Imagine a seesaw in your brain. On one side is your desire system, the network of brain areas related to seeking pleasure and reward. On the other side is your self-control system, the network of ...

Children who spent a lot of time on screens before the age of two showed changes in brain development that were later linked ...

Imagine you’re at a coffee shop, desperate for your morning caffeine fix. But the line? It’s crawling at a snail’s pace. With every agonizing second that drags by, your patience wears thinner and the ...

In A Nutshell A sharp brain day equals 40 extra minutes of work. Researchers found that daily cognitive sharpness had the same effect on goal achievement as working nearly an extra hour. Self-control ...

Imagine a world where your brain works against your wallet — welcome to Gen Z’s dopamine debt, a phenomenon where the brain’s reward system adapts to hyperstimulation, creating cycles of impulsive ...

Neuroplasticity is real: Your brain is constantly changing and can form new neural connections throughout your life. Stress is a blocker: Chronic stress inhibits the brain’s ability to adapt and ...

A new neuroimaging study suggests that adolescents with borderline personality disorder exhibit distinct patterns of brain ...

Explore how gambling affects the brain, triggering dopamine, adrenaline, and reward loops driven by uncertainty, anticipation, and near-misses.