From creepy clowns to classic slashers during the Halloween season, the fascination with fear is everywhere. But why do ...

Zombies, chain saw-wielding psychopaths and maniacal clowns popping out around dark corners in a creepy haunted house can leave some quivering in fright. But for thrill-seekers, being scared is one of ...

LifeStance Health reports that people enjoy fear as a controlled thrill that fosters emotional resilience, growth, and shared ...

Catecholamines, like adrenaline and dopamine, are chemical messengers released in response to emotional or physical stress. Catecholamines prepare the body to take action. High or low levels can cause ...

Our most popular blog post last year was all about dopamine–the sexiest of the brain’s chemical signals involved in ADHD. Dopamine is sexy, and has even become a bit of an internet meme, because of ...

Exercise isn't just good for your body, it also helps the brain produce more dopamine. Here's how it affects your mental health. Mercey Livingston CNET Contributor Mercey Livingston is a health and ...

Looking for a cheap way to boost mood and memory? Amino acids play a vital role in regulating the immune system, supporting digestion and facilitating muscle building. One naturally occurring ...

American businesses have long been using basic psychological frameworks such as dopamine’s role in the brain’s reward system formation of habits to design and market products. Now, innovations in ...