People on Ozempic and Wegovy are voluntarily going to the gym — not through willpower but because the drugs appear to be recalibrating the brain's entire reward and motivation system, raising profound ...

A new study from U of T Scarborough suggests that mental sharpness is not just a feeling. When people’s thinking is clearer ...

Drinking a few cups of caffeinated coffee or tea every day may help in a small way to preserve brain power and prevent dementia, researchers reported on Monday. People with the highest daily intake of ...

Drinking a few cups of caffeinated coffee or tea every day may help in a small way to preserve brain power and prevent dementia, researchers reported on Monday. People with the highest daily intake of ...

Athletic footwear has entered a new era of ambition. No longer content to promise just comfort or performance, Nike claims its shoes can activate the brain, heighten sensory awareness and even improve ...

Research has long linked prolonged sitting to cognitive decline. But a new study complicates that narrative, suggesting that the effects of sedentary behavior on brain health depends on how a person ...

A neural circuit that processes motivation and reward seems to act as a "brake" when faced with an unpleasant task, a study suggests. Elke Meitzel via Getty Images Many of us struggle to start a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Illustration by Eliza Anderson, Deseret News “We rise in power and make a difference in the world due to what is best about human ...

Starting a task can sometimes feel impossible, even when you know exactly what needs to be done. Scientists now say it’s not laziness, it’s your brain hitting the brakes. We explain in The Answer.

No one likes to do something they find unpleasant. Who among us hasn’t put off icky things such as a tedious work assignment, a fridge deep clean or a difficult conversation? The reason why someone ...

A sharper, more resilient mind starts here. Monday Test Your Knowledge Tuesday MIND Your Diet Wednesday Try a New Workout Thursday Play a Game Welcome back! For Day 4 of the challenge, let’s do a ...