Magsamen says art's effect on the brain is most dramatic ... noting that the activity causes the brain to release "feel-good" hormones like endorphins, serotonin and dopamine.

The mere act of viewing art can release dopamine and endorphins—the same chemical response as falling in love. Perhaps it’s time to release those feel-good hormones in your own space.

Research shows that art experiences, whether as a maker or a beholder, transform our biology by rewiring our brains and triggering the release of neurochemicals, hormones and endorphins.

Art and music are both excellent ways to improve your mood. Creating, singing, or playing music in particular has been shown to boost endorphins. One small study published in 2012 found that ...

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 ...

Endorphins are morphine-like chemicals produced by the body that help diminish pain while triggering positive feelings. They’re sometimes referred to as the brain’s “feel-good” chemicals, ...

The activities and habits that naturally boost dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins have been largely replaced by routines that leave us feeling depleted. Uplift mood, tune focus ...