A study identifies a brain pathway linking inflammation to dopamine loss and apathy in cancer. Researchers found that IL-6 ...

In a new study published in the journal Mental Health and Physical Activity, researchers from the University of Bath reported ...

Dopamine is the brain's motivational spark, driving us to chase what feels good, say scrolling another reel on social media, ...

A new study from the Center for Motivation and Behavior Change at the University of Bath has found that combining step tracking with mindfulness training delivered via a mobile app can ...

Scientists identify a brain pathway linking inflammation to fatigue, low energy, and loss of motivation in advanced cancer patients.

Researchers at WashU Medicine identified a direct connection between cancer-related inflammation and the loss of motivation ...

In a mouse study, they describe a brain pathway that starts with neurons (labeled in green, above) that sense inflammation signals, and the researchers were able to treat the loss of motivation by ...

Blocking the pathway restored motivation, even though the cancer and weight loss continued. This indicates that apathy can be ...

Blocking the pathway restored motivation, even though the cancer and ... "The implications of the research are profound," said the study's lead author, Adam Kepecs, Ph.D., professor of ...