hormones

Chemical substances, produced in the body by endocrine glands, that are transported by the blood to other organs to stimulate their function. Adrenaline, estrogen, insulin, and testosterone are all hormones.

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She says she started feeling unwell in her pregnancy after "my hormones, or something, went a bit wrong".

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As we spend less time in the sun, we get less serotonin and more melatonin, hormones that influence mood and sleep, she says.

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Being outdoors can trigger measurable changes inside your body from lowering stress hormones, easing blood pressure and even improving your gut health.

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The lack of research that includes female participants is partly down to menstrual cycles and fluctuating hormones, making it more "complicated to track", Ms Patel explains.

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And the notion that Claire and Jamie’s instant enduring connection might have its roots in something more mysterious than hormones is intriguing.