New research published in the journal Sleep Medicine has shown that longer sleep duration is associated with better mood, more motivation, and less sleepiness. Additionally, greater sleep variability ...

Self-reported sleepiness relates to poorer performance in tasks requiring vigilance, such as driving and has also been associated with reduced motivation to engage in social or physical activities.

Teachers call February “Slump Month", where students’ motivation, mood, and grades dip mid-school year.

Have you ever wondered why you feel a rush of satisfaction after checking off a to-do list item or savoring a delicious meal? That’s dopamine at work—one of the most important neurotransmitters in ...

Our daily actions affect the brain more than we realize. According to psychologist Dr. Leah Kaylor, simple activities can support mood, motivation, and mental well-being, especially during the darker ...

Reported rates of anxiety and depression have quadrupled in the last two years. To make matters worse, as we are deep in the COVID surge, many are abandoning the very self-care habits that stabilize ...

You know that inexplicable grumpiness that hits you mid-morning, making you snap at coworkers and feel like the world is conspiring against you? Before you blame it on Monday blues or lack of sleep, ...

Destinations that offer sunshine, walkability, green spaces, good cuisine and clean air can boost dopamine levels. Many of the destinations that ranked high in dopamine are located along a coast or ...