A recent study published in Molecular Psychiatry has successfully identified 11 independent genetic loci linked to delay ...

What makes us impulsive? Why do we find it so easy to say “yes,” when we know that “no” would be better for us in the long run? A recent study in rodents explores the neural mechanisms behind ...

Highly impulsive behavior is prevalent in drug addicts and alcoholics compared to those without addictions. New mice findings show that genes influence impulsivity. Impulsivity in humans may also be ...

Researchers found a link between deprivation in childhood and impulsive behavior -- leading to addictions later in life. The findings, which are a culmination of six years of research, also found a ...

Behavioral economics has identified many psychological quirks and problems that negatively impact individuals’ decisions. Two of the most basic tendencies that may lead to undesirable outcomes are ...

Impulsivity is a basic, yet fascinating concept in psychology. It’s associated with many traits, ranging from sensation-seeking to neuroticism, and it affects a number of behaviors of interest to ...

Genes linked to impulsive behaviours are also tied to mental health, obesity, and other conditions, a new study suggests.

Using a prebiotic to influence bacterial activity in the gut after a traumatic brain injury may help reduce impulsive ...