That may well be the case. Professor Gert ter Horst, an expert in neurobiology and psychiatric disorders at the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), explored heartbreak's effects. Key finding: Heartbreak is processed in the same brain regions as taste perception.
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In his research, Prof. ter Horst serendipitously discovered that heartbroken individuals crave and consume more desserts. This overlap hints at a future where desserts might help mend broken hearts.
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