Oxytocin

the person, whether it be emotional, mental, or physical things. The average fifteen year old is not going to recognize that, though. So, the brain had designed another way for the teens to be rewarded; A “brain drug” called oxytocin:”A teen brain is similarly attuned to oxytocin, another neural hormone, which (among other things) makes social connections particularly more rewarding” (Dobbs). The hormone the brain release when teens make these connections is like candy to the brain, making them…

her tail, and sit, completely content with me simply looking at her, revealing one of the beautiful natures of the human-dog relationship. This interaction illustrated the idea that canines have tapped into a mutual bond affecting the production of oxytocin, as it was evident that the human contact affected the overall feeling and attitude of the dog. This also occurred with the other dogs, as they each responded in a way that communicated that they were happier that I was able to see them and…

going to be doing exactly that. So get your bones and your chewed up shoes people, here we go. The first reason why dogs are better than cats is that they love you much more than cats do. According to Telegraph.Co.Uk, the love hormone, oxytocin is raised by 57% in dogs when they see their owners. Whereas in cats, it only raises by 12%. That is a big difference, and when humans see their loved ones, the hormone raises by 60%. That’s awfully close to dogs. Another website,…

it’s important that we all do what’s best for our families, and our snooze. In fact, The New York Times revealed that there are some benefits of keeping Fido close. Even though pets aren’t human, touching and snuggling up to them raises levels of oxytocin in the body, producing feeling of happiness. Plus, when you are lonely, anxious or depressed, the emotional bond that you have with your furry best friend provides comfort, security, and relief. So we say, if you are going to tuck in with…

This section of the reading focuses on Jim Kim’s life describing his aspirations and the development of Socios en Salud program in Peru. I liked the idea how his mother exposed him to the real issues around the world such as famine and war. Since his life was decent in America, it doesn’t mean that people around the world live in the same conditions and have the same opportunities. This experience motivated him to help others in need and sympathized with people in worse conditions than him. Both…

melatonin for sleep-wake cycle. Thanks to serotonin, we have PMS. Estrogen, estradiol, testosterone, cortisol to thank for storing fat in our abdomen when we are under stress. The glucagon, and insulin to control our sugar. Pregnant women will make oxytocin that is critical during pregnancy. Thank goodness I already had Anatomy and Physiology III because that class brought back my knowledge of the endocrine system, our glands and…

good morning texts to love ones and wish them to enjoy their day. Telling a person good morning in person with a hug, is the best way to do it. In fact, according to National Institution Health, “a hug is proven to increase our oxytocin levels in our body”. “The hormone oxytocin is what causes the feeling of happiness. It also lowers the levels of stress hormones in the body, reducing blood pressure, improves mood and increases tolerance for pain.” (“The Power of Love”) This means that hugs are…

Chapter 4 begins with the story of a young man named A, who had history of getting in relationship with woman who already have boy friend and there was act of sexual fantasies with violence in it. His childhood was not a normal since his mom was alcoholic, his siblings were seems to be mentally incapable of taking care of themselves and constant domestic violence. Later his intimate relationship seems to be erotic as well as constantly threating and violence. Humans have different degree of…

described all the science behind doing a group activity and its effect on the brain. In short, it releases endorphins, bathes your brain in dopamine, lowers cortisol, increases serotonin, generates prolactin, and creates the feeling of love with oxytocin. Group activities, especially singing, are fireworks for your brain. The reason why singing and group activities are so great is because of something described in a lot of happiness studies: the state of flow. Being completely in the moment…

Pets are often considered beloved members of our family. Besides being adoring friends that live in our homes, pets are also known to have beneficial effects on our health. One particular area of research that is being expanded is the effect that pets have on our mental health, as well as their usefulness as a form of therapy. We are already seeing service animals trained to deal with specific types of mental illness, but even animals undesignated to service seem to provide benefits just by…