Acts of kindness have consistently proven to release the feel-good chemicals in people's brains. Try volunteering this ...

Help your brain help you boost your happy hormones. To explain exactly how these "happiness" chemicals work, I spoke to Loretta Breuning, founder of the Inner Mammal Institute and author of . Below ...

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 ...

Interior design trends do tend to give us whiplash with the speed at which they go between minimalist and maximalist. One second we are all back on the sleek Scandi hype, the next it's all about ...

If you’ve ever competed in a race, think back to that instant feel-good vibe you experience when you cross the finish line. And, if you’re not a runner, insert another personal or professional ...

There’s no shortage of blogs, podcasts, and self-help books on the importance of dopamine for the brain. In fact, many portray dopamine as the secret to better motivation, sharper thinking, and ...

ParentsThe hormone dopamine is a neurotransmitter produced in the brain. Essentially, this hormone acts as a chemical messenger between neurons. Dopamine is released when the brain expects a reward ...

New York-based experience entertainment company Fever is bringing the first Dopamine Land experience to D.C. next month. (Courtesy Fever) New York-based experience entertainment company Fever is ...

A new study shows dopamine isn’t the brain’s movement “gas pedal” after all. Instead of setting speed or strength, it quietly ...