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And, it improves your frame of mind as endorphins are released during exercise. Regular exercise reduces your chances of diseases including diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and osteoporosis. (Suite101.com)
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When we exercise we stimulate endorphins as well as get the energy flowing throughout the body. One way a couple can exercise together is by performing yoga poses in front of each other in the nude, barely dressed, or with see through clothing. (Suite101.com)
All together now Apr 15, 2008
Freeman explains: "Singing helps children feel more confident and positive. It's also a great cardiovascular workout, releasing endorphins and Immunoglobulin A, which prevent you from getting ill. And because singing naturally brings people together, it helps to create community cohesion ... all of which is important for creating healthy, happy children and young adults.". Voyager school is one of 15 involved in Sing Up projects. (Guardian Unlimited -- Society)
The Dietitian Magician: Ten red hot reasons to not exercise Apr 9, 2008
Reality: Exercise produces endorphins the body's own tranquilizer. Enter the gym with a headache, exit the gym without one. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Benefits of Massage During Labor Apr 8, 2008
Natural endorphins are released during massage which provides a laboring mother with natural pain-relieving agents from within her own body. Circulation is enhanced by massage which means less muscle fatigue for the mother and better blood flow to the baby. (Suite101.com)
* Yes, running can make you high Mar 31, 2008
Running does elicit a flood of endorphins in the brain. The endorphins are associated with mood changes, and the more endorphins a runner's body pumps out, the greater the effect ... Those chemicals were endorphins, the brain's naturally occurring opiates. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Personal Best: Yes, running can make you high Mar 29, 2008
Chemicals were released that could change an athlete's mood, and those chemicals were endorphins, the brain's naturally occurring opiates ... The problem with the hypothesis was that it was not feasible to do a spinal tap before and after someone exercised to look for a flood of endorphins in the brain ... Researchers could detect endorphins in people's blood after a run, but those endorphins were part of the body's stress response and could not travel from the blood to the brain. (International Herald Tribune)
Top 10 Reasons To Have Sex Tonight Mar 25, 2008
As the hormone oxytocin surges, endorphins increase, and pain declines. So if your headache, arthritis pain, or PMS symptoms seem to improve after sex, you can thank those higher oxytocin levels. (CBS News)
Evidence grows for exercise as aging deterrent Mar 24, 2008
" Kirsten Quint Fairbanks of Apotheca, the top-rated local holistic skin care and massage therapist on Yelp.com, a user-review Web site, said she noticed that among her clients exercise is one of the three biggest contributors to radiant, youthful skin. The other two are not smoking and consistently wearing sunscreen. "I attribute the youth and exercise connection to the fact that physical activity increases blood flow, which not only imparts a healthy glow but also helps rid the body of... (San Francisco Chronicle)
'I would rather die of cancer than have my living self stripped ... Mar 19, 2008
"You have all these endorphins racing around your body and it makes you feel alive.". He certainly doesn't seem to be the type to let it get him down. (Daily Mail)
10 diet flubsand how to fix them Mar 15, 2008
Then engage in something playful or soothing during that time doing so produces feel-good endorphins to battle stress. Put on headphones and download a new song, or recap last nights reality-TV antics with a friend. (MSNBC -- Health)
Runners' High Demonstrated: Brain Imaging Shows Release Of Endorphins In Brain Mar 7, 2008
And many believe that the body's own opioids, so called endorphins, are the cause of this ... In an imaging study they were able to show, for the first time, increased release of endorphins in certain areas of the athletes' brains during a two-hour jogging session ... The result was that the myth of 'runner's high through endorphins' lived on. (Science Daily)
Chew on This: Foods That Affect Your Mood Mar 6, 2008
Coupled with exercise, this regime will keep levels of endorphins, the brain's feel-good chemicals, steady. But some still swear by the curative effects of an intensely healthy diet. (ABC News)
Adult Orphans: Managing the Grief Mar 1, 2008
Exercise releases endorphins into the body that help you feel and sleep better. It s also a great way to alleviate stress. (Suite101.com)
Believing in Prozac and anti-depressants Feb 29, 2008
By Bryony GordonLast Updated: 12:01am GMT 28/02/2008. If I were a parrot on Prozac, I would be feeling pretty sick. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Work it to work out Feb 27, 2008
