Love is in the air. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and this year people are expected to open their wallets more and shower the people they love with gifts. A report from The National Retail Federation shows consumers are expected to spend $25.9 billion on Valentine’s Day this year. That is a $2 billion increase from last year. Some of the most popular gifts people will give include chocolates, flowers, and jewelry. However, another idea growing in popularity is ‘a gift of experience.’ The NRF survey found about one third of respondents will treat their loved one to an adventure such as a cooking class, a golf lesson, or skydiving.
As many people know, falling in love is a magical experience. A person’s body experiences changes when love hits. MyMCM spoke with Dr. Fabian Sandoval, CEO and research director at the Emerson Clinical Research Institute in Washington, D.C. about the health effects of falling in love, and what happens to the body when a person experiences a breakup with someone he or she loves:
Dr. Sandoval says keeping emotions bottled up can make a situation worse, and ultimately that can be harmful to your health.
