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Podcast: PRay TeLL, Dr. Hash
Episode: 1455 Dopamine
Description: Dopamine is a neurotransmitter found in the brain that aids in several aspects of brain function, most importantly, happiness. It’s involved in many functions, like reward, enthusiasm, memory, attention & regulation of body movements, so-much-so that it is called the “motivation molecule.” It also reduces fear, increases tolerance to pain, increases both verbal and artistic creativity, and improves cognition. Poetically, seeing the sun triggers a dopamine burst, the brighter the better. The most ubiquitous dopamine trigger is caffeine, often in the form of coffee, soda and energy drinks. That’s why coffee has the reputation for starting the day off. Beer, be...