Is the pursuit of happiness the pursuit of homeostasis? A review on the modulatory functions of endorphins on human behavior

Introduction Endorphins have been associated with analgesia and pleasurable activities. However, the so-called “happy chemicals” are far more complex than initially thought. Research shows that their impact on human behavior is modulatory, with the main goal not being “happiness” but a “return to t...

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Main Authors: M. Conde Moreno, F. Ramalheira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2022-06-01
Series:European Psychiatry
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Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S0924933822018934/type/journal_article