• May 8, 2024

The human brain has billions of neurons and each of them is connected by electrical impulses to other neurons. It is a very complex living machine and can react to different stimuli.

Our brain is composed of two hemispheres: the cerebellum that gives us the coordination and maintenance of the balance of the movements and the emotional brain or limbic system , which is where the emotions originate.

According to neurologists and scientists Joseph LeDoux Y Antonio Damasio in your study Scientific bases , human beings are able to experience different emotions and feelings because our brain creates multiple mechanisms due to a cognitive perception.

Happiness is health!

When we feel happy the body releases endorphin, and travels from the spinal cord to the bloodstream. There are several activities that make us produce endorphins 20 times more, such as dancing, walking, listening to music, bathing, etc. and its main functions are to relieve pain, create a state of well-being and reduce blood pressure.

When the brain detects endorphins, it causes effects of:

1. Tranquility or euphoria.
2. Pleasure releasing sex hormones.
3. Reduces physical pain
4. Increase love

Do not forget that in order to produce and release endorphins it is advisable to perform physical exercise, have satisfactory sexual relations, laugh, enjoy a hobby, practice relaxation or perform activities that you like. Enjoy taking care of yourself!

Video Medicine: Health + Happiness with Mayo Clinic: Mayo Clinic Radio (May 2024).