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Kimberly van der Elst

Kimberly van der Elst is a Greater Good editorial assistant.

By Kimberly van der Elst | February 13, 2011

A look at lovers' brains suggests passion and romance can last for decades.

By Kimberly van der Elst | February 3, 2011

By Kimberly van der Elst | December 29, 2010

A new study suggests feeling in love can bring us pain relief.

By Kimberly van der Elst | November 26, 2010

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