Dopamine is one of the most extensively studied chemical messengers in the human brain, and yet scientists are still figuring out how it works to accomplish so much. For years, the classic view has ...

After years of struggling with ADHD symptoms, Samantha was encouraged by an advertisement she saw on TikTok for dopamine patches. Samantha, who is using her first name to protect her privacy, has ...

If you’ve heard of two of the brain’s chemical neurotransmitters, it’s probably dopamine and serotonin. Never mind that glutamate and GABA do most of the work — it’s the thrill of dopamine as the ...

It’s all about tricking our brains like Pavlov’s dogs—on purpose Dopamine anchoring is a self-help technique that uses positive associations to make boring or challenging tasks feel more manageable, ...

Dopamine in the brain influences movement, learning, motivation and sleep. In humans, problems with dopamine are linked to conditions like Parkinson's disease, depression and sleep disorders. While ...

Can cutting out the things that make us feel good make us feel…better?

People are a mystery. Sometimes I'm convinced we're all just a bunch of intricate puzzles who happen to be wearing pants. To have a decent shot at comprehending human behavior, we need to better ...

We love a good TikTok trend. Last week we were all about being very demure, very mindful; the week before that we went cucumber crazy, and now the latest trend to take over our FYPs is a surprisingly ...