Do positive affirmations work? A psychologist unpacks the evidence
Scroll through social media and you'll quickly encounter phrases like "I am worthy" or "I choose happiness."
Feb 15, 2026
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Organic Chemicals: News and Research on Dopamine
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Why does having a crush make you feel crazy?
The feeling starts in your nervous system. Your pupils dilate, you become short of breath, sweat collects on your palms, and suddenly you can't eat a bite. You're in love—or in lust, at the very least. It's what psychologist ...
Feb 12, 2026
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Stem cell brain implants aim to replace dopamine cells in Parkinson's trial
Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects more than one million people in the United States, with approximately 90,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Although available treatments can help ...
Feb 5, 2026
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Sweet reset: How sugar tastings help the brain quiet old memories
Memories must be flexible so animals can adapt when the world changes. FMI neuroscientists have found that in fruit flies, simply tasting a sugar reward again can weaken all previous associated memories. This process may ...
Feb 5, 2026
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Addiction and appetite along the gut-brain axis: Vagus nerve may play a crucial role in the dopamine reward pathway
Dopamine—a neurotransmitter responsible for influencing motivation, pleasure, mood and learning in the brain—has experienced a bit of fame in recent years, acting as a sort of buzzword to describe a fleeting satisfaction ...
The neuroscience of practice: How birds master singing
A baby's babbling may sound like nonsense, but it's actually an extended act of trial-and-error learning. As babies produce different sounds, their brains note which attempts succeed and which ones fail. Over time, that feedback ...
Jan 30, 2026
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Fruit fly 'Fox' neurons show how brains assign value to food
Why do we sometimes keep eating even when we're full and other times turn down food completely? Why do we crave salty things at certain times, and sweets at other times? The answers, according to new neuroscience research ...
Jan 29, 2026
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Procrastination in adulthood linked to brain development during adolescence
Procrastination, the tendency to unnecessarily delay or put off tasks even if this will have negative consequences, is a common behavior for many people. While occasionally delaying or putting off bothersome tasks is not ...
A neural basis for dumb decisions: Why paying more or waiting in line for an item increases its value in our minds
Ahab hunting down Moby Dick. Wile E. Coyote chasing the Road Runner. Learning Latin. Walking over hot coals. Standing in a long line for boba tea or entrance to a small, overpriced clothing retail store. Forking up for luxury ...
Jan 28, 2026
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Can shoes alter your mind? What neuroscience says about foot sensation and focus
Athletic footwear has entered a new era of ambition. No longer content to promise just comfort or performance, Nike claims its shoes can activate the brain, heighten sensory awareness, and even improve concentration by stimulating ...
Jan 27, 2026
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