Fun Fact Friday: Love is Addictive!

Continuing our fun facts for February, let’s focus on LOVE. February is known for its focus on all things related to Valentine’s Day (love, chocolate, flowers, candy, hearts). Here’s a fun fact! Did you know? Love can be addictive! Brain scans have shown that being in love activates the same areas of the brain associated with reward and pleasure, similar to the effects of addictive substances. When a person is in love, the brain releases chemicals like dopamine and oxytocin. Dopamine, often referred to as the “feel-good” neurotransmitter, is associated with pleasure, reward, and motivation. Oxytocin, sometimes called the “love Read More

Fun Facts Friday: February is Pie Month

Fun Facts Friday is about talking about something that is new and fun to learn and enjoy. February is known for lots of things like love, Heart Month, wear red, cherry pie, President’s Day, and a host of other occasions. Today, let’s talk about pie. February is Great American Pies Month. One of my favorites is apple pie, and my daughter makes a cinnamon roll apple pie that is so good. I posted about it here. Crisco helped start Great American Pies Month in 1990. Start a new tradition with your family this month and bake your favorite pie.