gaba
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hubermanlabFeb 9, 2026The Genetic and Environmental Interplay Shaping Risk-Taking, Morals, and Life Trajectories from Adolescence to Adulthood
PsychologyGenotype and phenotypeAdolescencePubertal timingPubertal pace/tempo
HealthyGamerGGNov 19, 2025Why Nighttime Anxiety Worsens and How to Regulate It
PsychologyNighttime anxietyAnxiety suppressionCircadian rhythmCortisol curve (normal vs. flattened)
DocSnipesNov 3, 2025Optimizing Circadian Rhythms and Sleep for Enhanced Physical, Emotional, and Cognitive Health, Especially in Older Adults
HealthCircadian rhythmsSleep architectureCortisol regulationMelatonin synthesis- HealthyGamerGGJul 28, 2025
Pornography: Beyond Frequency – The Role of Motivation, Self-Esteem, and Context in Problematic vs. Healthy Use
PsychologyProblematic pornography useHealthy pornography useMeta-analysesDopamine receptors 
DrTraceyMarksMay 28, 2025Personalized Brain Nourishment: A Layered Approach to Food and Supplements for Resilience
HealthNutritional periodizationBaseline Boost Buffer frameworkNeurotransmittersAmino acids- DrTraceyMarksMar 5, 2025
The Neuroscience of Breath: How to Use Breathing to Control Emotions and Enhance Resilience
NeuroscienceAutonomic nervous systemSympathetic nervous systemParasympathetic nervous systemVagus nerve - DocSnipesNov 3, 2024
Revolutionary Mind-Body Strategies for ADHD, Addiction, and Trauma: Addressing Neuroatypicality and Stress Response Dysregulation
PsychologyADHDAddictionTraumaImpulse Control - DocSnipesOct 28, 2024
Uncovering the Pharmacological Impacts of Alcohol on Body and Brain
HealthAlcohol pharmacologyNeurotransmitter regulationGABA upregulationGlutamate upregulation - DocSnipesSep 22, 2024
The Interconnected Impacts of Trauma and Addiction on Physical, Interpersonal, Emotional, Cognitive, Environmental, and Spiritual Well-being
PsychologyAddictionTraumaPIECES of life (Physical, Interpersonal, Emotional, Cognitive, Environmental, Spiritual)Fight-or-flight response - DocSnipesJul 1, 2024
9 Powerful Tips for Rewiring an Anxious Brain: Neuroplasticity Secrets
PsychologyHPA axisFight or Flight responseNeuroplasticityEmotional Reasoning - DocSnipesMay 22, 2024
How GABA and Glutamate Control Your Brain and Stress Response: Imbalances, Symptoms, and Modulation
HealthGABA (Gamma-aminobutyric acid)GlutamateNeurotransmittersNeurotransmitter imbalance - DocSnipesMay 22, 2024
How GABA and Glutamate Control Your Brain and Stress Response: Imbalances, Symptoms, and Modulation
HealthGABA (Gamma-aminobutyric acid)GlutamateNeurotransmittersNeurotransmitter imbalance - HealthyGamerGGApr 13, 2024
The Paradox of Resisting Pornography Cravings: Why Fighting Addiction Can Make It Worse
PsychologyPornography addictionCraving resistance paradoxNeuroscience of addictionPhysiological withdrawal - DrTraceyMarksMar 22, 2023
Anxiety, Stress, and Altered Taste: The Science Behind Stress Eating and Solutions
HealthAnxiety symptomsStress responseAltered taste perceptionTaste receptors - hubermanlabJan 23, 2023
Optimizing Fertility: The Biology of Conception, Puberty Trends, and Lifespan Connections
HealthGerm cellsSomatic cellsSpermatogenesisOvulatory cycle - hubermanlabJan 13, 2023
Adaptogens for Stress Reduction: Nutritional, Supplemental, and Behavioral Strategies
HealthAdaptogensReactive Oxygen Species (ROS)AntioxidantsInflammatory Cytokines - DocSnipesJan 6, 2023
The Endocannabinoid System: Functions, Interactions, and Implications for Physical and Mental Health
HealthEndocannabinoid System (ECS)Neuromodulatory systemSynaptic plasticityEndocannabinoid tone - DocSnipesNov 2, 2022
Naturally Boosting Neurotransmitters: A Holistic Guide to Brain Health and Mood Regulation
HealthNeurotransmittersSerotoninTryptophanMelatonin - DrTraceyMarksSep 21, 2022
Benzodiazepines, Dementia Risk, and Reversible Cognitive Impairment: A Deep Dive
HealthBenzodiazepinesGABA receptorsSedativesAnxiolytics - DrTraceyMarksApr 20, 2022
