Many of us think of exercise as something we need to bribe ourselves to do. But maybe we’ve got it all wrong. Enjoyable exercise can be intrinsically rewarding, just like tasty food is, according to a ...

Anyone who has tried sticking to an exercise routine knows it isn't easy. But the combination of a conditioned cue and intrinsic reward may be the key to developing an exercise habit, according to a ...

We’ve all heard that exercise is good for us—how it strengthens our hearts and lungs, and helps us prevent diseases like diabetes. That’s why so many of us like to make New Year’s resolutions to move ...

My Jockology column in the Globe and Mail this week takes a closer look at a study I blogged about last month, on why exercise seems to help some people lose weight but not others: [...] More recently ...

When you’re trying to create consistent healthy habits, you might need some extra motivation. A popular motivation strategy is to reward yourself for achieving your goals: “If I do my workout every ...

After working with thousands of families over my years as a family psychologist, I’ve found that one of the most common predicaments parents face is how to get kids to do what they’re asked. And one ...