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When practiced alongside contemplation, reflection, meditation, and celebration, gratitude triggers a profound interplay of hormones, including oxytocin, dopamine, serotonin, and endorphins. Together, ...

You can read an edited extract focused on dopamine and serotonin here.

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The addition of nuts and seeds to your diet is great for adding fibre, antioxidants and vitamins, but also serotonin. For ...

A neuroscientist from Farnham has released a self-help book that he claims can help readers beat addictions and improve their ...