In terms of the strength training, she said, "muscle mass, when it's increased, will also increase your metabolism, which helps with weight control," adding that "any exercise will elevate endorphins in your body, which will reduce depression.". While workout trends have evolved over the ages, their main mission is to get participants into a routine of working out on a regular basis. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
Antidepressants 'no better than placebo' Feb 27, 2008
The Great Beyond: Antidepressants 'no better than placebo. In all but the most severely depressed patients, there is no evidence that new-generation antidepressants work any better than placebos. (Nature News Service)
How to shop your way through a breakup Feb 20, 2008
Exercise releases endorphins, which help keep anxiety and depression (two common symptoms of break-up-itis) in check. It also lowers stress hormones, which help you sleep, boosts energy, builds strength, and, as a lovely aside, can give you a rockin' body. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
When the 'blues' just won't go away Feb 19, 2008
Exercise will stimulate the serotonin and endorphins, Schaumburg said. I'm a firm believer in that. (Forest City Summit, IO)
February is Healthy Heart Month Feb 19, 2008 Why Rocket Ronnie likes running Feb 13, 2008 Life coach: Exercise, proper nutrition benefits body and mind Feb 13, 2008 Exercise to beat blues, say docs Feb 13, 2008 7 Food-Free Treats To Enjoy Feb 13, 2008 More doctors prescribe exercise to treat depression Feb 12, 2008 'Sexercise' yourself into shape Feb 11, 2008 Over-exercising can be harmful to body Feb 11, 2008 Exercise can help overcome depression: survey Feb 11, 2008 Elated by exerciseHow going to the gym helped one man cope with his depression Feb 9, 2008 Have you seen this person? Feb 5, 2008 Out of Control Binge Drinking Feb 4, 2008 Morphine Dependency Blocked By Single Genetic Change Jan 30, 2008 Single on Valentine's Day? Sweet Ideas From Acclaimed Dating Expert, Author and BadOnlineDates.com Founder Jennifer Kelton Jan 30, 2008 Talk of the Town: Music makes life better Jan 18, 2008 Funny you should mention that Jan 13, 2008 No travelling blues this season … just roaring success Jan 11, 2008 The Sweet Taste of Acceptance Jan 10, 2008 House call: A healthy soul Jan 1, 2008 A gift card for life Dec 26, 2007 The Dietitian Magician: Why weight? Stop smoking now Dec 25, 2007 Sex Your Way to Better Health: A Dozen Reasons Why You Should Have Sex Tonight Dec 18, 2007 Shelter News: Welcome home Dec 15, 2007 Newsweek: Six reasons to have sex Dec 11, 2007 Seduced by Salsa Dec 10, 2007 Stressed out During Finals? Play a Game. Dec 7, 2007 Newly-identified Exercise Gene Could Help With Depression Dec 4, 2007 Changing Diet Can Fight Allergies Dec 4, 2007 Kicking the habit Dec 4, 2007 Benefits of Acupuncture Dec 2, 2007 Avoid holiday weight gain Nov 24, 2007 Many treatments can ease chronic pain Nov 21, 2007 Laughter Yoga Keeps Angelenos Fit, In Stitches Nov 16, 2007 Ozzy: 'I want people to take me seriously' Nov 16, 2007 Feeling Stressed? How Your Skin, Hair And Nails Can Show It Nov 13, 2007 Article adds to the pain Nov 10, 2007 Laugh? I thought I'd die... Mort Gerberg and friends address the ultimate subject Nov 10, 2007 'Runner's high' may also strengthen hearts Nov 9, 2007 Fleet-footed couple plan to make run at marriage Oct 30, 2007 The weight of the world Oct 28, 2007 "Peak"-ingyour curiosity Oct 24, 2007 The Best 10 Reasons to Exercise Oct 22, 2007 Acupuncture Reduces Pain, Need For Opioids After Surgery Oct 19, 2007 Ride to work day plans to be more than just a cycle Oct 15, 2007 Age ain't nothing but a number Oct 6, 2007 Happy holidays Oct 4, 2007 Bounce back from break-up Oct 4, 2007 Study finds chocolate works as anti-depressant Oct 4, 2007 Passing the EPPP! Oct 2, 2007 Laughter yoga? Oct 1, 2007 Needle Therapy Better Than Exercise In Low Back Pain Sep 27, 2007 Acupuncture better than painkillers at relieving low back pain Sep 27, 2007 Reduce Your Stress Sep 26, 2007 Staying fit on the move Sep 23, 2007 Natural high Sep 19, 2007 A stitch in time to win Sep 6, 2007 Techniques for eliminating stress Aug 29, 2007 Alaska remains steady in national obesity ratings Aug 29, 2007 Fight the fat: What you need to know to avoid the Freshman 15 Aug 28, 2007 Chocolate Bars Not Created Equal Aug 28, 2007 Don't act your age Aug 28, 2007 Hot enough for you? Aug 27, 2007 Many are sexually active into 80s, survey finds Aug 23, 2007 Sleep Deprivation in Tweens Aug 16, 2007 Countdown to game time Aug 12, 2007
"It's hard and then it gets better. And then you look forward to it being hard. When those endorphins kick in, you start to crave it," she said. "I can't not do it," she added about doing aerobics. (La Junta Tribune Democrat, CO)
All you need is chocolate and alcohol Feb 14, 2008
Exercise and get some endorphins. Then do laundry and homework and feel superior to people who are wasting their time having "fun." Not. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
