In a small study that scanned the brains of teenagers while exposing them to tempting "food cues," researchers report that reduced activity in the brain's "self-regulation" system may be an important ...

We have long been told a simple story about reward: Dopamine is the "wanting" molecule that drives us toward goals, and ...

A good cry and short break later, I have my answer: I was attempting to think deeply when my brain wasn’t able to do so. Feeling like our thoughts freeze or at least don’t work as well when we’re ...

This article is an adapted excerpt from my newly released book, What Makes Your Brain Happy and Why You Should Do the Opposite. Elton is a philanthropist who specializes in raising funds to support ...

As humans, we experience vast arrays of emotions. While some of us have the ability to manage those emotions and reveal them during intentional moments, many of us do struggle with those big feelings, ...

If you’re an inherently self-aware or emotionally intelligent person, your brain probably functions at a different level than the average person. You’re not only in touch with your feelings, but you ...