Do you really know? What are happy hormones?
Sep 5, 2025
Explore how the COVID-19 pandemic increased worldwide anxiety and depression by 25%. Discover the power of happy hormones in regulating mood and wellbeing. Learn natural ways to boost these hormones through specific foods, activities, and social interactions. Uncover why oxytocin is dubbed the 'love hormone' and find simple strategies to enhance your mental health. It's a quick yet impactful dive into mood management!
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Pandemic-Linked Rise In Anxiety And Depression
- Global anxiety and depression rose significantly during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Social isolation and stressors like fear and financial worries drove much of that increase.
Hormones And Neurotransmitters Work Together
- Hormones and neurotransmitters both shape mood and circulate chemical signals in the body.
- Their combined release produces additive effects that create feelings of well-being.
Use Social Play And Exercise To Boost Mood
- Do play social, intellectual activities like board games to boost serotonin, oxytocin and dopamine.
- Do exercise for at least 20 minutes to trigger endorphins that ease pain and raise mood.