Are you putting off a project at work, mailing a bill, or getting started on spring cleaning? You may be able to blame your parents. Researchers at the University of Colorado have found that ...

Everyone who’s ever prepared for a job interview knows how to turn a personal weakness into a character strength. The flipside of being a little stubborn might be extra persistence. A bit of ...

As video games have taken a place not only in suburban basements but in the world of high art, their impact on the children and adults who play them is still debated. Video games have been linked to ...

The research sought to uncover the relationship between temperament and eating behaviors in early childhood. The findings are critical because faster eating and greater responsiveness to food cues ...

Ever notice how a fast-talking short person walking alongside a lanky, laconic friend will eventually leave him in the dust? Despite the difference in the length of the walking partners’ legs, the ...

Impulsiveness and substance use share a genetic basis, according to genome-wide association studies published in JNeurosci by academic and industry researchers. With more than 20,000 participants, the ...

As I type this, I'm also reading a blog post on Richard Sherman's Stanford days, emailing back-and-forth with a colleague about an upcoming interview and Google-chatting with my friend Reeve about ...

WASHINGTON, DC December 19, 2006 — A new imaging study shows that our brains react with varying sensitivity to reward and suggests that people most susceptible to impulse&mdashthose who need to buy it ...

When your car breaks down, it's mysterious. Is it the battery? Perhaps the fuel line? Let's pray it's not the transmission. There are just so many culprits to consider. To determine whatever is ...

Being in college and being part of the “adult” world brings with it an array of changes, one of which is the necessity to make decisions autonomously. Life up until college is very regulated, whether ...

Elon Musk’s actions, often riddled with his “craziness” and “impulsiveness,” have raised eyebrows, but author Walter Isaacson delved deeper and revealed the crucial role these traits play in his ...