One of the key features of depression is the lack of motivation to do things that you know you should really do. For example, you may think that you don't have the motivation to exercise, or spend ...

With the arrival of the New Year do you also feel pressured to set goals while still processing last years challenges A life ...

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 ...

Someone suffering from stress or mental health problems may suddenly feel lazy or hesitant to do the most basic things.

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 ...

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) to the superolateral branch of the medial forebrain bundle (MFB), which is linked to reward and motivation, revealed metabolic brain changes over 12 months post-DBS ...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Holidays are a joyful time for many, but for others, heavy depression is a real, serious illness that many people face. WSAV’s Tina Tyus-Shaw turns to our resident ...

Burnout and depression, often confused due to similar symptoms like fatigue and low motivation, stem from different roots.

A large new study suggests that breathing polluted air for many years may increase the risk of depression in older adults, ...