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Why Travel is Good for You

“Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.” - Anonymous There's this unforeseen beauty of traveling to someplace you've never been. Beyond the new scenery, cultures, and food, you begin to discover a new you. You step out of your comfort zone and into this foreign land…
Gregory Karelitz
December 17, 2018
What are Endorphins? Natural brain peptide chemicals Endorphins

What are Endorphins?

You may have heard about endorphins one way or another and you may be asking yourself, "what are endorphins?". They are commonly associated with the feeling you get when running called a "runners high" or a "second wind". However, what exactly are endorphins? Endorphins are natural peptide chemicals in your brain…
Gregory Karelitz
December 9, 2017
What is a bucket list? Bucket List

What is a Bucket List?

In 2007 the movie, "The Bucket List", with Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson, helped popularize the phrase 'Bucket List'. In the movie, the two characters were both dying from cancer and decided to create a list of things they wanted to do before they die (or"kick the bucket"). It's definitely…
Gregory Karelitz
November 5, 2017
How to be happy | relationships Happiness

How to be happy

Happiness is a state of being. It's most easily defined as a person who frequently experiences positive emotions, such as joy, pride, purpose, interest, passion, and love. It's also closely related and correlated to life satisfaction, appreciation, and pleasure. However, being happy doesn't mean there is an absence of negative…
Gregory Karelitz
October 18, 2017
Serotonin Syndrome Symptoms - Headache | PVOS Serotonin

Serotonin Syndrome Symptoms

Serotonin is a chemical produced in your body that enables cells in your body to communicate with one another. Serotonin is commonly referred to as the chemical that helps make you happy and calm. If you have too little serotonin in your body, the result is anxiety and/or depression. However,…
Gregory Karelitz
September 21, 2017
What is Serotonin? Positive Vibes Only Society Serotonin

What is Serotonin?

Serotonin is one of your brain's neurotransmitters. A neurotransmitter is a chemical that helps communicate information throughout your brain and body. Serotonin is known as a "happy neurotransmitter" because it's linked with mental health and happiness. When you have sufficient and balanced levels of serotonin in your brain, you feel…
Gregory Karelitz
September 4, 2017