Tag: hormones
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Dogs Can Detect Human Stress, According to Study
Many people have dogs as pets because it’s a well-known fact that they help relieve stress. Nothing compares to the feeling of coming home to a loving, furry friend after a hectic workday. As emotional creatures, dogs can understand subtle changes in how humans feel. They’re insanely attuned to humans since domestication allowed them to…
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Researchers Finally Understand the Exact Cause of a “Runner’s High”
A new study reveals what causes the euphoric feeling after a workout known as a “runner’s high.” Most prior research attributed this feeling to a flood of endorphins released during exercise. In addition to being produced after a workout, pain or stress also triggers the release of endorphins. However, a new study on the neuroscience…
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Science Explains What Happens to Your Body When You Go Through Menopause
When women reach a certain age, they experience menopause. While it is common knowledge, not many people know what happens to your body when you experience it. It causes many changes, resulting in a variety of symptoms. Menopause can increase the risk of osteoporosis and other conditions. While it’s a normal part of life, it’s…
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Woman Beats Post Partum Depression by Reclaiming Her Health
According to CDC research, around 1 in 8 women experience postpartum depression each year. However, these estimates vary by state so that it may be as high as 1 in 5 women. Common symptoms of postpartum depression are similar to symptoms of regular depression but may also include: Crying more often than usual. Feelings of…