Feeling good after exercising is caused by the release of hormones called endorphins. But you don't have to hit the gym to get the same rush. There are a bunch of activities you can do that boost your ...

Medically reviewed by Brigid Dwyer, MD Key Takeaways Endorphins are chemicals that help reduce pain and improve mood.They are ...

Many people have experienced reductions in stress, pain and anxiety and sometimes even euphoria after exercise. What's behind this so-called "runner's high?" New research on the neuroscience of ...

Working out is known to make you feel good, but how much do you need to work out to achieve endorphin release? (Photo: Kevin Kozicki via Getty Images) Exercising has a laundry list of benefits: it ...

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If, like many citizens of the world, you’re feeling anxious and depressed these days, take a big, deep breath! With so much uncertainty bouncing through the air and fears mounting about an unknown ...

A recent video of ducks standing in unison while the rain poured down on them has gone viral. Dozens of these adorable creatures stood with their heads towards the sky like they enjoyed the rain. But ...

How are you feeling? Do you know why you feel that way? It is, literally, all in your head. The limbic system is part of the brain that controls our emotions, motivation, and behavior. The brain ...

Did you know that your body is constantly “talking” to you? Of course, not in words, but through changes in your internal chemical levels, including dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins.

Exercise isn't just good for your body, it also helps the brain produce more dopamine. Here's how it affects your mental health. Mercey Livingston CNET Contributor Mercey Livingston is a health and ...

The spring I turned 16, I got high almost every day after school. I know what you’re thinking, and no, this isn’t going to be a Lo Semple chronicle of misadventure. In fact, any of my Aspen-raised ...