1. The healing power of well-being.
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Mathew, Jobin and Paulose, Cheramadathikudyl Scariya
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MOOD (Psychology) , *HYDROCORTISONE , *DOPAMINE , *ENDORPHINS , *ADRENALINE , *SEROTONIN , *NERVOUS system , *ENDOCRINE system - Abstract
The article discusses information about the neuronal and hormonal systems in mood and the impact of positive and negative affective states on levels of cortisol, dopamine, endorphins, epinephrine and serotonin. An overview of studies about consequences of emotional experiences on health is provided. A discussion on three main areas where the nervous and endocrine systems are related is given, including structure, chemical and function. The article also discusses the functions of cortisol, norepinephrine and serotonin.
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- 2011
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