Why are some people better at getting (and staying) motivated to accomplish their goals than others? Scientists already knew a part of the brain called the nucleus accumbens is involved in motivated behavior, but a new study gives more information. In the study, researchers discovered that the balance of two chemicals in the brain—glutamate and glutamine—is important. This finding may lead to nutritional recommendations and other therapies to help boost motivation.
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