What is the role of endorphins in elevating mood and reducing anxiety?

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In recent years, endorphins have often been mentioned as the main reason for everything that happens to us psychologically, especially for the growing addiction to computers and mobile phones. The explanation is that these brain hormones, happiness hormones, or simply neurotransmitters (substances) in the brain are released in increased quantities when we feel pleasure. They are the reasons for the development of addictions because we are now in a position to stimulate their release in larger amounts and become practically accustomed to their continuous presence, which was not the case during human evolution. Endorphins are released throughout the brain, primarily in the pituitary gland and hypothalamus, but also in other regions of the central nervous system. Their recognized role is to induce euphoric states, feelings of pleasure, and relaxation, and even influence better and easier pain tolerance. Additionally, when released in sufficient quantities, they improve sleep. Natural mechanisms for increasing endorphin release include exercise and activities that please us. These activities include sports, music, socializing, meditation, certain foods, and spending time in the sun and nature.

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