1. Costa Rica and Chemical Happiness
... . The feeling of great achievement and pride after completing a particularly difficult task is the reward center of the brain reacting to the release of dopamine into the synapse as the finish line is approached and crossed. Oxytocin is classified as both a neurotransmitter and a hormone. It has been linked to human bonding through building trust and faithfulness. Studies show that close romantic contact ... ...
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