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Feel-good hormones: their effects on our mind, mood and body

Hormones are the chemical messengers in your body. Glands release hormones into your bloodstream, which work on various organs and tissues to control everything from your body's function to your mood. One group of hormones are nicknamed the "feel-good hormones" because of the happy and, sometimes, euphoric feelings they produce. They're also known as neurotransmitters, which implies they transport information between nerve cells. What are the four feel-good hormones? Dopamine, serotonin, endorphins, and oxytocin. Simple…
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Oxytocin: The Love Hormone

Oxytocin can help us bond with loved ones and can be released through touch, music and exercise. Oxytocin is a hormone that’s produced in the hypothalamus, which is then released into the bloodstream by the pituitary gland.Its primary function is to promote childbirth, which is one of the reasons it is called the "love drug" or "love hormone." Oxytocin causes the contraction of uterine muscles while also increasing the production of prostaglandins, which also intensify…