New research reveals that serotonin plays a key role in how the brain predicts future rewards, shedding light on its puzzling activity in response to both pleasure and pain.

Sunlight also boosts your levels of vitamin D, which is needed for serotonin production. If you live in a place with little to no sunlight, you can also use light therapy to make sure you're ...

They used a method called optogenetics to selectively activate serotonin neurons in the DRN with light and observed the entire brain's response using functional MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging).

Incorporating foods into your meals that contain high amounts of tryptophan can increase serotonin levels. Some foods you can eat with high levels of tryptophan include: 3. Get more light If you ...

A light box works by helping regulate dopamine and serotonin levels to relieve depressive symptoms. For it to work, spend 20-30 minutes in front of a 10,000-lux light box each day during winter ...

A new study led by an interdisciplinary University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine team delivers fascinating findings on this big topic and potentially unravels a hidden aspect of what our nervous ...

Researchers have discovered that consuming dark chocolate not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also boosts your mood ...