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Hormones and love

Do you know why you feel so euphoric when you’re in love? Why you feel happiness when you’re with your love? Do you know what happens in your body and how you can influence this all? Well...

11 comments    health love life
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Exercise and "The Endorphin Rush"

Exercise for Happiness We've known for a long time about the benefits of exercise as a way to enhance our physical condition and combat disease; but it hasn't been until more recently that exercise is being...

11 comments    health fitness exercise
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What are Neurons and how do they Communicate?

A discussion on neurons and neurotransmitters, covering the parts of the neuron, how neurons activate and communicate with each other (from resting to action potential), the basic types of neurotransmitters (acetylcholine, dopamine, endorphin, gamma amino butyric acid or gaba, norepinephrine and serotonin), and how agonist and antagonist drugs mimic and block the effects of neurotransmitters on behavior.

4 comments    drugs psychology nicotine
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A Chili-Head's Pepper Guide

Are you a chile-head? Set your taste buds on fire with these favorite Mexican peppers and enjoy the endorphins!

8 comments    health food fun
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Swedish Massage

Swedish Massage is a full body massage, including the genital region. The masseur uses manual manipulation to bring on an orgasm, and the endorphin rush adds new dimensions to the relaxation. Endorphins are a...

6 comments    health skin benefits
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The Kiss

 If you are looking for information on the Rock band you have come to the wrong place.  This is the history of the kiss  defined by "To touch or caress with the lips as an expression of affection,...

1 comment    romance kiss valentines day
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Benefits of long duration, low intensity vs. short duration, high intensity exercise

Defined: Going for long runs or walks, time spent on treadmills, bikes, rollerblades , gym classes – and all exercise where we spend a lot of time doing (think 30 – 60 minutes) not challenging our body...

3 comments    health fitness workout
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How do I regain my self-esteem after being hospitalized for clinical depression?

Many times a person will be dignosed as having cinical depression, when, in fact, he/she may really be bi-polar. It's important to realize that in either case, depression may be due to chemical imbalances in...

8 comments    health running self-esteem
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Uses of Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese therapeutic technique. It is done by inserting wire thin needles into certain point of the body. Acupuncture works by balancing the body's positive and negative...

3 comments    health acupuncture needles
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Using Exercise To Beat Depression

As life becomes more and more hectic and more demands are placed on us, whether it is from our work, our relationships or other commitments we have, more and more people find that they are having a hard time...

2 comments    health exercise depression
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