The placebo effect can have a significant influence on treatment outcomes. While we still have a lot to learn about how and why a patient’s expectations can influence the effectiveness of medication ...

Neuroscience researcher Mia Soviero says this morning routine helps boost her mood and increase her dopamine levels.

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Could coffee help to counteract some of the effects of alcohol on the brain, and potentially limit the risk of addiction? That's what's suggested by a new study of how caffeine interacts with the ...

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 ...

A McGill-led study is challenging a popular theory about how dopamine drives movement, a discovery that could shift how ...

According to a longevity expert, there's an incredibly simple way to increase dopamine every day. And good thing—because our mental health is something we work on from the moment we wake up, whether ...

How Does Auvelity Work for Major Depressive Disorder? Auvelity helps to lessen the symptoms of major depressive disorder through a combination of two medicines that have antidepressant effects.

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

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