What appears to be “high performance” often reflects a reward system running on fumes rather than sustainable focus.

Dopamine is trending as the most popular neurotransmitter. And why not? There are days I think it rules the world or at least the day–to-day activities of my friends and family. The craving you have ...

If you've heard of two of the brain's chemical neurotransmitters, it's probably dopamine and serotonin. Never mind that glutamate and GABA do most of the work - it's the thrill of dopamine as the ...

Your brain on dopamine is a powerful thing. After all, it’s the molecule of drive, anticipation, and achievement – all things triggered by the brain’s reward system for better mental health. However, ...

Researchers tracked the brain's dopamine reward system and found -- for the first time ­-- this system flexibly retunes toward the most important goal when faced with multiple competing needs. While ...

Have you ever wondered why staying motivated feels so much harder for you than it seems to for others? If you’re a woman with ADHD, it’s not just in your head. Dopamine, the brain’s key motivator, ...

If you have ADHD and run a business, you probably know this pattern well. You set a huge exciting goal, sprint for a week or two, then life gets busy and you ghost your own plans. You feel guilty, you ...

If there’s one name that dominates the wellness space right now, it’s Andrew Huberman, Ph.D. The Stanford neuroscientist and host of the Huberman Lab podcast has built a cult following by translating ...

You can harness your brain's natural dopamine-seeking tendencies to reach your goals across many areas of life. Morsa Images via Getty Images We’ve all been there. An important email needs a response, ...

In today's fast-paced world, the realms of fitness and gaming have captured the imaginations and routines of millions. The psychological aspects that underlie these two seemingly disparate activities ...