BACKGROUND: Recent studies have highlighted the deleterious role of high phosphate intake in hypertension by means of ...

Physical activities, from sprinting to ballet, also release endorphins, brain chemicals that promote satisfaction, euphoria, and high pain tolerance. Still, dance boosts mood more than does ...

Oxytocin has been the subject of much research that has greatly expanded our understanding of its role in integrating ...

Objective To synthesise the evidence on the effects of physical activity on symptoms of depression, anxiety and psychological distress in adult populations. Design Umbrella review. Data sources Twelve ...

One example of these chemicals is endorphins — painkillers that your body produces naturally whose feel-good effects have been compared with morphine. “[These endorphins are] blocking pain ...

The hypothalamus integrates neurohormonal signaling from gut and adipose tissue. Specific hypothalamic nuclei, including the dorsomedial nucleus (DMN), paraventricular nucleus (PVN) and ...