Compulsive shoppers and even overeaters are getting ‘vicarious satiety’ thanks to apps that aim to mimic the rush of getting ...

Dreading a task at the end of a long week? There may be a way to trick your brain into seeing that chore as a reward. “Dopamine anchoring” is the latest psychology hack making the rounds on social ...

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When you were a kid, the adults in your life likely used some kind of bartering system to convince you to do things. Eat your vegetables? “You get dessert after.” Do your home work? “You get an extra ...

If you’ve ever paired a long gym session with your favorite playlist or promised yourself a coffee break after a tedious task, you may have unknowingly tapped into a psychological technique that’s now ...

There’s no shortage of blogs, podcasts, and self-help books on the importance of dopamine for the brain. In fact, many portray dopamine as the secret to better motivation, sharper thinking, and ...