As January looms, so does the adage “New Year, New You.” Despite all good intentions, the adage's call to action seldom lasts beyond a few weeks. While statistics vary, the most common resolutions ...

You probably know that setting goals is an essential part of any fitness or lifestyle change. Unfortunately, many people who ...

The Division of Kinesiology and Health (DK&H) strives to break through barriers and explore new frontiers of teaching and learning. Through the unfettered pursuit of knowledge, we aim to apply ...

It’s January, recognized by mental health advocates as Mental Wellness Month, to encourage individuals to prioritize their mental health as we go forward into the new year.

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have discovered a specific brain region that underlies “goal-directed behavior”—that is, when we consciously do something with a particular goal in mind, say ...

Setting daily goals can be a tricky balancing act. Push too hard, and you risk frustration and burnout. Aim too low, and you might not make meaningful progress. After decades of entrepreneurial ...

This research study was designed to examine cognitive, emotional and behavioral outcomes in children who have been adopted internationally, to recruit children adopted at young ages as well as ...

At its core, conservation is about behavior change. Yet few organizations have put in place the structure, standards, and ...

Behaviors have intentional goals—what we plan or try to do—and tacit goals—what we implicitly try to do. Tacit goals are automatic behavioral impulses, based on autopilot judgments. Intentional and ...