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Suzuki, now Dean of the College of Arts and Science at NYU and a professor of Neuroscience and Psychology, is often asked about the famous "runner's high." Although she admits she is not a runner herself, she explains that this euphoric feeling experienced during or after running is due to a flood of neurochemicals such as dopamine, serotonin, noradrenaline, and endorphins. These chemicals create a mood-boosting "bubble bath" for the brain, providing immediate feelings of happiness and well-being.