Although there is a lack of well-controlled experiments investigating the effect of acupuncture on drug abuse, including ethanol, a few studies using animal models have provided evidence that ...

These outdoor sports combine physical activity and natural immersion, releasing endorphins and reducing stress hormones like cortisol. They’re invigorating, energizing, and incredibly beneficial.

Just one 36-minute session of aerobic exercise has been proven to improve mood among people with and without depression. Mood improvements result from a rush of endorphins, which can then trigger the ...

Methods: Physical activity among university students significantly influences anxiety, yet the underlying mechanisms require further exploration. This study examines mental toughness as a mediator and ...

A depressive episode can cause symptoms such as restlessness and feelings of worthlessness. Some changes to thoughts and behaviors may help improve mood and manage symptoms. Tracking triggers and ...

Furthermore, the roles of endogenous opioid peptides, including enkephalins and endorphins, have also been theorized to be significant ... Endogenous opioid compounds, such as enkephalins and ...

Dynorphins (Dyn) represent the subset of endogenous opioid peptides with the highest binding affinity to kappa opioid receptors (KOPrs). Activation of the G-protein-coupled pathway of KOPrs has strong ...

It has been hypothesized in previous studies that up to two-thirds of the interindividual variability in response to morphine results from genetic variations. [30] Pharmacogenetics of opioids will ...