Dopamine is an inotropic agent that has vasodilatory effects at low doses. It is a common belief that low-dose dopamine may be helpful in the prevention and treatment of acute renal failure and is ...

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 ...

The cerebellum is essential for sensorimotor control but also contributes to higher cognitive functions including social behaviors. In a recent study, an international research consortium including ...

We live in a fast-paced world. When we're not fighting our alarm clocks to get a quick workout in before our 9-to-5, we're working after hours to put those final touches on work projects. That doesn't ...

Research in mice has shown how exercise increases levels of a chemical called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which bolsters the release of the “feel-good” hormone dopamine (DA). DA is known ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am the President of Diversified, a CFP and author. Rather than exploring how money can make someone unhappy, let’s look at how ...

Worried about slipping into the winter blues? A "dopamine menu" could help. Popularized on social media, a dopamine menu is a list of positive activities that people can do to feel better during a ...