Endorphins tend to be released when a person is injured, going through stressful times or when your natural reward system is ...

To optimize dopamine naturally, start your day with action. Tj Power is the lead neuroscientist at the DOSE Lab and cofounder ...

When was the last time you were truly happy? If you're yearning for happiness, the good news is that your body produces four main hormones that affect your mood. Dopamine, serotonin, endorphins, and ...

St. Francis Regional Medical Center now offers acupuncture services to emergency room patients as a natural way to heal pain and anxiety and reduce the need for pain medication. The Shakopee ...

Winter weather may be especially difficult for those who struggle with seasonal affective disorder (S.A.D), colloquially known as seasonal depression. According to the American Psychological ...

Individuals who develop an opioid dependency through the use of exogenous opioids suppress natural endorphin production while simultaneously inducing the nervous system to increase the number of ...

It's the phenomenon that explains the runner's high or post-workout endorphin "rush." They function as "natural painkillers" that help minimize pain and maximize pleasure. This chemical experience ...