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Our Brain’s Happy Hormones
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Prairie Doc Perspective

Prairie Doc Perspective

Prairie Doc Perspective

Prairie Doc Perspective

Our brain releases chemicals into our body that impact functions in our body, such as our mood. There are four chemicals that commonly support “feeling good,” and they are also known as “happiness chemicals.” These four chemicals are dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins.

Dopamine provides us with pleasure, motivation, and learning. Known as the reward chemical, dopamine may help us feel de…