Hormones are the chemical messengers in your body. Glands release hormones into your bloodstream, which work on various organs and tissues to control everything from your body’s function to your mood. One group of hormones are nicknamed the “feel-good hormones” because of the happy and, sometimes, euphoric feelings they produce. They’re also known as neurotransmitters, […]
Author: Ike Agyapong
Serotonin: The natural mood booster
Serotonin can stave off depression and provide a feeling a euphoria When you’re happy and everything seems to be going well, you’re experiencing the impacts of serotonin. This hormone is responsible for a variety of actions, including mood enhancement. Where is serotonin produced? Serotonin is produced in the brainstem’s center, which then acts on many […]
Dopamine: The pathway to pleasure
Dopamine can provide an intense feeling of reward. Dopamine is most notably involved in helping us feel pleasure as part of the brain’s reward system. Sex, shopping, and smelling pie baking in the oven can all cause dopamine release, often known as a “dopamine rush.” This feel-good neurotransmitter also plays a role in reinforcement. That […]
Endorphins: The brain’s natural pain reliever
Endorphins can also release stress and create a feeling of well-being. The body’s natural painkillers are endorphins. Endorphins are peptide hormones released by the hypothalamus and pituitary gland in reaction to pain or stress. They relieve pain while also creating a general sense of well-being. The term “endogenous morphine” inspired the naming of these hormones. […]
Oxytocin: The Love Hormone
Oxytocin can help us bond with loved ones and can be released through touch, music and exercise. Oxytocin is a hormone that’s produced in the hypothalamus, which is then released into the bloodstream by the pituitary gland. Its primary function is to promote childbirth, which is one of the reasons it is called the “love […]
WOMAN CURED OF HIV
According to a presentation at the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) on Tuesday 15th February, a woman with HIV who got a cord blood stem cell transplant to treat acute myeloid leukemia has had no detectable HIV levels for 14 months despite stopping antiretroviral medication (ART). This is the third documented case of […]
GLAUCOMA
Glaucoma is an eye illness that causes damage to the optic nerve, which can lead to visual loss that is permanent. It is one of the most common causes of blindness in those over the age of 60. Glaucoma is frequently linked to an increase in pressure in the eye. A fluid called aqueous humor […]
LESSONS OF 2021 NOBEL PRIZE
Bring 2021 Nobel Prizes into the classroom! From receptors for temperature and contact to organocatalysis. A compassionate voice of the consequences of colonialism to efforts to protect freedom of expression. Understanding complex frameworks to new bits of knowledge about the work market. Now you can show your students the accomplishments granted the current year’s Nobel […]
WHO APPROVES HISTORIC RTS,S MALARIA VACCINE
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that children in Sub-Saharan Africa and other places with moderate to high Plasmodium falciparum malaria transmission get the RTS,S /AS01 (RTS,S) malaria vaccine. The proposal is based on the outcomes of a trial program that has touched over 800,000 children in Ghana, Kenya, and Malawi since 2019. The mortality […]