Sometimes dubbed the 'pleasure chemical', dopamine is often wildly misunderstood. Nikolay Kukushkin delves into what the much ...

Our daily actions affect the brain more than we realize. According to psychologist Dr. Leah Kaylor, simple activities can ...

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Picture this: you wake up in the morning and feel like you own the world. You are full of energy and positivity. And you ...

ST. PAUL, Minn., March 26 (UPI) --While it seems like a contradiction, many obese people do not enjoy eating rich, calorie-laden foods. A study published Wednesday indicates that low levels of a key ...

Dopamine is the brain's motivational spark, driving us to chase what feels good, say scrolling another reel on social media, and steer clear of what doesn't, like touching a hot stove. But scientists ...

Dopamine doesn’t flood the brain as once believed – it fires in exact, ultra-fast bursts that target specific neurons. The discovery turns a century-old view of dopamine on its head and could ...

Every January, a specific kind of silence settles in. The shimmering lights are packed away, the calendar empties, and the ...