Endorphins, those opiate-type neurotransmitters, are involved in sensations such as "runner's high" — as well as other situations where pleasurable feelings are thought to increase the likelihood that ...

Anyone who has run more than a few miles with some regularity has experienced what is usually called a "runner's high," an overwhelming feeling of euphoria and well-being that makes the running ...

Think about the last time you were excited for or happy about something: what did the sensation feel like in your brain and body? When we experience joy, our brain releases endorphins—a set of ...

Endocannabinoids are better candidates than endorphins to explain "runner's high," a feeling of euphoria after aerobic exercise. Running and other forms of aerobic exercise stimulate the ...

Chris Lindley, Iraq veteran and owner of Endorphin gym in Denver. (Jon R. Anderson/Staff) Chris Lindley is in the business of getting people high. The former Army officer and Iraq veteran insists that ...

We all chase the elusive runner’s high. Some people describe it as “feeling strong” while other describe it as a sense of mental clarity. Suffice to say, it feels good. But most highs are addictive; ...

A recent video of ducks standing in unison while the rain poured down on them has gone viral. Dozens of these adorable creatures stood with their heads towards the sky like they enjoyed the rain. But ...

If, like many citizens of the world, you’re feeling anxious and depressed these days, take a big, deep breath! With so much uncertainty bouncing through the air and fears mounting about an unknown ...

Scientists know that alcohol affects the brain, but the specifics are unclear. New findings show that low and moderate but not high doses of alcohol increase the release of beta-endorphin.

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