The Dopamine Dip: How Aging Changes Our Appetite for Risk
	
	
	
	
		
			May 6, 2024
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			By Chris Holman 
	
	
	
	The chemical dopamine drives a lot of our behavior, including risky behavior. How might our taste for risk change as dopamine declines as we age? Our correspondent describes why we experience a “dopamine dip” and what it means for you and your clients.