In a fascinating study, participants in various emotional states were photographed using a special heat sensitive camera, that showed what areas in the body are 'activated' and heated up when we feel a certain emotion. For example, anger fills our head, chest and arms with heat, while fear is mainly felt in the chest area, and happiness - all over! |
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