A study of teens shows how motivation, compassion, courage, and school safety shape confidence and resilience in students.

Exercise has mental health benefits, although studies have come to different conclusions about how large it might be.

Lists help close the loop, not by completing the task, but by assuring the brain it won’t be forgotten. There’s also growing evidence that structured lists are especially beneficial for people who ...

Surprise rewards may boost movement speed, hinting that dopamine signals in the brain help control motivation and physical vigor.

Neurodevelopmental disorders, such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), are marked by early changes in brain development, resulting in lifelong ...