A Reciprocal Relationship Between Obesity and Self Control
Researchers report obesity may be a result of reduced activity in the prefrontal cortex, which can influence self control and predispose a person to overeating. ... Read More...
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The Scientific Signs You Are In a Relationship with a Psychopath
Researchers reveal the neurobiology and typical behavior associated with psychopathic personalities. The paper explores the red flags that might mean you are in a relationship with a psychopath. ... Read More...
Can Personality Be Measured?
Researchers have developed a new method of assessing intelligence and personality by using EEG technology that recorded brain waves during simple cognitive tasks.... Read More...
Adolescent Cannabis Use Alters Development of Planning and Self Control Brain Areas
Researchers report adolescent cannabis use alters the structural development of the prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain that helps control higher cognitive functions.... Read More...
Weight Loss Success Linked with Active Self Control Regions of Brain
A new neuroimaging study found those who achieved greater success at losing weight showed increased activation in regions of the lateral prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain associated with self control.... Read More...
Great Tit Birds Have as Much Impulse Control as Chimps
Researchers report the great tit, a common European songbird, has similar impulse control to that of larger, more cognitively advanced animals.... Read More...
ADHD Drugs Do Not Improve Cognition in Healthy College Students
Researchers report, contrary to popular belief, Adderall and other ADHD drugs do not improve cognition in healthy college students. Instead, they may impair cognitive function. ... Read More...
Childhood Aggression Linked to Deficits in Executive Function
According to a new study, children with executive function deficits were more likely to show physical and reactive aggression later in life. Researchers suggest helping children to improve executive function could help to reduce aggression levels.... Read More...
Chimpanzee Self Control is Related to Intelligence
According to researchers, a chimpanzees' general intelligence is correlated with their ability to delay gratification and exert self control. ... Read More...
Why It’s Time to Lay the Stereotype of the ‘Teen Brain’ to Rest
Researchers explore what goes on in the teen brain during this critical point of development and say that it might be time to put some age-old stereotypes to rest.... Read More...
Stay Focused, If You Can: Individual Differences in Brain Dynamics Influence Self Control
Researchers investigate the neuroscience behind how some people are better at resisting temptation that others.... Read More...
A Turbo Charge For Your Brain?
Using non-invasive brain stimulation, researchers stimulated the lateral prefrontal cortex and medial prefrontal cortex, enhancing executive function and self control.... Read More...