Researchers found that cutting the vagus nerve in mice reduced dopamine activity and lessened the frequency of reward ...

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

For decades, dopamine has been celebrated in neuroscience as the quintessential "reward molecule"—a chemical herald of pleasure, motivation, and reinforcement. In popular understanding, higher ...

From creative pursuits to simple sensory shifts, these psychologist-approved hobbies can help naturally support dopamine ...

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A baby's babbling may sound like nonsense, but it's actually an extended act of trial-and-error learning. As babies produce ...

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 ...

Ever find yourself unable to stop scrolling through your phone, chasing that next funny video or interesting post? Or maybe you've felt a rush of excitement when you achieve a goal, eat a delicious ...

Migraines are a leading cause of disability. Worldwide about 14.7 percent of people experience migraines. Migraines entail severe pain as well as increased sensitivity to usually non-painful stimuli ...

Picture this: you wake up in the morning and feel like you own the world. You are full of energy and positivity. And you start your day with enthusiasm. Sounds perfect, isn’t it? Well, this may not ...

Willeit and Sitte have found that serious health problems can arise if too little or too much dopamine is being self-produced. For example, if too few dopamine molecules are released and in ...