dopamine
noun
do·pa·mine
ˈdō-pə-ˌmēn 
: a monoamine C8H11NO2 that is a decarboxylated form of dopa and that occurs especially as a neurotransmitter in the brain
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Enhances Mood Exercising outdoors can increase dopamine, serotonin, and other natural endorphin levels that promote a positive mood.
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Singing is proven to release positive neurochemicals such as endorphin, dopamine, and serotonin, acting as a natural antidepressant.
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This reward system makes the brain release a lot of dopamine, similar to how substance addiction works.
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Mitch Wallace, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Enhances Mood Exercising outdoors can increase dopamine, serotonin, and other natural endorphin levels that promote a positive mood.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Singing is proven to release positive neurochemicals such as endorphin, dopamine, and serotonin, acting as a natural antidepressant.
—Hailey Roden, The Enquirer, 31 Aug. 2025
This reward system makes the brain release a lot of dopamine, similar to how substance addiction works.
—Lani Ngonethong, Twin Cities, 30 Aug. 2025
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dopamine
noun
do·pa·mine
ˈdō-pə-ˌmēn
: a monoamine C8H11NO2 that is a decarboxylated form of dopa and occurs especially as a neurotransmitter in the brain and as an intermediate in the biosynthesis of epinephrine see intropin
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