A study exploring the mechanisms behind why cognitive performance improves in response to exercise, has found that dopamine plays a key role. A study exploring the mechanisms behind why cognitive ...

In a previous post, I discussed the connection between the mind and the skin. In that article, I called for patients and clinicians to become more aware of the relationship between cutaneous and ...

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Ever notice how good you feel after exercising? Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD, FAAN Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD, FAAN The other day, I was seconds from working out ...

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter and hormone that works with your brain’s reward system and sends messages between your brain and body, Cleveland Clinic explains. Dopamine gives us a sense of pleasure ...

The release of the “feel-good” chemicals dopamine, serotonin, endorphins, and oxytocin are tied to specific lifestyle, exercise, and dietary choices. Here’s what triggers each one. Spending time in ...

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GREENSBORO, N.C. — As you're celebrating the holidays, what are you doing to keep your spirit bright? While wearing the stress from inflation, the remnants of the pandemic and the possibility of a ...