For many, finding the motivation to start and sustain an exercise regimen is like the search for the holy grail. Despite countless attempts to find their way to regular physical activity, Americans ...

Hunger can drive a motivational state that leads an animal to a successful pursuit of a goal -- foraging for and finding food. In a highly novel study, researchers describe how two major neuronal ...

Workout motivation is tricky to predict, according to a study on 61,293 gym members. Researchers found tiny incentives could prompt people to hit the gym more often. Giving people a bonus for ...