Panic, rage, lust, depression, humiliation, joy—strong emotions can lead to impulsive behaviors. When you are emotional, you might feel intense physical agitation. That agitation can be very ...

Drinking coffee at night might come with an unexpected downside: increased impulsivity. In a new study, fruit flies given ...

Sleep is a critical part of a child's overall health, but it can also be an important factor in the way they behave. According to a new study, getting enough sleep can help children combat the effects ...

Long football careers have been tied to problems with impulsive behavior and less white matter in the brain, according to a new study from Boston researchers who found that starting tackle football at ...

New research suggests that drinking coffee at night may do more than disrupt sleep—it could actually change how your brain ...

‌So, the primary reason we impulse buy is a temporary lack of willpower due to feeling mentally depleted. Clinton Pickett, ...

Using a prebiotic to influence bacterial activity in the gut after a traumatic brain injury may help reduce impulsive behavior, one of the common symptoms to follow a moderate blow to the head, a new ...

Researchers have widely accepted that impulsivity increases the risk of drug addiction, but the evidence to support this belief is mixed. Exploring the relationship between impulsivity and cocaine use ...

It’s the late shift. You’re tired. You pour another cup of coffee. But what if that midnight jolt of caffeine isn’t just keeping you awake — it’s making you reckless? New research from The University ...