Individuals may value rewards more when earned through effort
A study from Stanford researchers suggests that effort can increase the perceived value of rewards by triggering neurochemical responses related to pleasure.
Are you experiencing a mental hangover after the Olympics? You are not alone
This article discusses the emotional rollercoaster and communal experience surrounding the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, highlighting the subsequent sense of loss and disconnection felt by many as the event concludes.
'Ruined my life': how medication triggered gambling and sex addiction in hundreds of people
Emma developed gambling problems after taking medication intended for movement disorders, a situation mirrored by over 250 others in the UK who reported similar addictions linked to prescribed dopamine agonists.
The rule for money that 'breaks the dopamine' of impulsive purchases
A new financial strategy advocates for a month of no unnecessary spending to promote happiness and conscious consumerism.
Social Media: 'Imagine a World Where Cocaine Never Runs Out'
Dr. Anna Lembke discusses her new book and the pressing issue of loneliness among young people in the context of addiction.
Dopamine and the Death of Work
The article discusses an interview experience conducted by an AI, exploring the implications of artificial intelligence on job application processes and the feelings of discomfort it evokes in candidates.
Love is not magical, it's chemical... it's just a scientific party going on in the brain
This article explores the scientific basis of love, highlighting how chemicals like dopamine and oxytocin influence our feelings and behaviors.
Cat Deeley’s ‘dopamine dressing’ jumper is from Kate Middleton and Claudia Winkleman’s go-to brand
Cat Deeley showcased a vibrant red jumper from a popular brand on This Morning, embodying the trend of ‘dopamine dressing’ favored by well-known figures such as Kate Middleton and Claudia Winkleman.
Olympics on the Other Side of the Earth: Dopamine from Korean Cuisine Lunch Boxes, Galbijjim and Jeyuk Popular
Korean athletes at the Olympics are raving about the Korean lunch boxes provided by the Korean Sports Council, particularly enjoying dishes like galbijjim and jeyuk.
How do algorithms reengineer the human brain? And what are the strategies to liberate from them?
The article discusses how social media algorithms manipulate human behavior, significantly impacting brain chemistry, particularly dopamine levels, and proposes strategies for overcoming these influences.
Cellular Implant Against Parkinson's Tested on Humans
Researchers at USC's Keck Medicine Medical Center are testing an experimental stem cell implant on Parkinson's patients to restore dopamine production in the brain.
Overstimulation, dopamine, fear of rejection: how social networks use neuroscience against adolescents
The article discusses how social networks exploit neuroscience to keep adolescents engaged and addicted, leading to negative emotional and psychological effects.
Manuel Viso: "The crunch of potatoes activates the pleasure neurotransmitter, and your brain applauds"
Dr. Manuel Viso discusses how the crunch of fried potatoes activates dopamine, leading to a rapid sensation of reward that can trap the nervous system.
Ironman brought me post-race melancholy, says neuroscientist Fričová about dopamine
Neuroscientist Dominika Fričová discusses the role of dopamine in motivation and desire, reflecting on her experience participating in the Ironman race.
"The Screen Has a Great Influence Through Dopamine and the Limbic System"
Virginie Tyou assists children and parents in managing mobile phone usage, discussing addiction symptoms and aggression in young children while emphasizing that parents need not feel guilty and that mere screen time is not significantly impactful.
How Excessive Screen Use Exhausts Our Brain
Constant exposure to smartphones and social media overburdens our brains, depleting dopamine and altering our functioning, leaving us overstimulated and disconnected from reality, as warned by neuroscientist TJ Power.
Michael E. Long, on the hormone of desire: "Dopamine makes us chase things we don't really need"
The article discusses how dopamine drives people to pursue desires, often leading them to acquire things they don't actually need, particularly during holiday seasons.
Anesthesia of Desire: This is the consequence in the brain of the over-gifted child
The article explores how excessive exposure to stimuli leads to dopamine system saturation, rendering formerly exciting experiences less stimulating for children who receive too many gifts.
Generation Alpha: 'These children hardly know boredom - that's a problem'
A youth researcher discusses how Generation Alpha, born from 2010 onward, is frequently glued to their phones, seeking constant dopamine stimulation, yet asserts they are not a lost generation.
Parkinson's: a new discovery reconsiders treatment with levodopa
A study by McGill University researchers published in Nature Neuroscience challenges a long-standing belief about how dopamine affects movement, potentially leading to better understanding and new treatments for Parkinson's disease.