Bipolar disorder is a mental illness characterized by extreme mood swings, including episodes of mania, elevated mood, euphoria, depression, or a low mood. It affects 1 in every 5 adults in the United States. It is characterized by cycles of high and low moods, which can be severe enough to interfere with daily life. People…
A mood disorder is an emotional state or mood characterized by inconsistency or swings in expressing emotions such as sadness, irritability, aggressivity, impulsivity, and excessive happiness. In the US, it was estimated that about 21.4 % of adults would experience a mood disorder in their life [1]. In the UK, it was estimated that 1…
When we exercise or follow a training fitness program, it is believed that the pituitary gland in the brain releases endorphins that block pain receptors named opioid receptors leading to a state of euphoria and a reduction in anxiety levels (anxiolytic effect). However, a study reported that the sense of well-being (euphoria) after exercise referred…
