The 'Dopamine Loop' is not just about pleasure; it's about motivation. Dopamine, a neurotransmitter, plays a crucial role in regulating reward, motivation, and habit formation. It releases not only ...

A new study from the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience brings together two schools of thought on the function of the neurotransmitter dopamine: one saying that dopamine provides a learning signal ...

We all know what it feels like to be motivated—that sense of eager anticipation and potent drive that propels us into action. Feelings of contentment or euphoria often accompany our peak motivational ...

There are countless times that I started with the whole attitude of wanting to change my habits, and countless times that I ended up failing. The reason was not very clear to me, but one day I heard ...

Can cutting out the things that make us feel good make us feel…better?

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

A TechGYD feature highlights Dr. Gregory Duhon explaining how fitness apps influence dopamine, motivation, discipline, ...

A mom and science writer offers an operating manual for parents grappling with kids' screen use and cravings for sweets.

Modern leadership has a neurochemistry problem. In boardrooms and strategy calls, I see the same pattern: urgency masquerading as excellence. Teams move fast but rarely feel grounded. Leaders feel ...