Today, nearly everyone in America has become just as silly. People are “exactly like the pigeons,” says Peter Balsam, a ...

Dopamine is usually the first point of call to explain why food and drugs feel rewarding. However, a new study has found that signals from the gut, carried by the vagus nerve, are required for normal ...

A TechGYD feature highlights Dr. Gregory Duhon explaining how fitness apps influence dopamine, motivation, discipline, ...

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 ...

ADHD is the most common neurobiological disorder in children. The key word being neurobiological. When in the throes of raising a neurodivergent child, it’s easy to forget that their behavior is ...

Most people today know a dopamine detox or dopamine fast as a quick cure-all for their mental health problems. This is how it typically works: Step 1. An individual accrues a number of bad lifestyle ...

I used to think dopamine was just a chemical in the brain. Turns out, it can make or break a life. Coined by Dr. Cameron Sepa in 2019, "dopamine fasting" (otherwise known as a "dopamine detox") ...

The first time a person rides a rollercoaster, they may find it exhilarating, but when they get back on to ride again, they may find that they can’t replicate that initial feeling of excitement.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I’ve always been a big believer in balance. A little screen time here, a little fresh air there. (A little mindless scrolling, a ...

Some people start the year with resolutions to eat more vegetables or meditate more often. For me, these were actual doctor’s orders after I developed a stress-related condition and had to take a ...

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 ...