Does the hype really help? Can words really pump you up? Personally, I think words make a difference. As a writer, of course, ...

According to a new study published in the journal Psychology of Sport & Exercise, upbeat music helps give you the motivation to tackle high-intensity workouts. Researchers found that when the ...

Listening to motivational music like 'Eye of the Tiger' by Survivor does actually help runners combat mental fatigue, a new study has claimed. University of Edinburgh experts found that a motivational ...

Do you listen to music at the gym? What types of songs motivate you in daily life and during your workouts? Most gym-goers like to wear headphones and listen to self-selected music while they're doing ...

If you find Mozart motivating, take heart. A new study has found that your running playlist is just as effective as one with the “Rocky” theme on repeat. Studies have shown that music—specifically ...

Hunger can drive a motivational state that leads an animal to a successful pursuit of a goal -- foraging for and finding food. In a highly novel study, researchers describe how two major neuronal ...