A group of brain cells called orexin neurons appears to help us keep working when reaching a reward becomes increasingly ...

Research reveals the role of orexin neurons in maintaining motivation, with implications for the treatment of ADHD, depression and addiction.

Motivational dynamics in physical activity behaviour encompass the evolving interplay between individuals’ internal drives, external influences and self-regulatory processes that shape the adoption, ...

A recent study in Cell led to the discovery of a group of neurons in mouse brains that were shown to influence motivation in relation to tasks followed by rewards. That is, the increased activity of ...

What enables us to sustain effort toward goals, even when the task becomes increasingly difficult? A recent study by researchers at Nagoya University in Japan revealed the underlying brain mechanism, ...

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 ...

Learning Online is a completely different experience than going to school to learn in person. The motivation levels required to sit in front of a screen for hours requires more effort than one can ...