How we learn to predict an outcome isn’t determined by how many times a cue and reward happen together. Instead, how much ...

If you've heard of two of the brain's chemical neurotransmitters, it's probably dopamine and serotonin. Never mind that glutamate and GABA do most of the work - it's the thrill of dopamine as the ...

Forget everything you knew about practice making perfect. New research shows your brain is actually wired to learn faster ...

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 ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you’re wondering how to feel happier, less stressed and more energized, the answer may be inside your ...

The overconsumption of ultra-processed foods impacts many Americans and drives annual spending habits. One survey found that roughly 67 percent of Americans use snacks and treats to lift their mood.

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") ...

More than a century ago, Pavlov trained his dog to associate the sound of a bell with food. Ever since, scientists have assumed the dog learned this through repetition. The more times the dog heard ...