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 ...

Doctors also encourage spending time outdoors during daylight hours, getting regular exercise, eating well-balanced meals, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Learn how small, achievable actions can make a difference on the hardest days. Something changed when Sasha W. noticed the hot pink running shoes sitting in the corner of her bedroom. She was 27 at ...

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 ...

When something doesn't naturally interest you, you may perceive it as boring, irrelevant, or uncomfortable. This is because of your intrinsic motivation—motivation based on the inherent satisfaction ...

I usually do not have a problem with depression or anhedonia. But a couple of years ago, I was addicted to gaming, which put me into this state more than once. Recently, I experimented with the ...

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 ...

As the days get shorter and temperatures drop, many people start to feel a noticeable shift in their mood, a condition known ...

(CNN) — The steps you take each day could lead you to a reduction in depression symptoms, according to a new study. A study published Monday in the journal JAMA Network Open found that a higher daily ...