A new doctoral dissertation shows that gambling disorder is linked to brain networks involved in self-control and brain ...

Research shows that delaying important tasks is often driven by how the brain processes stress and threat—not by poor time ...

Imagine a seesaw in your brain. On one side is your desire system, the network of brain areas related to seeking pleasure and reward. On the other side is your self-control system, the network of ...

New research into how the brain functions is reshaping our understanding of self-discipline. From habit loops to cognitive control, scientists uncover the mechanisms that help—or hinder—our ability to ...

With the Obama administration planning a major initiative to map the brain, there’s more attention focused on what all of that new information will mean for how we see ourselves and how we take moral ...

Active play is an undeniably important part of a child's development. Traditional martial arts such as karate, taekwondo, and ...

Imagine that you can be two different people. That's not such an absurd idea. It's been around in psychoanalysis (starting with Freud) for over a century, and even contemporary cognitive science and ...

Your ‘annoying’ habits and personality quirks might be superpowers in disguise. Here’s how you can harness them.