Try these research-backed, good-for-you activities to give yourself a surge of dopamine — and the resulting mood boost.

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Dopamine maintains hope and motivation for life. Inflammation-associated compounds disrupt dopamine release, causing apathy.

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From improving mental health to growing productivity, dopamine menus are becoming popular amongst the self-help community.

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that helps regulate mood and motivation, and an excess is associated with psychosis. While it was known that cannabis influences dopamine, this study clarifies where ...

or even green tea triggers a dopaminergic reward system. Even the anticipation of waiting for a coffee or a tea can cause a release of dopamine – which makes us feel happy. New research by Pret ...

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