Dopamine is a fascinating neurotransmitter responsible for allowing people to feel pleasure, satisfaction, and motivation. However, this neurotransmitter often takes center stage in discussions about ...

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Learn how dopamine influences love, creativity, and addiction with Dr. Lieberman. Join Lewis Howes and Dr. Daniel Lieberman as they explore the profound impact of dopamine on behavior, from love and ...

What is at the root of true happiness? If you ask the Finns, who were recently named the happiest nation for the eighth year running, it’s predominantly about having trust in your community, combined ...

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 ...

We like to call dopamine the brain’s “pleasure chemical,” but that shorthand is far too neat for what it actually does. More often, it helps train attention toward what feels salient, uncertain, and ...

Your phone is killing your focus. Social media is ruining your concentration. Short form content has destroyed your ability to read long articles or engage deeply with important work. But it doesn't ...

Some experts believe many psychological problems stem from excessive outside intrusions rather than inner conflicts. Anna Lembke, professor of psychiatry at Stanford University, contends that many ...

Research led by Aarhus University in Denmark reports that individuals with substance use disorders experience a heightened urge to move in response to music with complex rhythms and harmonies.

When it comes to dopamine, we act like kids in a candy store. But instead of overindulging, experts suggest looking for ...

Nicotine is an addictive substance found in cigarettes and some vaping devices. Over time, continued nicotine use can lead to long-term brain changes. Nicotine is the active ingredient in tobacco, ...