Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. When it comes to staying active, the biggest challenge often ...

A qualitative study from Hangzhou finds that older adults with Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome struggle to turn exercise ...

“Change is the only constant in life” – The Greek philosopher Heraclitus Having had two kids not too long ago, I know how dramatically life can change. And it’s not just the big things that alter how ...

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 ...

You know exercise is good for you, but your brain still resists it like it’s punishment rather than reward. The problem isn’t willpower or discipline – it’s that your neural pathways haven’t learned ...

Exercise helps boost energy at the cellular level by increasing mitochondria function and ATP production, while stimulating neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin that regulate mood and ...

Research reveals a striking discovery about the human brain and exercise motivation. Scientists have identified distinct patterns of electrical connectivity that separate individuals who eagerly ...

Even if you think you should exercise, there is housework to do when you get home from work, and errands to run on your days ...

The intention-behavior gap for exercise is one of the most interesting psychological phenomena to study, in my opinion. We set goals, go to bed with the best intentions to exercise in the morning. But ...

Major depressive disorder (MDD), one type of depression, is one of the most common psychiatric conditions worldwide. It is ...