This almost undiscovered compound, present in every singe person — even the most miserable of the breed — plays an important role in regulating mood. Hey, no one said we were perfect. But there are ...

THERE ARE A few brain chemicals that many of us want more of—dopamine, serotonin, endorphins, oxytocin—because they make us feel good. But there’s another feel-good neurotransmitter that’s gaining ...

Cannabinoids are known for their rewarding effects and for their ability to stimulate increases in food intake (eg the marijuana ‘munchies’). In animal studies of appetite, infusions of cannabinoid ...

Neuroscientists have known for decades that physical activity improves memory functions. Since the early 2000s, numerous human and animal studies have identified a correlative link between ...