Heartfelt Science

We always talk about the heart as if it plays a part in our emotions, even though it’s just an organ. Our hearts can be “full of love” or “sink in disappointment.” But those aren’t just sayings—the heart does influence our emotions. Sarah Garfinkel has conducted multiple studies on this. She’s a professor of clinical and affective neuroscience at Brighton and Sussex Medical School in England. (Originally aired May 11th, 2021)