Runner's High : Science World Report

Dec 14, 2015 02:09 PM EST

Science World Report Exclusive Interview: Loretta Graziano Breuning Talks About Her New Book, "Habits Of A Happy Brain"

Science World Report spoke with Loretta Graziano Breuning about her most recent book "Habits Of A Happy Brain: Retrain Your Brain to Boost Your Serotonin, Dopamine, Oxytocin, & Endorphin Levels." Breuning has written multiple books that examine brain chemicals associated with negativity and happines...

Oct 09, 2015 05:26 PM EDT

A 'Runner's High' May Also Be Linked To Feeling High

If you're a runner, you recognize that feeling of euphoria that comes at the end of a marathon. Yet did you know this powerful release of endorphins associated with intense exercise may also feel the same as a high from smoking marijuana?

Oct 07, 2015 11:45 AM EDT

Activating Pleasure Receptors Allows People to Experience a 'High' Without Drugs or Exercise

A study has hinted that it may one day be possible to achieve a "runner's high" without running, or even the psychological "rewards" of drugs without the drugs.

Aug 31, 2015 10:47 PM EDT

'Runners High': Here's Why You're So Happy When You Workout

"Fun" or "happiness" isn't the first word that comes to mind when you hear the word exercise. Yet staying fit can boost endorphin levels, or neuropeptides, which help boost mood and lower rates of depression.