A small lab-based study found that a 12-week cycling program improved inhibitory control over six weeks. This adds to the evidence that exercise can be an effective strategy for improving cognitive ...
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 ...
There are a lot of tactics to improve mental well-being - from regular exercise to practicing a hobby and beyond.
Some people wish they were more spontaneous and risk-taking. Other people wish they were more cautious and had better impulse control. Here are two composite vignettes drawn from my clients, friends, ...
Giving in to impulse purchases could wreck your finances. Don’t store credit card information on your devices, and stop shopping when you’ve got nothing better to do. Follow 24/7 Wall St. on Google By ...
In his new book Wizard Brain or Monkey Mind?, author Jim Halderman argues that it only takes one second to take control of your life. He posits that when you understand your brain, you can control ...
People with ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, can face a number of challenges when it comes to finances, which can include impulse spending. The ...
Most of the genetic risk for developing a substance use disorder comes from genes that broadly affect how our brains process rewards, regulate impulses and weigh consequences—not from genes that ...
Accepting that most things are out of our control can be tough, but there's freedom and peace in letting go, Shunmyo Masuno says. Masuno is a Zen Buddhist monk and recently published a new book titled ...