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 ...

How we think about ourselves has major implications for how we live our lives, what we assume is possible, what we consider ethical, and so on. That makes this a high-stakes topic! The philosopher ...

Self-control is a vital skill that touches every aspect of life, from managing your emotions to making sound decisions about ...

A new clinical trial has found evidence that the dopamine-enhancing drug tolcapone can help improve self-control and reduce alcohol consumption in people with alcohol use disorder. The study, ...