Could the feel good hormone give your depression medication a run for its money? Here's what the latest research shows.

Nationwide, only about 30% of people meet the federal guidelines for physical activity, and even in famously outdoorsy Colorado, just 35% do.

Feeling good after exercising is caused by the release of hormones called endorphins. But you don't have to hit the gym to get the same rush. There are a bunch of activities you can do that boost your ...

Many people have experienced reductions in stress, pain and anxiety and sometimes even euphoria after exercise. What's behind this so-called "runner's high?" New research on the neuroscience of ...

Working out is known to make you feel good, but how much do you need to work out to achieve endorphin release? (Photo: Kevin Kozicki via Getty Images) Exercising has a laundry list of benefits: it ...

If, like many citizens of the world, you’re feeling anxious and depressed these days, take a big, deep breath! With so much uncertainty bouncing through the air and fears mounting about an unknown ...

Quick anatomy refresher before digging into the study results: Your body has different types of sensory receptors that detect and respond to changes in chemical levels, pain, temperature, movement, ...

Think about the last time you were excited for or happy about something: what did the sensation feel like in your brain and body? When we experience joy, our brain releases endorphins—a set of ...

Exercise isn't just good for your body, it also helps the brain produce more dopamine. Here's how it affects your mental health. Mercey Livingston CNET Contributor Mercey Livingston is a health and ...

Endocannabinoids are better candidates than endorphins to explain "runner's high," a feeling of euphoria after aerobic exercise. Running and other forms of aerobic exercise stimulate the ...