Laughter doesn't only help bring people together, it can be great therapy for those suffering from depression, researchers report.
Early-life exposure to antibiotics may impact brain signaling pathways associated with social behavior and pain regulation. Young mice treated with antibiotics had reduced expression of receptors that mediate endorphin, oxytocin, and vasopressin signaling in the frontal cortex.
A PET neuroimaging study reveals high intensity impact training significantly increases endorphin release in brain areas associated with controlling emotion and pain.
According to a new study, having a larger social network can make you more tolerant to pain.
A new study supports the role of intrinsic reward in maintaining exercise as a long-term habit.
A new study reports of a direct link between indoor tanning and substance abuse in high school aged children.
Hangxiety, the feeling of waking up with anxiety the morning after heavy drinking, is a common symptom associated with a hangover. Researchers explain how a heavy night's drinking alters neurochemistry, leaving some of us prone to waking with anxiety.
According to a new study, the number of opiate receptors in the brain increases in order to combat severe pain in arthritis sufferers.
Researchers uncover how laughter releases endorphins in the brain.
UCSF Gallo scientists show that drinking releases brain endorphins Drinking alcohol leads to the release of endorphins in areas of...
Whether you hug to show affection to comfort a loved one in pain, researchers explore the neuroscience of why a cuddle feels so good.
Researchers investigate why so many people are hooked on the thrill of roller coaster riding.
