Because cortisol can affect the dopamine and serotonin levels in the brain, it can also have an impact on mood, and higher levels have been linked to mental-health conditions like depression and ...

In particular, there is a complex relationship between levels of cortisol and levels of dopamine. Cortisol has been found to increase the production of some forms of dopamine (there are more than ...

But it doesn’t stop there. Elevated cortisol can also throw off the balance of other key neurotransmitters like dopamine and ...

You’ve probably heard of dopamine, oxytocin, and cortisol. Maybe you know dopamine has something to do with feeling good, oxytocin is linked to bonding, and cortisol is that stress chemical you ...

For the first time, scientists have confirmed a neurobiochemical link between dopamine and cognitive flexibility, according ...

The way we start our mornings has a profound impact on our health, and one of the most overlooked yet powerful habits is morning sunlight exposure. Our bodies ...

High levels of cortisol reduce the production of both serotonin and dopamine and have been linked to depression, says Nicole Avena, PhD, an assistant professor of neuroscience at Mount Sinai ...

What if, to relieve stress, you swapped the treadmill for the dance floor? Science has long been demonstrating the benefits of physical activity for ...

Neurochemicals like dopamine (linked to motivation and reward) and cortisol (the stress hormone) also play significant roles in productivity. When stress levels are high, cortisol floods the brain ...

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