Relieves a stress response. Laughter makes us feel good and relaxed as it decreases heart rate and blood pressure. Soothes ...

Endorphins are notoriously linked with exercise: It's the phenomenon that explains the runner's high or post-workout endorphin "rush." They function as "natural painkillers" that help minimize ...

Pituitary diseases are disorders affecting the pituitary gland that ultimately affect the secretion of pituitary hormones. The most frequent conditions are acromegaly (growth hormone excess ...

While dopamine has long been associated with the reward process, recent research highlights the role of other key neurotransmitters like serotonin, glutamate, and endorphins in BADs’ development.

The pituitary gland is an endocrine gland located downstream of the hypothalamus at the base of the brain, which is composed of an anterior, an intermediate and a posterior lobe. It secretes ...