Posts Tagged ‘neuroscience’
How your Brain is Tricking you Into Eating Sugar and Buying Shoes
You’ve probably heard about the neurotransmitter called dopamine. Many people make the mistake of thinking that dopamine is a “feel good chemical” and that the reason we crave things like ice cream, gambling, potato chips or shopping is because they light up the dopamine receptors in our brains and makes us feel great! Well, that’s…
Read MoreOne Donut Will Make a Difference – But not the for the Reasons you Think
You’re standing in line at the coffee shop, staring at the beautiful display of donuts, Danishes and croissants beside the cashier. It’s early in the morning and you’re on your way to work. You didn’t sleep well, you’re not looking forward to the day ahead and you think about how much one of those glossy…
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