You may have heard of the mood-boosting effects of chocolate in the form of releasing endorphins and dopamine, which the brain creates to help relieve the effects of stress and pain. But further ...

Medically reviewed by Brigid Dwyer, MD Endorphins are neurotransmitters your body releases in response to pain and stress.

You can produce more endorphins through exercise ... expressing your feelings, eating dark chocolate, and drinking your favorite red beverage While waiting around for the perfect moment to ...