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Unpack the concept of laziness, often misunderstood as just a lack of action. Delve into the psychological, genetic, and physiological aspects of why people may seem lazy, including the role of dopamine in motivation and effort. This...

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For those not familiar, a mukbang is a live-streaming video involving the host consuming food for an audience. The term originates from the Korean word meokbang, a combination of two other Korean words: meongneun or eating and bangsong...

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Varenicline is a promising new drug that mimics the effects of nicotine on the brain to help individuals overcome nicotine addiction. By targeting the same brain pathways as nicotine, it helps alleviate withdrawal symptoms by stimulating...

In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses what opioids, and more specifically fentanyl does to the body.

In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the devastating toll cocaine consumption has on the body.

Struggling with treatment-resistant depression? Dr. Tracey Marks delves into the transformative role of the B-vitamin, L-methylfolate, in enhancing the efficacy of antidepressants. Discover the intriguing connection between body weight,...

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Do you have ADHD? Are you a procrastinator? If so, you're not alone. In this video I talk about what causes low motivation and procrastination what you can do about it.
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Emotional Blunting with antidepressants. Many people who take antidepressants will say they feel flat, numb or like they can't experience normal emotions. In this video I discuss why that happens and what can help it.

In this episode of In Control, we delve into the fascinating science behind how our brains react when we achieve our goals and learn how to apply this to our everyday lives. From understanding how neurotransmitters like dopamine,...

In this episode of In Control, we delve into the fascinating science behind how our brains react when we achieve our goals and learn how to apply this to our everyday lives. From understanding how neurotransmitters like dopamine,...

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While some people do appear to have a naturally good memory, and can accurately summon names, events and dates from thin air, there is a lot more nuance to memory than simply labeling a person’s ability as “good” or “bad”. Memories are...

Learn how to tell a story when public speaking with Kit Pang from Boston Speaks. We'll look at how stories work, a simple way to organize them, and how you can find good stories all around you, if you know what to look for.