ADRENALINE is one of the most powerful inhibitors of tone in unstriated muscle; it is therefore expected to produce active relaxation. Active relaxation by adrenaline has been found in pieces of ...

ATLANTIC CITY – Fight. Just fight. That’s all South Plainfield’s Eva Altamirano could do in the waning seconds of Friday’s state semifinal. Newton/Kittatinny’s Liliana Zaku-Ramos’ grip had her a few ...

An adrenaline rush is one of the body’s vital defense mechanisms. This occurs when the body releases the hormone adrenaline, or epinephrine, into the bloodstream. The adrenal glands, which sit above ...

All living creatures survive and flourish by avoiding threats and gravitating toward rewards. Humans have language and consciousness, which creates problems with an avoidance response. Thoughts create ...

When we hear the word "addiction," we normally think about drugs, alcohol, or cigarettes. Less discussed but also common is adrenaline addiction: creating stress to get an adrenaline rush. Ironically, ...

Adrenaline junkie is a phrase that’s used to describe people who enjoy intense and thrilling activities that generate an adrenaline rush. Other terms include sensation seekers, adventurers, or thrill ...