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Happy Hormones - Frequently Asked Questions

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Sunil Shroff, MBBS, MS, FRCS (UK), D. Urol (Lond) on Sep 10, 2022


FAQs on Happy Hormones

1. What are the factors that increase happy hormones level in our body?

Exercise, sunlight exposure, fun-filling activities, stress management, including a diet rich in foods that increase hormones level, and displaying love in the form of a hug and kiss are the main factors that increase the level of happy hormones in our body.

2. Do happy hormones help us live longer?

Maintaining positive relationships with less stress was found to help people slow the aging process and enable them to live longer lives. This can be achieved by increasing happy hormones such as serotonin, oxytocin, dopamine, and endorphins.

3. What are the hormones needed to make you happy?

Hormones such as endorphins that help one deal with stress and relieve pain; Serotonin that stabilizes mood; dopamine that plays a motivational role in the brain's reward system and oxytocin that promotes love and trust in a relationship have the ability to affect your mood and feelings. Hence, these are called happy hormones.


4. Can happy hormones make you gain or lose weight?

Yes, while consuming a diet rich in dopamine-producing hormones you will not only be happy but also may lose weight. Whereas, excess production of serotonin in the blood makes the fatty tissue active and may result in weight gain.

5. Are happy hormones released while doing exercise?

Yes, your body releases a happy hormone called endorphins while doing exercise. These endorphins interact with brain receptors to reduce the perception of pain. It also triggers a positive feeling in the body, similar to that of morphine.

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