Dopamine plays a key role in both motivation and reward. There are many natural ways to stimulate the release of dopamine without giving in to temptations of the modern world. Nick Fancher, National ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Adam Albright It’s ironic how taxing it can be to get yourself to do things you know will make you feel better. When ...

You know that little jolt of happiness you get when you finally finish a big project or simply check off a task on your to-do list? That feeling comes from dopamine, a neurotransmitter that acts like ...

It’s hard to deny the buzz you get when you go shopping. It’s called “retail therapy” for a reason. But that buzz is rarely good for your wallet. One woman figured out how to still get that “dopamine ...

When it comes to dopamine, we act like kids in a candy store. But instead of overindulging, experts suggest looking for sources that take a little more work.

Tj Power is the lead neuroscientist at the DOSE Lab and cofounder of Neurify, a trailblazing organization in the mental health sector. He is also a renowned international speaker, having captivated ...

This post was written by Kübra Fethiye Karataş, MSc, with edits from Jo Cutler, Ph.D. Many of the ways we help require effort Source: Blue Bird / Pexels At the heart of motivation is a simple question ...

Maybe you’d like to spend time on hobbies or hang out with friends, but nothing feels as exciting and engaging as it used to –– so you just squander another hour on social media. Your problem may have ...

LOS ANGELES — Maybe you'd like to spend time on hobbies or hang out with friends, but nothing feels as exciting and engaging as it used to –– so you just squander another hour on social media. Your ...