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The Happiness Chemical Quiz: Discover Which One You're Missing (And How to Fix It)

Ever wonder why some activities make you feel amazing while others barely move the needle on your mood? The secret lies in your brain's "happiness chemicals" — and everyone has a unique chemical profile. Take this quiz to discover which happiness neurotransmitter you might be lacking and simple, science-backed ways to boost it naturally.

The Four Happiness Chemicals

Your brain produces four primary chemicals responsible for feelings of happiness and wellbeing:

• Dopamine: The "reward" chemical that provides motivation and pleasure when achieving goals

• Serotonin: The "mood stabilizer" that promotes feelings of calm, focus, and emotional stability

• Oxytocin: The "love hormone" that deepens social bonds and feelings of connection

• Endorphins: The body's natural painkillers that create feelings of euphoria and pleasure

The Happiness Chemical Quiz

For each question, choose the answer that resonates most with you:

Question 1: Which best describes your energy levels lately?

• A) I feel unmotivated to start tasks or follow through on goals

• B) I feel anxious and have trouble relaxing

• C) I feel disconnected from others, even when physically together

• D) I feel physically tense and have trouble shaking off stress

Question 2: Which activity would most improve your day right now?

• A) Completing a challenging task and crossing it off your list

• B) Spending time in nature or sunlight

• C) Deep conversation with a close friend

• D) Physical activity or movement

Question 3: What do you find yourself craving most often?

• A) New experiences, challenges, or excitement

• B) Routine, stability, and calm

• C) Meaningful connections and conversations

• D) Physical touch or physical activities

Question 4: How would friends describe your recent mood?

• A) Less enthusiastic than usual

• B) More irritable or worried than usual

• C) More withdrawn or distant than usual

• D) More tense or rigid than usual

Your Results

Mostly A's: You Might Need a Dopamine Boost

If you selected mostly A's, you may benefit from increasing dopamine, which helps with motivation, pleasure, and goal achievement.

Natural Dopamine Boosters:

• Create a "wins list" of small, achievable daily goals

• Break larger projects into small, completable chunks

• Listen to music that gives you chills or excitement

• Try new foods, activities, or routes to work

• Celebrate achievements, no matter how small

Mostly B's: You Might Need a Serotonin Boost

If you selected mostly B's, you may benefit from increasing serotonin, which promotes feelings of calm and emotional balance.

Natural Serotonin Boosters:

• Get 15-30 minutes of morning sunlight daily

• Practice mindfulness meditation for 5-10 minutes

• Consume foods rich in tryptophan (eggs, cheese, turkey, nuts)

• Try gentle rhythmic exercise like walking, swimming, or cycling

• Recall positive memories or practice gratitude journaling

Mostly C's: You Might Need an Oxytocin Boost

If you selected mostly C's, you may benefit from increasing oxytocin, which deepens feelings of connection and bonding.

Natural Oxytocin Boosters:

• Give or receive hugs lasting 20+ seconds

• Connect with friends or family through video or in-person

• Practice active listening without interrupting

• Perform acts of kindness for others

• Spend time with pets or animals

Mostly D's: You Might Need an Endorphin Boost

If you selected mostly D's, you may benefit from increasing endorphins, which help manage stress and create feelings of pleasure.

Natural Endorphin Boosters:

• Engage in laughter through comedy or time with funny friends

• Try brief, intense exercise (even a 30-second sprint works)

• Enjoy dark chocolate (70%+ cacao)

• Use essential oils like lavender or rosemary

• Try controlled breathing exercises (4-7-8 method)

The Balanced Approach

While this quiz helps identify your primary chemical need, true happiness comes from balanced levels of all four chemicals. Try incorporating at least one activity for each chemical into your weekly routine.

Remember that persistent mood issues might indicate a need for professional support. While these natural approaches can complement treatment, they aren't substitutes for professional medical advice.

Which happiness chemical do you need most right now? Try implementing a few of the suggested activities this week and notice how your mood responds!

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‘Life-changing’ therapy treats rare childhood blindness

Four children have gained “life-changing improvements” in sight following pioneering treatment at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London.

The children were born with a severe impairment to their sight due to a rare genetic deficiency, which means they can barely distinguish between night and day. The gene defect causes retinal cells to malfunction and die.

However, a new treatment was shown to make retinal cells work better and survive longer. The procedure, developed by scientists at University College London, involves injecting healthy copies of the gene into the retina.

In a trial, four children received the novel therapy in one eye only. All four saw “remarkable improvements” in the treated eye over the following three years, but lost sight in their untreated eye.

One of the children involved was Jace (pictured), from Connecticut, US. “After the operation, Jace was immediately spinning, dancing and making the nurses laugh,” said DJ, his mum. “He started to respond to the TV and phone within a few weeks of surgery and, within six months, could recognise and name his favourite cars from several metres away.”

Surgeons are now exploring how to make the treatment more widely available.

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Dancing Shiva Pose (Parivrtta hasta padangusthasana)

What is Dancing Shiva Pose?

Dancing shiva pose, or parivrtta hasta padangusthasana in Sanskrit, is a challenging balancing posture and deep twist. Balancing on one leg, the yogi extends the other leg parallel to the floor, grasps it with the opposite hand, and twists toward the extended leg. The pose builds balance, confidence, flexibility and strength.

Instructions

• Begin standing. Inhale and bring the right knee toward the chest.

• Grasp the big toe with the first three fingers of the right hand. Exhale and extend the leg parallel to the floor. Grasp the outside of the right foot with the left hand.

• Exhale and twist the torso to the right, extending the right arm to the right. Gaze over the right shoulder.

• Breathe while holding the pose. Inhale and carefully untwist and release. Change sides.

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