Tag Archives: Neuropsychology

03Jun/26

The Compass Guide: Navigating Your Relationship with Alcohol

June 3, 2026HealthcareAddiction, Alan Marlatt, Alcoholism, Basal ganglia, dopamine, Dopaminergic pathways, Drinking culture, Ernest Hemingway, Impulsivity, Neuroanatomy, Neuropsychology, Prefrontal cortex, Reward system, Striatumadmin

The Biology of Drinking: How Dopamine and Stress Trap Your Brain on Autopilot

Wed, Jun 03 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — The cycle of habitual drinking is driven by an automated neurological pattern known as the habit loop, which consists of a cue, a routine, and a reward. Rather than being a moral failing or a lack of discipline, this behavior becomes consolidated in the basal ganglia, causing drinking to run on autopilot without requiring conscious thought. Alcohol triggers a surge of dopamine, which acts as an anticipation and reinforcement engine, aggressively training the brain to expect and seek alcohol for relief or pleasure. Continue reading →

27Mar/26

The Neuroscience of Doing Nothing: How Strategic Stillness Fuels Creative Genius

March 27, 2026BusinessArtificial general intelligence, Attention, Busy work, Chesley, Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, Cognition, Cognitive neuroscience, Consciousness, Continuous partial attention, Creativity, Daydreaming, Decision-making, Default mode network, Empathy, Executive functions, Mental processes, Microsoft, Neural circuitry, Neuropsychological assessment, Neuropsychology, Occupational burnout, Productivity, Psychology, Remote work, Rumination, Satya Nadella, United States, Workplace wellnessadmin

March 26, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — The Illusion of Busyness vs. The Power of Deep Work The modern workplace is plagued by “productivity theater” or “fauxductivity,” where employees prioritize visible activity over meaningful output. Research identifies this as “Dramaturgical Work Behavior” (DWB), where workers consciously perform tasks to look busy—such as sending late-night emails or constantly rearranging files—merely to signal compliance and protect their status. This is driven by organizations that reward “passive face time” and speed rather than actual results. To combat this, experts advocate for Deep Work: distraction-free concentration that pushes cognitive capabilities to their limit and produces true value. Transitioning away from shallow, performative tasks requires setting strict boundaries, implementing a “strategic no,” and embracing “career minimalism” or “slow business” to prioritize sustainable, high-quality output over frantic activity. Continue reading →

03May/23

Hunger

May 3, 2023LifestyleArticles, Brain, Food and drink, Food bank, Human behavior, Hunger, Limbic system, Motivation, Neuropsychology, Social justice, Soup kitchenadmin

Musical Youth is sharing hunger issues and that food banks are trending. It is important to raise awareness about hunger and to help those who are struggling to get the food they need.

Here are some ways that you can help:

Donate to a food bank.
Volunteer at a food bank or soup kitchen.
Contact your elected officials and urge them to support policies that help to reduce hunger.
Educate yourself about hunger and share what you learn with others.
Together, we can make a difference and ensure that no one goes hungry.

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