University computer science (CS) courses serve as important bridges into further CS study and careers in STEM. Yet many women ...

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 ...

A new study from Emory University has identified a biological connection between inflammation and deficits in motivation in individuals with schizophrenia, offering new hope for treating symptoms ...

How do you keep high school kids engaged in the classroom? One University of Denver professor thinks he has the answer: ...

Finding the motivation to start and sustain an exercise regimen can be a challenge. New research from the University of Pennsylvania suggests that daily incentives can help people maintain an ...

Physical surroundings play a crucial role in motivation. Studies show that carefully designed workout environments can reduce psychological barriers to movement while enhancing enjoyment.

Research involving more than 1,200 adults found that a daily 10-minute mindfulness practice can improve workout motivation. Regularly practicing mindfulness also lead to other healthy habits, like ...

Study: From movement to motivation: a proposed framework to understand the antidepressant effect of exercise.Image Credit: Dragana Gordic / Shutterstock. Interest-activity symptoms. Depression is ...

Participants with amyloid buildup (indicating higher risk for Alzheimer’s) did not experience emotional distress. In fact, ...

When it comes to fitness, working out in group settings can boost motivation, ... One study found that 95 percent of those who started a weight-loss program with friends completed the program.