Are attention spans really shrinking to just eight seconds? New research shows attention is more complex, involving different brain systems.

As people grow older, the desire to learn and engage in daily activities often dwindles. That phenomenon, which Psychology Benefits Society said psychologists refer to as anhedonia, could appear when ...

All parents wish to see their child excel in studies, but motivating kids to study regularly and with focus can feel like a tough challenge. Children, often having a short attention span, get ...

Motivation is a limited resource, but there are a lot of things you can do to increase it. Georgia keeps lead, Indiana surges in college football NCAA Re-Rank 1-136 after Week 4 ...

It's not how smart students are but how motivated they are and how they study that determines their growth in math achievement. That's the main finding of a study that looks at six annual waves of ...

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 ...

It is commonly assumed that you can “work up an appetite” with a vigorous workout. Turns out that theory may not be completely accurate – at least immediately following exercise. New research out of ...

New research shows exercising in nature improves mood, lowers stress, and boosts heart health more than indoor or urban ...