It’s no secret that change is inherently difficult, complex, and often resisted. Making even necessary changes can be hard. This is because, in human evolution, we have come to view change as a threat ...

We want to get there. Americans want to live healthy, and there's even evidence that men may be slightly more likely to commit to New Year's resolutions than women. Closing the gap between our ...

Motivation anchors my men's health advocacy. In my book and here at PhillyVoice, I've documented the power of social and emotional relationships to inspire healthy living by citing science and ...

Research in rats shows that those who help have higher levels of oxytocin receptors (for the “love” hormone oxytocin) and ...

Exercise has a lot of important benefits. But most people don’t exercise or don’t do it consistently or long enough to get those benefits. If you ask people why they dropped out of their program, I ...

The statement above is a myth! While your child will need some more motivation/support to begin practicing and learning these skills, they will become easier for your child overtime. As these skills ...

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 ...

Set small, realistic goals to boost your motivation. Create a regular workout schedule to form a lasting habit. Choose activities you enjoy to keep exercising fun. Reaching the benefits of exercise ...

The statement above is a myth! While your child will need some more motivation/support to begin practicing and learning these skills, they will become easier for your child overtime. As these skills ...