Love Hurts: The Science of Heartbreak

If you’ve ever thought that heartbreak feels like being stabbed in the chest, you’re not alone. We’re all wondering the same thing: what happens to us when we’re heartbroken?

To our brains? Our bodies? Our cells? Love Hurts explores the science of heartbreak: from its immediate effects to its long-term biophysical consequences to potential scientific remedies.

Can science help cure a broken heart?