We connect food and pleasure when it comes to certain flavors, but you may not know that some foods partner with chemical messengers in your brain to make you feel great. Known as “dopamine foods,” ...

Look for a quick mood booster? Not a problem, as these snack foods are most likely to boost your mood.

Food can be a mind-altering experience, and not just because it can produce dopamine. Food has had psychoactive effects that ...

That mental clarity you’ve been searching for might be directly connected to what’s on your fork. That mid-afternoon mental slowdown, the inability to concentrate, or feeling like your thoughts are ...

Research suggests compounds in foods like blackberries and kale can influence brain chemistry tied to motivation and activity — another reminder that what we eat affects more than we realize.

As the seasons shift and the days get shorter, many of us may be feeling our energy dwindling. Consequently, this time of year, our moods can feel a bit more sensitive. While we can’t control the ...

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 ...

Dopamine is the brain's motivational spark, driving us to chase what feels good, say scrolling another reel on social media, and steer clear of what doesn't, like touching a hot stove. But scientists ...

A guide to shopping and eating for nourishment — not just pleasure Every March, National Nutrition Month invites us to pause and ask a question most of us avoid: Why do I eat what I eat? Not what ...