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Dopamine — it’s not just about feeling good

Dopamine — it’s not just about feeling good

Plus, the truth behind “dopamine detoxes.”

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Skyler Gailing
Nov 26, 2024
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Dopamine

/ ˈdoʊ pəˌmin /

Why do things like eating delicious food, dance parties, or achieving a goal give us a "dopamine rush"? Dopamine is the “feel-good” neurotransmitter and hormone that is probably best known for its influence on the motivation and pleasure we feel. Like other neurotransmitters, dopamine serves as a chemica…

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