For many people, the motivation to exercise fluctuates from week to week, and these fluctuations predict whether they will be physically active, according to researchers. In an effort to understand ...

Many organizations have applied successful engineering interventions to reduce ergonomic-related injuries. And it is important to continue to utilize the best tools and workstation designs and ...

I was speaking with a friend of mine the other day when he excitedly stood up from the table, explaining that he wanted to show me his new "tat". He lifted a shirt sleeve to reveal a twining of thick, ...

Employees who work hard and produce high-quality output can mean the difference between a successful business and a business that experiences problems. An important responsibility of managers involves ...

Judging from the panoply of motivational books, speeches, videos, and how-to guides, you'd think that psychology has the surefire answer that can explain the simple basis for our many complex ...

Shift your thinking to improve your health and reach your fitness goals. Exercise is as much mental as it is physical. And when it comes to exercise adherence -- the ability to stick with a workout ...

Previous research suggests that priming of behavioral concepts (e.g., drinking water) motivates consumers outside conscious awareness, but only if primes match a current need (e.g., fluid deprivation) ...

The specific cultural values of a country may determine whether concern about environmental issues actually leads individuals to engage in environmentally friendly behaviors, according to the new ...

Every manager aspires to coach her employees to higher level of effectiveness. However, figuring out how to coax a specific employee to improve can flummox even the most savvy supervisor. Identifying ...

Partying the night before a big exam. Preparing last-minute for a work presentation. Running a 5K in a 10-pound Halloween costume. All are examples of what psychologists call ...