Philadelphia, May 1, 2025 – New research shows that individuals who have recovered from depression are generally less willing to exert effort to pursue potential rewards compared to those who have ...

The present article reviews effective self-motivation techniques, based on findings cited in a paper by Fishbach, published in the December 2021 issue of Motivation Science. Self-motivation means ...

One of the key features of depression is the lack of motivation to do things that you know you should really do. For example, you may think that you don't have the motivation to exercise, or spend ...

Exercise’s positive effect on depression is well-known, but not how it produces its anti-depressant effects. After reviewing a broad range of studies into how depression and physical activity affect ...

(CNN) — When a wave of depression hits, exercise may sound like the last thing you want to do. But a new study says it could be crucial to feeling better. “Depression (affects) somewhere between (10%) ...

More benefits for mental health were seen when people walked at least 7,500 steps a day. Some people may experience benefits with just 1,000 steps a day, the findings suggest. Walking is not just a ...

The key to tackling a tough task is bridging the know-do gap and just getting started. I have always been a notorious procrastinator. I always turned in my homework at the last minute, studied for ...

Depression is more than feeling sad or having a bad day. It can be a symptom of an undiagnosed mental illness or even a ...

Learn what this study shows regarding the connection between excessive sugar intake and depression—and some ways to reduce your sugar intake. We know we’re supposed to limit the amount of added sugar ...