It has long been known as the arbiter of reward in the brain, but recent findings could upend this classic theory of dopamine ...

We have long been told a simple story about reward: Dopamine is the "wanting" molecule that drives us toward goals, and opioids are the "liking" molecules that provide the hit of pleasure once we get ...

Researchers at the University of Missouri may have found a clue to help uncover a possible link between autism and Parkinson's disease.

Japan has approved two stem cell-based therapies for treating Parkinson's disease and heart failure in a world first, through ...

Many people suffer from anxiety, unaware it stems from undiagnosed ADHD. This condition, affecting executive functions like planning, can be mistaken for personality flaws. Untreated ADHD leads to ...

ADHD often looks like “not trying," but the science tells a different story. Here’s what parents should know about the ADHD ...

Stimulant medications can make some people have a smaller appetite. If you take both a GLP⁠-1 and a stimulant, you might not feel the need to eat as much as you need to. That could cause you to lose ...

For decades, one of the greatest challenges to treating neurological disorders like attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is that its symptoms often resemble those of several other conditions.

“One of the best ways to enhance brain function is aerobic exercise,” says neurologist David Perlmutter, MD. Just a little bit of mild exercise a day—from walking to yoga—triggers activity in the ...

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I turned fifty-three last year, and something I didn't expect has been happening: I feel better than I did at forty. Not because I found some miracle supplement or started training for a marathon. I ...