Responsible Use of Sleeping Pills: Benefits, Risks, and Intermittent Strategies
HealthSleep debtInsomniaCortisol releaseImmune system compromise - DrTraceyMarksJan 19, 2022
The Science of Forest Bathing (Shinrin-Yoku): Stress Relief, Immune Boost, and Nature's Therapeutic Mechanisms
HealthShinrin-YokuForest BathingForest TherapyParasympathetic Nervous System - DocSnipesJan 11, 2022
The Biopsychosocial Impact of Depression and Strategies for Prevention and Intervention
HealthBiopsychosocial modelHPA axisGlucocorticoid resistanceCognitive distortions - DocSnipesDec 28, 2021
Mental Health and Mental Illness Fundamentals: Neuroscience, Risk, and Protective Factors
PsychologyNeuroscience of mental healthNeuronsNeurotransmittersSynaptic space - DrTraceyMarksNov 17, 2021
Silexan: A Plant-Based Lavender Treatment for Anxiety and Anxious Depression
HealthSilexanLavender Augusta foliaGeneralized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)Anxious depression - DocSnipesNov 8, 2021
CBT for Depression: Tracking Progress, Managing Pain, Schema, and Cognitive Distortions
PsychologySMART goalsBaseline dataMotivation worksheetsDistress tolerance skills - HealthyGamerGGJun 8, 2021
Psychiatrist Debunks Dopamine Fasting: Understanding Dopamine's True Role in Motivation and Reward
PsychologyDopamine detoxNeurotransmitterDopamineParkinson's disease - DocSnipesApr 10, 2021
The Impact of CBD on Mood Disorders and Chronic Stress Physiology
HealthCortisolNorepinephrineDopamineAdrenaline - DocSnipesJan 5, 2021
Circadian Rhythms and Light: A Holistic Guide to Optimizing Your Body's Internal Clock for Enhanced Health and Well-being
HealthCircadian RhythmsSuprachiasmatic Nucleus (SCN)HypothalamusCortisol - DocSnipesDec 10, 2020
Cortisol's Multifaceted Impact on Health, Mood, and HPA Axis Regulation
HealthCortisolHPA axisCircadian rhythmsInflammation - DocSnipesDec 9, 2020
Adrenaline: Functions, Imbalances, and Integrative Behavioral Health Interventions
HealthAdrenaline (Epinephrine)Norepinephrine (Noradrenaline)DopamineTyrosine - DocSnipesOct 18, 2020
Neurobiology of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Co-occurring Mental Health Issues
PsychologyObsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)ComorbidityNeurobiologyNeurotransmitters - DocSnipesOct 15, 2020
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Addiction: Overlap, Neurobiology, and Integrated Interventions
PsychologyObsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)AddictionImpulse Control Disorders - DocSnipesSep 5, 2020
Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) in Addiction Recovery: Neurochemical Mechanisms and Coping Strategies
HealthPost Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)Acute WithdrawalNeurotransmittersDopamine - DocSnipesMay 30, 2020
QuickStart Guide to Understanding and Addressing Anxiety: Symptoms, Causes, and Relief Tools
PsychologyHPA axis activationFight-or-flight responseNeurotransmitter imbalancesCortisol - DocSnipesApr 11, 2020
The Neurobiology of Addiction: Understanding Tolerance, Withdrawal, and Neurotransmitter Dysregulation
NeuroscienceToleranceWithdrawal symptomsPost-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)Homeostasis - DocSnipesApr 11, 2020
Neurobiology of Addiction Part 2: Physiological Damage, Recovery, and Holistic Interventions
NeuroscienceHPA axis activationAdverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)Emotional dysregulationNeurotoxicity - DocSnipesFeb 29, 2020
The Neurobiological Impact of Psychological Trauma: HPA Axis Dysfunction, Anxiety, and Depression
PsychologyHPA axis (Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal axis)Threat response systemTraumatic injuryResilience - DrTraceyMarksOct 23, 2019
Benzodiazepine Dependence and Withdrawal: Understanding Risks and Safe Use
HealthBenzodiazepines (Benzos)GABA receptorsSedative effectAnxiolytic - DocSnipesJul 4, 2019
The Biopsychosocial Impact of Addiction and Mental Health Disorders on the Individual
