In the late 2010s, dopamine detoxing or fasting emerged as the latest scientific-sounding wellness trend. But what is a dopamine detox? The exact definition of a dopamine detox has always been ...

A new study shows dopamine isn’t the brain’s movement “gas pedal” after all. Instead of setting speed or strength, it quietly enables movement in the background, much like oil in an engine. When ...

Dopamine is a type of neurotransmitter, a chemical messenger that communicates messages between nerve cells in your brain and the rest of your body. It’s involved in motivation, reward, and many ...

Dopamine rushes, withdrawals, and detoxes are trending among wellness gurus online. But experts say the science behind the trendy phrases doesn’t hold up. The nerve cells pictured here are responsible ...