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 ...

There is hope for the unmotivated in physical activity. New large research has identified the characteristics of physical activity programs that best increase motivation for physical activity. The ...

Promoting physical activity and other behavioral support can help people wanting to reduce their smoking to quit in the short-term. However, after nine months, physical activity delivers no noticeable ...

Mice with reduced leptin signalling in the brain logged nearly twice as many miles on a running wheel compared with normal mice. Leptin is a fat cell-derived hormone that signals the brain when the ...

Most leaders treat motivation like fuel they can hand out. Recognition events. Pep talks. Bonuses. Inspirational speeches.