In practice, it may be more appropriate to call this behavior dopamine scrolling; continually scrolling keeps our nervous system constantly waiting for comfort, novelty or validation from ...

Surprise rewards may boost movement speed, hinting that dopamine signals in the brain help control motivation and physical vigor.

The parallels between ultraprocessed foods and tobacco raise concerns about addiction and health risks, urging policymakers to implement effective regulations.

The dominant narrative frames doomscrolling as a dopamine addiction or a willpower failure. Behavioral science suggests something more honest: your brain is seeking low-stakes unpredictability because ...

New research by engineers at the University of Colorado Boulder aims to get to the bottom of why, as the saying goes, you get a "skip in your step" when you're happy.

New research by engineers at the University of Colorado Boulder aims to get to the bottom of why, as the saying goes, you get a "skip in your step" when you're happy.

Unexpected rewards boost movement speed within 220 milliseconds, revealing how dopamine-linked reward prediction shapes human motion and offering a potential biomarker for brain disorders.

The overconsumption of ultra-processed foods impacts many Americans and drives annual spending habits. One survey found that roughly 67 percent of Americans use snacks and treats to lift their mood.

Today nearly everyone in America has become just as silly. People are “exactly like the pigeons,” says Peter Balsam, a ...

I used to think dopamine was just a chemical in the brain. Turns out, it can make or break a life.

Orlando, Fla. - Americans spend four to five hours a day on their phones. That’s more than a full workday every week. And every buzz, ping, bell, and whistle from your phone can set off a chain ...