6 Everyday Activities That Naturally Release Dopamine In Your Brain
Dopamine is one of four feel-good hormones in the brain. Essentially, it makes you happy. And your body releases it with certain activities and behaviors ― many of which you already do every single day. “Whenever we participate in activities that are considered essential from our body’s point of view, our brain releases a large […]
How Can I Increase My Dopamine Levels Naturally?
What does dopamine do? Dopamine is a neurotransmitter, which means it communicates chemical messages between the cells in your brain or between the cells in your brain and other parts of your body. Increase dopamine naturally by eating certain foods, listening to music, exercising, meditating, and going on a quest. You’ve probably heard that low […]
Why Do Antipsychotics Cause Tardive Dyskinesia? Antidepressants
Antipsychotics cause certain biochemical changes in the brain and disrupt the neuronal communication of dopamine resulting in neurological symptoms, such as tardive dyskinesia. Tardive dyskinesia is a neurological condition that results in abnormal movements (movement disorder), typically affecting the face, lips, jaw, or tongue that typically occurs after long-term use of antipsychotics (neuroleptics). Antipsychotics cause […]
ADHD and impulsivity: New potential targets to approach the treatment for neuropsychiatric disorders
A study published in the journalPharmacological Research describes the existence of a complex built by dopamine and noradrenergic receptors that could be a therapeutic target of potential interest to tackle the attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and impulsivity. The paper, a preclinical study, has been carried out by the Research Group on Molecular Neuropharmacology, under […]
Role of dopamine in songbird’s brain plasticity: Neurotransmitter shown to be a key driver in sensory processing
Neuroscientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have demonstrated in new research that dopamine plays a key role in how songbirds learn complex new sounds. Published in the Journal of Neuroscience, the finding that dopamine drives plasticity in the auditory pallium of zebra finches lays new groundwork for advancing the understanding of the functions of […]