A new social media trend uses dopamine anchoring to transform dreaded tasks into rewarding activities by consistently pairing ...

Dopamine anchoring, a neuroscience-based technique, is gaining popularity for boosting productivity and mental well-being. It ...

Dopamine levels drop even lower after menopause, thanks to natural drops in estrogen that occur at this stage. In fact, in a Yale study, lack of estrogen led to a 30% die-off in dopamine-producing ...

Ultraprocessed foods can cause dopamine release, according to Dr. Anna Lembke at Stanford University. She spoke with CNN about what dopamine is, what it does, and you can balance it if you have a ...

This diagram shows the phasic peaks and tonic valleys of dopamine levels, the former encoding unexpected rewards and the latter encoding expected events. Dreyer et al. 2010/Journal of Neuroscience ...

Playing games like basketball, football, or tennis adds a social element that boosts dopamine. The combination of competition, connection, and physical effort makes these activities especially ...

Dopamine is also released during meditation, says Dr. Gordon. Research has found that meditation can influence positive brain changes and improved brain functions, including emotions that help ...

Christopher Bergland crossing the finish line of the Triple Ironman (7.2-mile swim, 336-mile bike, 78.6-mile run) in 38 hours and 46 minutes. Tonic levels of dopamine are required to achieve most ...

Specifically, the researchers studied how the brain’s dopamine levels affected the effectiveness of placebo analgesia (i.e. placebo pain relief.) To do this, they divided participants into two ...

Why constant scrolling lowers dopamine levels and makes normal life feel boring compared to digital stimulation By Miriam Musa Jun 26, 2025 9:59 am Photo Credit: Shutterstock.com / Prostock-studio ...

There is too much of a good thing. You may be dealing with too much dopamine, making it hard to enjoy simple things. A fast may help, according to a psychiatrist.