Food plays an important part in maintaining healthy dopamine levels. Here’s what to eat—and avoid—to support your brain’s ...

The actions we take every day—whether dopamine-boosting or energy-depleting—have a direct impact on our mental health. In fact, a 2023 study showed that certain creative activities, such as gardening ...

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter — a chemical made in your brain. It carries messages to your nerve cells. Dopamine is also a hormone made in your adrenal glands that gets released into your bloodstream ...

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 ...

Think there’s nothing better than a chocolate chip cookie? But which chocolate chip cookie? Not all cookies are created equal, and it’s not always about the sugar content. Let’s try two different ...

Our daily actions affect the brain more than we realize. According to psychologist Dr. Leah Kaylor, simple activities can support mood, motivation, and mental well-being, especially during the darker ...

If you've experienced a jolt of excitement when your phone buzzes, a rush from seeing a new parking space open up, or a flutter of hope before good news lands, you've experienced dopamine at work. But ...

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 ...