For many, spending money releases a surge of feel good hormones. It’s possible to reframe your thoughts in a way that causes those same feel good hormones to be released when you save. There’s no ...

If you’ve ever felt better after getting a hug from someone you love or petting your dog, you’re no stranger to the oxytocin effect. Many people are craving that calming sensation, given the constant ...

Cortisol is the body's primary stress hormone. While we need it for various essential bodily functions (like regulating blood sugar levels and getting up in the morning), too much of it can make life ...

Whenever you're in danger—or just really frazzled—your hypothalamus slingshots cortisol, a stress hormone, into your bloodstream. It quickens your heartbeat, feeds your brain extra oxygen, and ...