By Andy Furman NKyTribune staff writer Dr. Ed Connor is worried. And he wants you to be as well — he says, “Today, people enter life through cell phones.” At least that’s what he told the shocked ...

Discover the impact of dopamine on the brain's reward circuit, from pleasure to addiction, and how to find balance.

A research team from the University of Cologne conducted one of the most comprehensive studies on dopamine and decision-making in humans so far, providing evidence for effects of the former on the ...

To cite a few of many examples: A Washington Post podcast declared that “dopamine surges” explain why “you can’t stop scrolling, even though you know you should.” The Guardian reported that Silicon ...

But expertise in ophthalmology and neuroscience doesn't automatically translate to expertise in motivation science. Huberman aside, the recent dopamine craze has spawned more misconceptions than a ...

New recovery school in Loudoun County, Virginia, provides academic and treatment support for students with substance abuse ...

A scientist explains how the brain works to flip a fear into a thrill and offers advice to parents of youngsters who might ...

Dreading a task at the end of a long week? There may be a way to trick your brain into seeing that chore as a reward. “Dopamine anchoring” is the latest psychology hack making the rounds on social ...

These activities can activate dopamine pathways, as well as the release of other neurotransmitters, such as oxytocin and serotonin, which contribute to a positive mood. The popularity of dopamine ...