Psychology & Psychiatry
Sleep deprivation can have a negative impact on ethical decision-making, says expert
If you ever feel like you're not mentally sharp when you're exhausted, you're probably right.
Nov 29, 2018
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Neuroscience
Weight loss success linked with active self-control regions of the brain
New research suggests that higher-level brain functions have a major role in losing weight. In a study among 24 participants at a weight-loss clinic, those who achieved greatest success in terms of weight loss demonstrated ...
Oct 18, 2018
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Health
Three ways to tame food temptations
(HealthDay)—Losing weight often comes down to changing the patterns and habits that led to overeating. And that usually takes self-control, or the ability to resist temptation.
Oct 1, 2018
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Neuroscience
Brain structure may predict diet success
Differences in the structure of the prefrontal cortex predict an individual's ability to make healthier food choices, according to a new analysis of previous research in healthy men and women. The paper, published in JNeurosci, ...
Jun 4, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Identifying with others who control themselves could strengthen your own self-control
Is self-control something you can acquire, like a new language or a taste for opera? Or is it one of those things you either have or don't, like fashion sense or a knack for telling a good joke?
May 10, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study uncovers the intricacies of the pursuit of higher self-control
Self-control is a central human capacity associated with a wide range of personal and societal advantages. In view of its benefits, increasing self-control among children and adults has been advocated as a remedy to many ...
Mar 26, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Research on self-control could help you stick with New Year's resolutions
Many of us have already decided that things will be different in 2018. We'll eat better, get more exercise, save more money or finally get around to decluttering those closets.
Jan 3, 2018
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Health
Shaming people about their lifestyle habits does nothing to improve their health
Going to the doctor usually involves exposing the body with all its faults and flaws. In a culture that increasingly values self control and bodily perfection, being sick or even merely old can lead to feelings of shame and ...
Dec 5, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Self-control may not diminish throughout the day
After a long day of work and carefully watching what you eat, you might expect your self-control to slip a little by kicking back and cracking open a bag of potato chips.
Sep 20, 2017
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Neuroscience
Researchers gain new insight into self-control using neuroimaging
Grocery shopping while hungry is a bad idea, often leading to regrettable surrender to momentary cravings. Yet we fall victim to this pitfall time and again, despite our rational mind knowing better.
Sep 4, 2017
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