Dopamine drops naturally as we age. In fact, according to a report in the journal Oxidative Medicine and Cell Longevity, each decade we lose up to 10% of the cells that produce and process dopamine. 2 ...

It’s easy to sit down and scroll on your phone or grab a sweet treat when you need to recharge. But are they really replenishing your batteries? Typically, these behaviors – like when you spend hours ...

The neurochemical has become a boogeyman for people worried about addiction and indulgence. But the real story is a lot more complex. By Dana G. Smith The neurotransmitter dopamine is eliciting a lot ...

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 ...

A dopamine detox entails fasting from dopamine producing activities, or “pleasures,” with the hope of decreasing reward sensitivity. However, no substantial evidence supports the concept of a ...