'Impulsivity' occurs frequently in people with addiction and other common disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Experiments in rats suggest that reduced dopamine receptor ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . CHICAGO — Behavioral impulsivity in Parkinson’s disease may be linked to several factors, including connections ...

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 ...

In a recent article published in the journal Translational Psychiatry, researchers in Germany and the Netherlands explored the links between impulsivity in adults without diagnosed mental disorders ...

Recently, psychologists have stepped outside of the clinical setting and have accumulated research on how the dark side of human nature varies in the general population. What has become quite clear is ...

A study in eNeuro finds that impulsivity does not predict cocaine addiction, but prolonged drug use alters brain circuits and heightens impulsive behavior. Study: Cocaine self-administration increases ...

A team of researchers has now identified a specific circuit in the brain that alters food impulsivity. You're on a diet, but the aroma of popcorn in the movie theater lobby triggers a seemingly ...

—A bad night’s sleep—or worse, consistently poor sleep—can cause numerous problems in early adulthood, including impulsivity. A new study takes a closer look. Reviewed by Ware Kuschner, MD, Professor ...

What kind of man is more likely to commit sexual assault? One possibility is that men who are impulsive — who seek to gratify their immediate desires without thought for the long-term consequences — ...

Do you find yourself reaching for a cup of coffee at night to stay alert? A new study from The University of Texas at El Paso suggests you might want to reconsider. A team of UTEP biologists has ...