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ADHD: Your Brain On Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

HuffPost Science Correspondent Cara Santa Maria discusses the science behind ADHD, focusing on brain differences and treatment strategies for those affected.
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Dopamine Dressing Is The Summer Trend We Could All Use More Of

We spoke to fashion psychologists about the mood-boosting potential of brightly colored clothing.
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This Is What Happens To Your Brain When You Orgasm

For National Orgasm Day, we know they feel good - but what exactly do they do to our brains? We asked sex therapist and neuroscientist Dr Nan Wise, author of Why Good Sex Matters to explain exactly what happens when we orgasm, from how our brain registers pleasure to the health benefits behind the Big O.
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The Spellbinding Bond To Narcissists And Psychopaths – What's Happening In The Brain?

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The Scientific Reasons Why Introverts And Extroverts Are Different

By Jennifer Granneman, Quiet Revolution

Runner's High Is A Lot More Complicated Than We Thought

Those euphoric feelings can be traced way, way back.
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Hacking Into Your Happy Chemicals: Dopamine, Serotonin, Endorphins and Oxytocin

Dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin and endorphins are the quartet responsible for our happiness. Many events can trigger these neurotransmitters, but rather than being in the passenger seat, there are ways we can intentionally cause them to flow.
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