Research shows exercise can help people with depression because it releases feel-good brain chemicals such as endorphins ... "The standard story is that vigorous exercise increases the levels of endorphins in the brain and this gives one a sense of well-being, it also raises the heart rate which is good for us," says Mr Wolpert ... " The Mental Health Foundation agrees that it helps the mind, as well as the body. It says it not only increases the release of endorphins in the body, it gives... (BBC News -- UK)
Exercise can help relieve stress by releasing endorphins and/or by creating an outlet from daily tension and anxiety ... Whether this is due to the release of endorphins or providing a distraction from daily stress, many studies show that regular exercisers have a more positive outlook and are happier overall in comparison to the inactive population. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
It also releases feel-good brain chemicals such as endorphins, reports BBC News portal. Celia Richardson, campaigns director for the Mental Health Foundation, said: "It can help people physically, socially and biologically. "They often meet others who have been in the same situation as them, but are now further down the line and feeling better. (Times of India)
You'll get an hour-long surge of mood-lifting endorphins, plus you'll build fat-burning lean muscle mass and set the stage for even more weight loss. 2. (Click2Houston, TX)
The foundation says research has shown that exercise can help people with mild forms of depression by improving self-esteem and by relieving feelings of isolation which can exacerbate their depression; exercise is also known to encourage the release of endorphins the 'feel-good brain chemicals. At some point in their lives one in every four women and one in every six men will suffer from depression. (News-Medical.net)
Endorphins released during orgasm stimulate immune system cells, which also helps target illnesses like cancer, as well as wrinkles, it states ... " The advice suggests "regular romps this winter" could lead to a better body and a younger look. Increased production of endorphins "will make your hair shine and your skin smooth," it adds. "If you're worried about wrinkles - orgasms even help prevent frown lines from deepening. (BBC News)
And whether this trend is fueled by a quest for a six-pack, access to skinny jeans or a desire to increase endorphins, certain dangers are always present if a student is "over-exercising," she said. Late last year, Boston Globe reporter Bella English, who teaches journalism courses at Boston College, began investigating the idea of "over-exercising" when a student told her the "Plex," BC's version of Marino, was the place to be on Friday nights. (Northeastern News, MA)
It also releases feel-good brain chemicals such as endorphins, Britain's Mental Health Foundation said. The foundation surveyed 200 general practitioners and found that 22 percent of them suggested exercise to help people with milder forms of the condition. (Khabrein.info)
"It was the rush of endorphins, but also I had broken a taboo with myself. I could go out.". Jamie did maintain his gym visits for some time, but now gets his exercise from walking his dog every day. (BBC News -- Health)
I mean, it s all new and your endorphins are flowing so naturally you want to keep riding that wave (no pun intended) while the getting is good. However, that does wind down and things resort back to a normalcy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Because exercise raises endorphins, why not start a workout regime. You ll feel good and look good. (Suite101.com)
The body s natural pain killers, such as endorphins, ease pain by first binding to receptors on the surface of neurons ... To demonstrate their hunch that morphine s unwanted effects were caused by the failure of its receptor to withdraw from the cell surface, the researchers genetically engineered mice with a single difference from normal mice: Receptors that encounter morphine in these mice can undergo endocytosis, as they normally do in the presence of endorphins. (Science Daily)
Get physical, the endorphins released during exercise are almost as good as sex. For further information, to ask about The SV-8 or The BOLD 8 Dating Makeover or to schedule a time to speak with Jennifer Kelton please contact Lauren Lewis at (818) 970-0052 or. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Music seems to stimulate the release of pain-masking endorphins in the brain. Sleepless. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Laughter is also credited with increasing the release of endorphins, chemical substances that numb pain and help the body protect against depression. And in 2005, cardiologists at the University of Maryland Medical Center found that laughter ---- considered an aerobic exercise ---- may also help prevent heart attacks and other heart diseases. (North County Times)
