The Neuroscience of Eating Disorders
[6:29] Many of us are lucky enough to live in a world where food is easily accessible. We no longer have to hunt wild animal…
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Inside the brain of a gambling addict
[3:42] What happens inside the brain of a gambling addict when they make a bet – and can the secret to their addicti…
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What’s behind our drive for rewards?
[10:35] “While filming for the PBS special, “”Brains on Trial with Alan Alda,”” Ala…
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Reward pathway in the brain
[8:25] Learn about how your brain processes pleasurable stimuli. [Video source: khanacademymedicine YouTube link]…
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Nora Volkow: The Unyielding Power of Dopamine
[6:36] Drug addiction researcher Nora Volkow walks us through the singular chemical that drives substance abuse. [So…
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How Your Brain Rewards Love Is a Double-Edged Sword
[8:42] Not all love is the same, says psychiatrist Dr. Gail Saltz. When your brain experiences romantic love, as oppose…
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How playing an instrument benefits your brain
[4:44] When you listen to music, multiple areas of your brain become engaged and active. But when you actually play an in…
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Daniel Siegel: The Teenage Brain
[13:54] Daniel Siegel debunks myths about the Teenage Brain and “raging hormones”. He discusses the cha…
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The Neuroscience of Love
[5:00] Why not learn some of the science behind love? If you believe in love at first sight, are in a committed relationsh…
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How the Brain Responds to Natural Rewards and Addictive Drugs
[9:11] A detailed look into how the human reward circuits work within the brain. [Source: SEIServices YouTube link]…
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