Learning a new language activates same part of the brain as SEX

• People who learn new words trigger the brain’s ventral striatum
• Region also lights up during sex, gambling or eating chocolate
• There may be an emotional connection in learning new words
• Results could be used to help treat people with learning difficulties

By

Ellie Zolfagharifard for MailOnline

Published:
13:16 EST, 24 October 2014

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Updated:
13:20 EST, 24 October 2014

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