The sports scientists among us will tell you light exercise will get little creatures known as endorphins flowing in the body, which are necessary for peak performance required a few hours later. Such was the variation in form between home and away when I coached Adelaide in season one that I started bringing the players in for a kick on the morning of a home match, based on the reasons mentioned. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
You hear a lot of good things about chocolate these days - endorphins, antioxidants, that sort of thing ... You hear a lot of good things about chocolate these days - endorphins, antioxidants, that sort of thing. (MSNBC -- Health)
Many people don't know that we all have within us the ability to produce a natural morphine-like substance known as beta-endorphins ... Endorphins were credited as the reason some prisoners of war became immune to the pain of repeated torture in Vietnam ... As another example of how endorphins help us, a significant proportion of people who take a sugar pill for a headache will get relief (called a "placebo effect") and is felt to be due to the release of endorphins. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
When we feel more relaxed, the brain generates natural anti-anxiety and happiness-enhancing chemicals like endorphins and serotonin. DAY 4: EAT MORE FIBER. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Substitute endorphins (the body's own morphine-like substance) for nicotine. Stock up on low calorie snacks like: veggies, fruits, popcorn, pretzels. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Sex has been shown to offer migraine and menstrual cramp relief, as well as alleviate chronic back pain thanks to the endorphins and corticosteroids released during sexual arousal and orgasm ... Sex releases pleasure-inducing endorphins during arousal and climax that can relieve depression and anxiety, and increase vibrancy. (Fox News)
Since exercise is good for their souls as well as ours, let's walk, let's walk is a surefire way to ease tension and release those soothing endorphins. Let's bring along a few treats for the expedition, too. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
For a woman a migraine might actually be a reason for making love rather than avoiding intercourse: the increase in endorphins and corticosteroids during arousal and orgasm is analgesic. 5. (MSNBC -- Health)
Besides, like any other dance, it lifts one s spirits by releasing feel-good endorphins in the brain. By suffusing the dancers with the idea of looking good on the dance floor, it helps them keep away from addictions. (Hindu)
Laugh and Play Laughter has been scientifically proven to reduce stress hormones and release endorphins ... Exercise Exercise produces endorphins which helps lower stress. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
9, 2007) Endorphins and other morphine-like substances known as opioids, which are released during exercise, don't just make you feel good -- they may also protect you from heart. (May 17, 2002) That daily jog may do more than keep you fit-it also might prevent the deterioration of brain cells that can lead to Alzheimer's disease, according to researchers at UC Irvine's College of. (Science Daily)
Exercise stimulates endorphins and keeps muscles stronger and longer. He recommended people should start exercising lightly, doing what they can handle. (Click2Houston, TX)
At the same time, the pituitary gland secretes beta endorphins, molecules that shut down pain signals reaching the brain ... Little wonder, then, that the endorphins are referred to as endogenous opioids, since the effect bears similarities to that of opiate drugs ... Unfortunately, just as the body's tolerance of drugs increases, so it is with endorphins: more are required to produce the same hit, so the exercise intensity has to be cranked up. (Guardian Unlimited)
Researchers have shown that the physiological effects of acupuncture are primarily derived from an increased production of endorphins and other natural opioid peptides ... However, besides these endorphins, other natural non-endorphin peptides may be produced. (Suite101.com)
A brisk walk, run, or cycling class will burn those extra calories, elevate your endorphins, relieve stress, and improve your health. Try a new exercise class, or meet with a personal trainer to set up a nutrition and exercise plan for the next few months. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Acupuncture, another increasingly popular treatment for persistent as well as intermittent pain, is thought to work by increasing the release of endorphins, chemicals that block pain signals from reaching the brain. It may be effective in relieving headaches, facial and low back pain, and pain caused by shingles, arthritis and spastic colon. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
"It releases endorphins, serotonin, dopamine," Williams said. "You know how they say that laughter is the best medicine? It's completely true.". (NBC4.tv, CA)
