One reason, according to Hall, is that we often approach goal-setting with an all-or-nothing mindset, viewing success as ...

You know exercise is good for you, but your brain still resists it like it’s punishment rather than reward. The problem isn’t willpower or discipline – it’s that your neural pathways haven’t learned ...

Researchers identified a direct connection between cancer-related inflammation and the loss of motivation characteristic of advanced cancer. In a mouse study, they describe a brain pathway that starts ...

Motivation is affected by oxidative stress in the brain, a study shows. The findings also suggest motivation can be improved through nutritional interventions. In life, motivation can be the ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Adam Kepecs, Washington University in St. Louis (THE CONVERSATION) A cruel consequence ...

Research reveals a striking discovery about the human brain and exercise motivation. Scientists have identified distinct patterns of electrical connectivity that separate individuals who eagerly ...

Our willingness to help others is governed by a specific brain region pinpointed by researchers in a study of patients with brain damage to that region. Learning about where in the brain 'helping' ...

Misplaced keys. The inability to find the right word. That midday dip in work productivity. All annoying, for sure--but that's not the only thing they have in common. As bizarre as it sounds, ...

Fatigue - the feeling of exhaustion from doing effortful tasks - is something we all experience daily. It makes us lose motivation and want to take a break. Although scientists understand the ...

The fatigue and lack of motivation that many cancer patients experience near the end of life have been seen as the unavoidable consequences of their declining physical health and extreme weight loss.