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

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 ...

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 ...

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

Series A reports that a novel combination of brain stimulation and personalized coaching significantly increased physical ...

But Garland’s study didn’t look at how microbiomes affect exercise motivation. For that, we need the results of another ambitious study , published in December in Nature, which looked deep ...

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

This study compared the effects of need-supportive task instructions with default instructions on students' situational intrinsic motivation, self-assessment practices, and task performance.

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 ...

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 ...