He became a physical fitness fanatic in the 1990s, in part to kick his endorphins into high-gear naturally. Osbourne: In 1990 I (messed) my right leg up and I had to work out because it atrophied. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Exercise helps release endorphins in the body that can reduce stress. Avoid very hot showers or baths and use detergent-free soaps. (Science Daily)
This change promotes biologic responses like the release of endorphins and alterations in the levels of neurotransmitters and neurohormones that contribute to healing and a reduction in pain. The study discussed how those receiving "fake" acupuncture had results close to those receiving the real deal. (Longview Daily News, WA)
"Just as an oyster produces a pearl because a grain of sand is driving him crazy, a passionate irritation is an inspiration for a cartoon. Instead of killing somebody, I do a cartoon about it." Of course, humans can't kill death, and this book has another purpose, he says: "Humor is very important in aging. If you laugh, you produce endorphins." The cartoons in Last Laughs are very, very funny. Take, for instance, David Sipress's view of "getting along in years." He draws a couple of young... (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Endorphins and other morphine-like substances known as opioids, which are released during exercise, don't just make you feel good -- they may also protect you from heart attacks, according to University of Iowa researchers ... Working with rats, UI researchers showed that blocking the receptors that bind morphine, endorphins and other opioids eliminates the cardiovascular benefits of exercise. (EurekAlert!)
Fanned by endorphins, no doubt ... " In addition to marathoning, the two of them are also into biking, competing in triathlons and are on a Klondike Road Relay team together. And Colleen is working toward her "50 stater," running a marathon in every state. If it involves endorphins, they're on it. And besides all that sweaty stuff? "We just do things normal people do, not that were not normal," Thomas says. Like putting an addition onto the house he was building before they hooked up. They'll... (Anchorage Daily News)
Collins believes he ll be able to squat 700 pounds, the unicorn he s never been able to lasso, at the big meet in November, when the endorphins and epinephrine his body produces are coursing through his veins with the force of a hydraulic pump. Kong backs away from the mammoth weight he s just conquered. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
University President John T. Casteen, III: "I have two sets of recurring peaks. One comes during a long walking trip when sore calves and blisters are under control and I experience the first long, perfect day. This is usually about the fourth day of a long walk. The other comes while sailing when my sea legs are back, and balance on the boat is perfect but balance on land is tricky. This usually takes three or four days also. So far as I can tell, these two peaks are not tied to any age or... (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
You ll enjoy more naturally-induced happy, positive feelings (endorphins). Delicious food. (Suite101.com)
While it is not completely known why or how acupuncture works, recent research seems to point to its ability to stimulate the release of hormones or the body's own painkillers, known as endorphins, Gan said. He is now conducting studies to determine the exact mechanism behind acupuncture's effects. (Science Daily)
It also gets the endorphins flowing and helps beat stress. Extensive and safe bike paths were the key to boosting the number of people who commuted to work by bike, said a Ride to Work spokesman, Harry Barber. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Staceye I know no explanation or anything is required but this person is humoring me so that i ll take any chance to release some endorphins as i can. Let the laughs continue on this beautifully dreary Friday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
4) Keep active Endorphins that your body releases during exercise help you relax. Its why a little physical activity, rather than slobbing about on a sun-lounger or in front of a TV, will help you enjoy your holiday more. (iAfrica.com)
Dont underestimate the mood-lifting powers of the natural endorphins released when you exercise, especially if you're doing it outdoors. The power of touch Getting a massage is a great way to beat break-up blues, advises clinical psychologist Jamie Elkon. (iAfrica.com)
They believe it is the endorphins and opoids in chocolate which make people feel more relaxed. "The opoids are morphine-like and lower pain and that also flows through into mental wellbeing," Professor Gordon Parker from the Black Dog Institute said. (ABC Online)
Use brainteasers to get the endorphins running. Remember. (Suite101.com)
"Your body cant distinguish between fake and real laughter, so the effects are the same. You breathe deeper, shoot out endorphins and pump oxygen through your system. Plus, its excellent exercise actually, its exhausting.". We start with the first element of Laughter Yoga: clapping. (iAfrica.com)
