Term
Endorphins
Chemicals the body produces itself. They dull pain and give a sense of lift, for example after physical exercise.
Explained in
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Substances the body produces. They are linked to a feeling of pleasure and they dull pain.
- Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers: The Acclaimed Guide to Stress, Stress-Related Diseases, and Coping, Robert M. Sapolsky
Substances the body makes itself that dull pain.
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Chemicals the body releases during exertion and laughter. They dull pain and give a sense of lift.
- Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain, John J. Ratey
substances the body produces during exertion that naturally reduce pain and lift mood