There's a way to soothe a broken heart, according to science

If you’ve ever had your heart broken, you know just how painful it can be. From sadness to loneliness to anger, there are a lot of complicated feelings that come along with it.

There are some tried and true approaches to dealing with heartbreak, of course: ice cream, Meg Ryan movies, wine, and, of course, hanging out with your besties.

But according to science, there’s actually something that might help you feel better: ibuprofen.

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That’s right – the pill thats a staple in most home medicine cabinets might make you feel better after you’ve had your heart broken.

According to studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara, the everyday painkiller can make you feel less upset during an overwhelming experience.

Their report was published in the journal Policy Insights from the Behavioural and Brain Sciences and the findings concluded that ibuprofen lowered both the stress levels and emotions in women when looking at unpleasant images.

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“In many ways, the reviewed findings are alarming,” said Dr Kyle Ratner, the lead author on the report. “Consumers assume that when they take an over-the-counter pain medication, it will relieve their physical symptoms, but they do not anticipate broader psychological effects.”

So along with treating your headaches, period cramps and general aches and pains – keep in mind that ibuprofen can can lighten and effect your mood.

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