The release of the “feel-good” chemicals dopamine, serotonin, endorphins, and oxytocin are tied to specific lifestyle, exercise, and dietary choices. Here’s what triggers each one.

norepinephrine, and/or dopamine function; and both respond better to combinations of psychological and pharmacological treatments than to either of these modalities alone. Tuthill et al. (2006) ...

A novel therapy involving electrical pulses to the vagus nerve might unlock the brain’s hidden potential to rewire itself and ...

This study provides important findings on the neural circuits underlying dishabituation of the olfactory avoidance response in Drosophila. The data as presented provide solid evidence that the ...

Muscles act like brain meds, boosting memory and mood better than supplements. Here's why strength training is key to ...