Endorphins are the body’s natural pain relievers and mood boosters. They are naturally produced during pleasurable activities like exercise, sex, and laughing, as well as painful experiences, such as ...

Endorphins are chemical messengers in your body, released by both your central nervous system and your pituitary gland. While experts are still identifying all the ways they work in your body, 2010 ...

Endorphins are a type of “feel-good” brain chemical. The body releases them during pleasurable activities, such as sex and exercise. Endorphins function as natural pain and stress relievers. The ...

Tj Power is the lead neuroscientist at the DOSE Lab and cofounder of Neurify, a trailblazing organization in the mental health sector. He is also a renowned international speaker, having captivated ...

When bronzed sun worshippers bask on the beach they may get more than a tan. Ultraviolet light causes mice to churn out an opiate-like molecule, scientists report in the June 19 Cell. This feel-good ...

Endorphins are considered natural painkillers because they activate opioid receptors in the brain that help minimize discomfort If you’ve ever taken out a bad day at the office on the nearest ...

Editor’s Note: This is one of the most-read leadership articles of 2014. Click here to see the full list. “Yes, yes, I know all about it, that’s the thing with the endorphins, that makes you feel good ...

Endorphins are natural chemicals produced by the body that act as neurotransmitters. They are commonly referred to as "feel-good" hormones because of their ability to reduce pain and induce feelings ...