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New research in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise suggests exercise may be one way to boost that self-control. Specifically, researchers found that an aerobic activity protocol improved ...

A pioneering study from Japan meticulously maps the brain's intricate neural pathways, shedding light on how specific regions work together to control impulsive actions. By employing advanced ...

According to new research, kids who may not be able to fully control their impulses — acting without thinking through the results of those actions — may be at a higher risk for critical health and ...

Socially tolerant species are better at controlling their emotions and behaviors, according to a new study of one of humanity's closest relatives. Researchers have tested one of the ideas put forward ...