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.

Why do capable people suddenly feel overwhelmed by ordinary tasks? Psychology suggests the brain may be measuring more than ...

We're not always motivated to get up and go to work. When that happens, and you feel zero motivation to go to work, try these ...

GLP-1 weight-loss drugs alter brain circuits in the amygdala and dopamine system to reduce the motivation to seek out high-calorie foods.

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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 ...

: In the mouse brain, two neural pathways were discovered: The first is active during motivation; the second is active only at the termination of motivation. In humans, these pathways could underlie ...

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' ...

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 ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American My heart pounds as I sprint to the finish ...

Most people think of the gut as a digestive organ. Something that processes food, absorbs nutrients, and occasionally causes ...