Dhaka, Oct. 15 -- Hormones are vital for maintaining normal body functions, but scientists are finding they can also powerfully - and sometimes negatively - affect our mood and mental health.

While emotions are often seen as products of conscious control, research shows that hormones, like neurotransmitters, can shape how we think and feel. Some scientists are now exploring how this connection could lead to new treatments for depression, anxiety and other mood disorders.

Hormones are chemical messengers released by glands and organs that travel through the bloodstream to trigger specific biological responses. More than 50 hormones have been identified, managing key processes including growth, reproduction, metabolism, sleep, and mental ...