We need a new paradigm for addiction that puts psychology first and recognizes its heterogeneity. Only then will we see that ...

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

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

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’ ...

We have many avenues to distract us from our goals. Whether it is social media, the latest celebrity gossip or the phones in our pockets, modern society has built engaging systems for our ...

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, ...