Dopamine is trending as the most popular neurotransmitter. And why not? There are days I think it rules the world or at least the day–to-day activities of my friends and family. The craving you have ...

Managing dopamine can boost focus, motivation, and productivity. Discover why controlling your brain’s reward system is the ...

Researchers tracked the brain's dopamine reward system and found -- for the first time ­-- this system flexibly retunes toward the most important goal when faced with multiple competing needs. While ...

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 ...

A new study published in Brain Sciences provides evidence that dopamine promotes movement by directly altering the excitability of key neurons in the brain’s motor circuitry. The research identifies a ...

Research is showing popular obesity medications can also interfere with patients’ libido, but there are ways to address it.

You can harness your brain's natural dopamine-seeking tendencies to reach your goals across many areas of life. Morsa Images via Getty Images We’ve all been there. An important email needs a response, ...

In today's fast-paced world, the realms of fitness and gaming have captured the imaginations and routines of millions. The psychological aspects that underlie these two seemingly disparate activities ...

We’ve all been there. An important email needs a response, but you just can’t bring yourself to type it out. Instead, your mind wants to focus on anything else ― scrolling TikTok, organizing your sock ...

ITHACA, N.Y. – While many studies have investigated the neuroscience behind how an animal learns to achieve a goal, such as obtaining water when thirsty, none have understood how animals choose ...