruit bats. Cells map social connections, revealing ...

Brain chemistry, including dopamine and oxytocin ... Oxytocin: Known as the "love hormone," fostering trust and emotional connection. Functional MRI (fMRI) scans also reveal that regions like ...

The connection between the heart and “love hormones”, such as oxytocin ... Oxytocin is primarily produced in the brain by the hypothalamus and released from the pituitary gland, flooding ...