Oxytocin

way. I don’t believe love was predetermined by a supreme being nor was it predestined by souls who were once intertwined in their past lives. As bleak as it sounds, love is induced by a chemical combination of sex hormones, dopamine, adrenaline, oxytocin, serotonin, and vasopressin. However, love still maintains its magically powerful presence through its ability to transform the world in a positive place and ultimately, it’s what makes humanity survive. My stylistic approach to…

Breastfeeding Over Formula Babies are expensive but as a parent it’s your job to try and save as much money as possible. Breastfeeding has so many perks. First and foremost, it is better to attempt to breastfeed than not at all. Breastfeeding has been linked to higher IQ scores in later child hood ages. Breast milk provides the ideal nutrition for infants. It has an almost perfect mixture of vitamins, protein, and fat which is everything your baby needs to grow accordingly. Breastfed infants…

1. What are the phases/stages of mental health? 2. How many people suffer from mental health and why? 3. Where can people get help and how long does is it take? The Flu is an illness, which can be cured. So is mental health. But when people hear about someone with anxiety or another mental issue they don 't want to hear about it. Why? Mental health has many different phases and stages which determine how severe the illness is and the amount of time it will take to recover. There are many…

Lily Sethre-Brink September 18, 2014 Research Paper Mrs. Brenner’s class- per. 1 How does Sugar affect the Brain? In today’s society, exposure to the world’s elements can be a perilous experience. Radiation exposure from the sun, inadequate vitamin intake, pollution, and a plethora of other chemical substances greet the human body regularly. There has been much scientific attention lately in the area of brainology focusing on the neuroplasticity of the brain. In the area of sugar intake, the…

Although environmental and genetic factors are prevalent, a strong belief in transmission of an anxiety disorder is within the family. According to Fisak and Grills Taquechel (2007), a child’s parents can contribute to the likelihood of developing anxiety through modeling of learning experiences, transferring of information, and reinforcement schedules. A top-down or bottom-up approach can be used to predict the source of the phobia or fear. Visual signs of fear, such as facial expressions, in…

Are pets good for your emotional well-being? Having pets I personally believe is a good idea and something that effects our emotional wellbeing. I feel that having a pet not only gives you companionship but also a sense of belonging. A study posted in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology posted (McConnel, Brown, Shoda, Stayton, & Martin, 2011)“We observed evidence that pet owners fared better, both in terms of well-being outcomes and individual differences, than non-owners on…

1 Hypothalamus – a small region of the brain that is a major link between the nervous and endocrine system. The hypothalamus controls the autonomic nervous system and regulates body temperature, hunger, thirst, fear, rage, and sexual behavior. The hypothalamus control feeling such as pain, stress, and emotional experiences. (1) 2 Pituitary gland – the “master endocrine gland” because it secretes many hormones that control other endocrine glands. It is a “pea-shaped structure that attaches to…

Imagine having the technology to essentially create loving and everlasting love with someone? With a “Love Implant,” couples would have the opportunity to grow stronger bonds with each other just by looking at one another. With one look, the oxytocin the in brain would turn on and create happiness within a relationship. Ideally, this kind of product sounds like a dream come true. Love has been fashioned to be the most incredible and necessary thing in life. However, with technology becoming a…

"A powerful neurochemical, oxytocin, is released when we look at our companion animal, which brings feelings of joy," says Johnson. "It's also accompanied by a decrease in cortisol, a stress hormone." Through her research with patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Johnson…

Heredity shape and environment creates human beings, so if I become pregnant my genes and my spouse’s genes will affect my child’s creation and life. Also, how we as parents live our life will affect my unborn child’s prenatal normal development and health. I am only 19 years old and single, but if I become pregnant, I do not foresee making any changes in my lifestyle to ensure my pregnancy and labor happen with no trouble. I am a physically and mentally fit young adult. I eat healthy and…