Tag: brain chemistry

  • The ‘Happy Hormones’ You’ve Been Chasing May Not Work The Way You Think

    The ‘Happy Hormones’ You’ve Been Chasing May Not Work The Way You Think

    Forget expensive wellness protocols, extreme routines and complicated dopamine hacks. Some of the most reliable ways to influence the brain chemicals linked with mood are surprisingly ordinary, and the science behind them is far messier than social media often suggests. Dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin and endorphins have become the stars of the feel-good economy, with countless…

  • The Science Behind Bipolar Disorder Is Becoming Clearer

    The Science Behind Bipolar Disorder Is Becoming Clearer

    For decades, bipolar disorder has remained one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions. People living with it have often been reduced to stereotypes about extreme mood swings, while scientists and doctors struggled to answer a deceptively simple question: what actually causes bipolar disorder? Now, a growing body of research is beginning to offer clearer…