When we listen to music while doing a work that is physically exhausting, the feeling of fatigue seems to be forgotten for a moment. What is the reason of this?
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Dopamine and serotonin are chemicals produced naturally in the body, or neurotransmitters, in medical language. Both are produced and secreted in the brain. Dopamine has an important role in the protection of mental and physical health. It has an important role on sense of reward, motivation, and memory. Listening to music is one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to increase the dopamine secretion of the brain.
Serotonin is better known among the people and is known as the 'happiness hormone'. Low level of serotonin; It causes problems such as weakness, constant fatigue or a general lack of energy. Listening to music increases the secretion of both natural chemicals. Especially, the increase of serotonin level increases your energy. This makes us feel more energetic and happy. In short, it is possible to say that music has a catchy effect on our fatigue.