In our day-to-day lives, we're constantly making a slew of decisions, from immediate matters to prospects on the far horizon.

Most of us try to avoid stress at all costs. But too little stress can be just as bad since certain stressors makes us ...

Oxytocin is often nicknamed the "love hormone" and frequently makes headlines in the press. But behind this idyllic image, ...

It promotes a sense of wellbeing and emotional stability but doesn't spark joy or excitement in the way dopamine ... experiences release oxytocin, which interacts with serotonin pathways to ...

How to be happy is one of the most Googled questions, but what is the key to being happy, which chemicals make us happy and how can we become happier? We quizzed happiness experts to find out ...

Oxytocin, a hormone linked to bonding behaviors, might also help mice modulate their pregnancies. Someday, this line of research could improve our understanding of human fertility.

Summary: New research reveals dopamine has a previously unknown role: reshaping our memories of rewarding experiences. In a study using mice, scientists found dopamine helps reduce the perceived value ...

You’ve probably heard of dopamine, oxytocin, and cortisol. Maybe you know dopamine has something to do with feeling good, oxytocin is linked to bonding, and cortisol is that stress chemical you ...

Intranasal oxytocin increases breast milk oxytocin, but has a reduced effect in depressed mothers: A randomized controlled trial. Psychoneuroendocrinology , 2025; 174: 107374 DOI: 10.1016/j ...

This is dopamine at work — a brain chemical (neurotransmitter) responsible for feelings of reward and accomplishment. Whether indulging in viral videos or engaging in new hobbies, dopamine creates a ...