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A variety of human behaviours are controlled and regulated by the “reward system” of the brain. The chemical that plays a crucial role in this system is Dopamine, which releases pleasurable and enforcing feedback in the brain. What is Dopamine? Dopamine is a brain chemical neurotransmitter that communicates with and influences the brain’s reward system. […]

Medications and psychotherapies are the primary remedies for people suffering from psychological illness, such as depression, which affects more than 120 million people around the world. Unfortunately, not everyone who suffers from depression can be cured through medications and psychotherapies. The fact that it is not the most straightforward illness to cure makes depression a […]

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition commonly characterised by restlessness and inability to concentrate for extended periods of time. The disorder is common among young children but can also extend into adulthood. Early remedy is key to managing symptoms with the use of medications being the most common. Stimulants are often prescribed to […]

Chronic lack of sleep contributes to a host of health problems including cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Numerous studies have also shown a strong correlation between not getting enough rest and reduced efficiency. Sleep plays a critical role but researchers have never fully understood why. A new study has discovered a new system that is akin […]