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 ...

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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, ...

If there’s one name that dominates the wellness space right now, it’s Andrew Huberman, Ph.D. The Stanford neuroscientist and host of the Huberman Lab podcast has built a cult following by translating ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Have you ever wondered why you feel a rush of satisfaction after checking off a to-do list item or savoring a delicious meal? That’s dopamine at work—one of the most important neurotransmitters in ...

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 ...