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09/18/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Treating methamphetamine-induced dopamine damage using traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)

Methamphetamine is a highly addictive stimulant drug. It is more commonly known as “meth” and is illegally used to induce powerful euphoric effects similar to those produced by the use of cocaine. Consistent use of the substance can lead to dopamine neurotoxicity, a condition wherein the brain cannot properly produce dopamine. In order to reduce […]

09/05/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Dopamine influences your decisions; scientists discover that how long we have to wait for what we want affects its value

Scientists at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) are explaining the allure of waiting for your lover’s caress — or at least why and how we judge something to be “worth” our waiting. Assistant professor of biology at UTSA Matthew Wanat believes that dopamine, the neurotransmitter often associated with mood regulation, plays a […]

08/29/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

You won’t believe what happens to your brain when you eat junk food

You may be eating yourself stupid, according to some newly published research. A 2015 study has found that people exposed to a typical Western diet, which is high in processed food, sugar, fats, and salt, have smaller hippocampi compared to those who had a healthier, more well-balanced diet of fruits, fish, and vegetables. Around 250 elderly patients […]

07/01/2018 / By David Williams

The more you use your smartphone, the more stupid you become; but why?

Millions of people from all over the world are addicted to using their smartphones. Now experts are saying that it’s high time this addiction got reined in before things get even worse. Because with the way things are, smartphone use is slowly but surely making all kinds of people suffer the negative consequences, including shorter […]

05/07/2018 / By David Williams

Researchers rank Instagram as worst social media app for young people’s mental health

Social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter have been a boon for most people. They allow users to connect with each other while also enjoying access to a number of extra features at the same time. However, not all of them are beneficial. In fact, many of them can be harmful to one’s mental health. Researchers from the […]

12/26/2017 / By Rita Winters

Social media mind games: Psychologist reveals Facebook’s manipulation tactics to keep you hooked (and what you can do about it)

Admit it; you’re on Facebook — if you’re not in it, you know at least someone who is. Platforms such as this, called social media sites, come and go through the years. However, only one company — Facebook — has stood the test, growing steadily with each passing year. But what does Facebook have that other […]

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