Motivation

Exercise Motivation

Physical activity offers a litany of health benefits, but finding the motivation to exercise can be hard

The Psychology of Fitness and Gaming: Motivation and Reward Systems

Gaming and Rewards

Holiday gatherings place the inspiration for healthy living – family and friends – right in front of people

Holidays Healthy Living

Motivation often can be found in life's small moments – like a casual dinner with grown children

Father Son Bonding

A sense of purpose can be hard to find, but it's linked to many health benefits

Sense of purpose

Blind pro athlete and TikTok star Anthony Ferraro to speak about overcoming adversity

Blind Athlete TikTok Star

To make exercise a habit, start with a plan and find ways to make it fun

Exercise Habits Sit-up

Bounce back from your winter slump by making your workouts social affairs

Winter Workout motivation

Conversations form the bedrock of relationships – and a healthy lifestyle

Communication Tips

Know no boundaries: Anytime is a good time to embark on a healthy lifestyle

Motivation Plan Healthy Lifestyle

Eagles' Nick Foles publishing memoir on Super Bowl run, Christian faith

Michael B. Jordan explains why he refuses to meet NBA legend Michael Jordan

Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles gets real about life, football with Ellen DeGeneres

Foles Ellen

Penn experiments discover brain region key to driving behavioral change

Sleep Apnea Alzheimer's

Sleep apnea may be linked to brain changes that cause Alzheimer's disease

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Choosing safe toys: Tips for parents and caregivers

Amelia Fletcher Little Library 2

Abington teen starts 'little library' to help children of people experiencing homelessness and...

Teen Drug Use

Fewer teens are using alcohol, cigarettes and marijuana than before the pandemic

Limited - Man reaching for glass of beer and friend stopping him

The role of friends and peers in preventing impaired driving

walking steps depression

Increasing steps per day, even by a modest amount, could reduce risk of developing depression

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