Do you really know? What are happy hormones?
Apr 10, 2025
Amid rising anxiety and depression from the pandemic, learn how to boost your mood with happy hormones. Discover the impact of food, activities, and behaviors on serotonin, oxytocin, and dopamine levels. Ever heard of oxytocin as the love hormone? Uncover its role in emotional connections. Get ready to explore simple yet effective ways to enhance your emotional well-being in just a few minutes!
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Happy Hormones and Neurotransmitters
- Happy hormones are chemical messengers that influence mood, produced in glands like the thyroid.
- Neurotransmitters, secreted by neurons, also play a role, sending messages and enhancing well-being.
Board Games for Hormone Boost
- Play board games to boost serotonin, oxytocin, and dopamine levels.
- These hormones are linked to intellectual, social and playful activities.
Exercise and Endorphins
- Exercise for at least 20 minutes to release endorphins.
- These neurotransmitters create euphoria and act as natural pain relief.