Thus it might help regulate the pain-killing biochemicals such as endorphins. The acupuncture technique that has been most studied scientifically involves penetrating the skin with thin, solid, metallic needles that are manipulated by the hands or by electrical stimulation, the NIH revealed. (News Locale)
9-14 It is proposed that acupuncture produces its effects through regulating the nervous system, thus aiding the activity of pain-killing biochemicals such as endorphins and immune system cells at specific sites in the body. In addition, studies have shown that acupuncture may alter brain chemistry by changing the release of neurotransmitters and neurohormones and, thus, affecting the parts of the central nervous system related to sensation and involuntary body functions, such as immune... (Food Consumer)
Walking or doing some sort of physical activity reduces stress hormones and increases endorphins ... It also releases stress-relieving chemicals called endorphins to your brain. (Suite101.com)
"Regular exercise can help to de-stress you, as it focuses your mind on the physical rather than the emotional, fills you with energy, and releases stress-busting hormones - endorphins," says Watts. It is likely that long workouts in the gym will be the last thing on a busy traveler's mind. (CNN -- International)
It was long thought that a runner's high resulted exclusively from the release of feel-good chemicals known as endorphins. Back in the 1970s, researchers found elevated levels of endorphins in runners' blood ... But those endorphins don't actually make their way into the brain to exert an effect, Ratey explains. (MSNBC -- Health)
Dry needling uses anatomy and physiology to locate areas known as myofascial trigger points, which are stimulated using the needles to release endorphins, which promote healing. The procedure is being used by some AFL players for chronic back and hamstring pain. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
You'll feel yourself get more energy and a better night's sleep, and you'll enjoy the benefits of the mood-enhancing endorphins your body releases as you exercise. Skaneateles has many great health and fitness center membership options, including the Skaneateles Community Center, Snap Fitness and Spa Mirbeau. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
"Activity increases blood flow. It gives you endorphins. It gives you the energy to learn.". Find Brandon Loomis online at or call him in Soldotna at 1-907-260-5215, ext. (Anchorage Daily News)
Walking helps stimulate natures feel-good substances in the body, like serotonins and endorphins. Eat breakfast. (Quad-Cities Online)
And while chocolate can pack on the pounds, some solace should be taken in knowing that chocolate releases endorphins in the brain, providing pleasure. While some think chocolate is just chocolate, that's not really true. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
"Laughter can stimulate your organs, enhance your intake of oxygen-rich air, stimulate your heart, lungs and muscles, increase the endorphins that are released by your brain, activate your stress response, soothe tension and tummy aches, ease digestion and stimulate circulation, which helps reduce some of the physical symptoms of stress.On the long-term level, laughter can improve your immune system. Negative thoughts manifest into chemical reactions that can impact your body by bringing more... (Pensacola News Journal)
Get happy Capsaicin (the compound that gives chiles their kick) triggers pain receptors in the mouth, in turn signaling your brain to release feel-good endorphins, according to scientists at the State University of New York at Buffalo. That chemical surge not only helps dull the peppers bite, but it also betters your mood. (MSNBC -- Health)
"It's also possible the hormones -- the endorphins released by orgasms -- give a general sense of well-being that could be beneficial. The psychological benefits of being loved and cared for may also trickle over to physical health.". About 28 percent of men and about 14 percent of women said sex was very important, and about three-quarters of those with partners reported being sexually active, which is about equivalent to what previous research had found for people in their 40s and 50s. (Boston Globe)
Daily exercise produces the necessary release of endorphins that can help reduce feelings of tension and anxiety. Make sure your child is getting at least one hour of physical activity a day. (Suite101.com)
" To moderate that intensity -- or perhaps just to divert attention from it -- every team has rituals. At South, players arrived at the school around 3 p.m. Friday to lift weights. Lewis said it helps get endorphins flowing and the players pumped up. When they get there, the Wolverines find their equipment and uniforms meticulously set up for them in the team room -- a portion of the boys locker room set aside for varsity sports -- by Lewis. At 4, the team retires to a classroom to watch an... (Anchorage Daily News)
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