Addiction is one of the most intensely studied conditions in modern medicine, yet even with high‑resolution brain scans and ...

One of the dominant ways of thinking about addiction is as a disease. While there is evidence for this approach, it often ...

We think we need greater self-control to be happier. But a new study suggests the arrow of causation points the other way.

People who can delay gratification and master their impulses thrive in life. And experts say that you can learn skills to rein in bad habits. By Christina Caron We tend to respect and even idolize ...

A scientific squabble over how to define self-control draws from an unlikely source: A story from Greek mythology. Sailing home to Ithaca after the Trojan War, Odysseus longed to hear the Sirens’ ...

These are comments I might get when people learn about my lifestyle. I’m one of those annoying people who eat lots of fruits and vegetables, exercise five times a week, save a portion of their salary, ...