the science of happiness

A Report by Maddy Galbraith

The Science of Happiness

The science behind what makes people happy and the chemistry involved

Hey everyone!

Have you ever wondered what truly is behind happiness and what makes you happy?

Well, after watching this powerpoint you will, so hang in there and enjoy!

All about that happy chemical

What is The happy chemical?

Serotonin~ a chemical that is in some way related to our mood.

The molecular formula of serotonin is C10H12N2O.

Serotonin plays an important part in the regulation of learning, our mood, and sleep.

For some cells, serotonin is a factor in our growth.

It also plays a part in healing our wounds!

I’m the chemical serotonin!

How is Serotonin produced?

Serotonin is produced “outside factors”

(How Is Serotonin Produced? | eHow.com)

The amount of sleep definitely affects how much serotonin is produced

Where is Serotonin Produced?

Seroton production takes place in the raphe nuclei

The raphe nuclei is in the brain stem

Physical features

When we are happy,we smile.

Out of 43 muscles in your face it take 13 to smile:)

Also, it takes 33 to frown :(

How to boost serotonin production

1). Relax

2). Eat little amounts of carbs

3). Eat more protein

4). Eat more fat (but not too much!)

5). Take a fish oil supplement

Lets get our

relaxation on!

5).Exercise more often

6). avoid caffeine

7). get more sleep

8). Watch what you eat

9). spend more time with loved ones

Things that make people happy

1).eating your favorite food(29%)

2).Shopping for new things (28%)

3). Hanging out with friends (27%)

4).Someone flirting with you (26%)

5). A delicious cup of coffee (22%)

6). A surprise (20%)

7).Relaxing (11%)

8).Getting a highscore on a test (8%)

9).Recieving a text message from a friend (5%)

10). Catching up with friends (3%)

and this

What makes our class happy?

7 people

2 people

7 people

4 people

Can money buy happiness?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSIkdWxotKw Credit to asapscience

Lets see What you’ve learned!

What is the molecular formula for serotonin?

C10H12N2O.

Does the amount of sleep affect serotonin production?Yes

Where is the raphi nuceli?In the brain stem

How many muscles does it take to frown?33

Sources

ask.yahoo.com

In what part of the brain is serotonin produced? | Answerbag http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1946114#ixzz2QYOhGFAI

http://www.marksdailyapple.com/serotonin-boosters/#axzz2QjvrYzhs

Google and Google images

How Is Serotonin Produced? | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how-does_5136393_serotonin-produced.html#ixzz2QYNcaRaU

Thanks for watching!