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What is a Dopamine Fast?

Dr Chua Sook Ning, Clinical Psychologist

20-Nov-19 14:30

What is a Dopamine Fast?

Another Silicon Valley fad has been getting more and more attention: we’re talking about dopamine fasting. So before Malaysians jump on this, we take a look at what dopamine really does and whether this ‘fast’ actually helps to improve productivity.

Produced by: Lim Sue Ann

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs, Lim Sue Ann, Sumitra Selvaraj


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