Dopamine: The Action of Life

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Exploring the crucial role of dopamine, this book delves into its functions beyond the brain, including its influence on reward, cognition, memory, and blood pressure regulation. It highlights dopamine's significance in treating depression and schizophrenia, with new insights into a rare visual symptom linked to stress-induced psychosis. The discussion extends to the relationship between cortisol and sleep patterns, suggesting a complex neurophysiological network that connects behavior with neurohormonal activity, enhancing our understanding of mental health.