A Gen Z reader writes that distractions and instant gratification have re-wired young minds, stripping away focus and fulfillment.

Gaba is the wellness world’s latest buzzword. It’s made by our bodies and acts like serotonin or dopamine. Here’s what you need to know ...

Summary: For the first time, researchers have directly observed dopamine release in the human brain during moments of cognitive flexibility. Using PET imaging, they found that dopamine levels spike in ...

Generally the longer the birds worked at it, the better they got. As the birds gradually mastered their tunes, the team also measured the level of dopamine released in the birds’ basal ganglia, a part ...

As the birds gradually mastered their tunes, the team also measured the level of dopamine released in the birds' basal ganglia, a part of the brain involved in learning new motor skills.

An artist says she’s a “dopamine dresser” and picks her bold-colored outfits to ward off feeling grumpy. Dopamine dressing is a fashion trend which involves wearing clothing that makes you ...

Welcome to the dopamine hijack. Modern life is designed to give you constant hits of dopamine—the brain chemical linked to motivation, reward, and pleasure. But what happens when your dopamine ...