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 ...

You don't lose motivation because you're lazy, weak, or broken. You lose motivation because your mind is trying to warn you. That feeling of being stuck, flat, or resistant isn't a character flaw.

You’ve probably heard someone say exercise is “good for your head.” And you’ve probably nodded, filed it under vaguely true ...

A study published in the journal Translational Psychiatry found that brain and blood cells in young adults with depression produced energy at rest but had trouble increasing production when needed -- ...

Research suggests compounds in foods like blackberries and kale can influence brain chemistry tied to motivation and activity — another reminder that what we eat affects more than we realize.

Researchers at WashU Medicine 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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Many patients with late-stage cancer slip into a profound apathy as the disease ravages their bodies − and brains. demaerre/iStock ...

ADHD often looks like “not trying," but the science tells a different story. Here’s what parents should know about the ADHD brain and how to help.