HealthNeurotransmitter imbalanceSerotoninGABAGlutamate - DrTraceyMarksMay 29, 2019
Understanding and Treating Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD): Diagnosis, Causes, and Management Strategies
HealthPremenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)Emotional lability - DocSnipesMay 21, 2019
Preventing Vulnerabilities: A Holistic Approach to Pain Management and Mood Regulation
HealthAcute painChronic painPain assessmentHPA axis activation - DocSnipesFeb 15, 2019
The Delicate Balance: Understanding GABA and Glutamate for Mood, Health, and Well-being
NeuroscienceGABA (Gamma-aminobutyric acid)GlutamateNeurotransmittersExcitatory neurotransmitter - DocSnipesJan 10, 2019
Dopamine: Beyond the Pleasure Chemical - Its Multifaceted Roles, Imbalances, and Clinical Implications
NeuroscienceDopamineNeurotransmitterBlood-brain barrierL-dopa - DocSnipesAug 23, 2018
Comprehensive Strategies for Tobacco Cessation: Practical Tips and Motivational Enhancement (Part 1)
HealthNicotine dependenceBrief interventionsMotivational enhancementSelf-efficacy - DocSnipesAug 2, 2018
Revealing the Mind-Body Connection in Mental Health: A Counselor's Guide to Neurotransmitters, Stress, and Cognitive Impact
PsychologyMind-body connectionNeurotransmittersCentral control center (brain)Cognitive triad - DrTraceyMarksMar 30, 2018
Understanding How Sleeping Pills Work: GABA, Half-Life, and T Max Explained
HealthGABA (Gamma-aminobutyric acid)Inhibitory brain chemicalNeurotransmitter systemBenzodiazepines (Benzos) - DocSnipesMar 29, 2018
A Strengths-Based Biopsychosocial Approach to Anxiety Treatment
PsychologyStrengths-based approachBiopsychosocial approachAnxiety treatmentFight-or-flight response - DocSnipesMar 17, 2018
Demystifying Neurotransmitters: Serotonin, Dopamine, GABA, Norepinephrine, Glutamate, and Acetylcholine
NeuroscienceneurobiologyneurotransmittersdopamineGABA - DocSnipesOct 29, 2017
The Neurobiology of Key Neurotransmitters: Function, Imbalance, and Clinical Implications
NeuroscienceNeurobiologyNeurotransmittersDopamineGABA (Gamma-aminobutyric acid) - DocSnipesJul 13, 2017
Strengths-Based Biopsychosocial Tools for Anxiety Relief and CBT Counseling Skills
PsychologyStrengths-based approachBiopsychosocial approachAnxiety symptomsFight-or-flight response - DocSnipesApr 27, 2017
Treating Opiate Addiction: Why Patients Fail and How to Foster Comprehensive Recovery
PsychologyEndogenous opioidsMu receptor (MOR)HPA axis (Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal axis)Dopamine - DocSnipesMar 8, 2017
The Physiological Interplay of Hormones and Neurotransmitters in Addiction and Mental Health
HealthSerotoninGABA (Gamma-aminobutyric acid)GlutamateDopamine - DocSnipesJan 17, 2017
Decoding Symptoms: Mental Health Diagnosis Demystified - Understanding Anxiety and Depression
PsychologyNeurotransmittersFight-or-flight responseHigher-order thinkingAnhedonia (lack of pleasure) - DocSnipesJan 17, 2017
The Neurochemical Dance: How Neurotransmitters Shape Emotions, Mood, and the Mind-Body Connection
NeuroscienceNeurotransmittersMind-body connectionCentral control center (brain)Excitatory neurotransmitters - DocSnipesJan 16, 2017
Opiates: Understanding Endogenous Opioids, Addiction, Overdose Risks, and Treatment Pathways
HealthEndogenous opioidsMu opioid receptorDopamine systemGABA system - DocSnipesMay 17, 2016
Navigating Psychotropic Medications: Neurotransmitters, Classes, and Clinical Considerations
HealthAntidepressantsAtypical AntipsychoticsMood StabilizersNeurotransmitters - hubermanlab
The Comprehensive Impact of Alcohol on Brain, Body, and Behavior
HealthNeurodegenerationNeocortex thinningGray matterWhite matter - hubermanlab
Neuroscience-Based Tools for Stress and Emotion Management: A Brain-Body Approach
PsychologyStress responseSympathetic nervous systemParasympathetic nervous systemPhysiological sigh
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