Impulsivity numbers among the core symptom domains of ADHD, though it takes up only four of the 18 symptoms in the diagnostic criteria: Talks excessively in social situations Has difficulty waiting ...

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 ...

For adults, a diet high in saturated fats and added sugar has been linked to impulsivity and poor self-control. But what role, if any, does diet play in adolescent psychological development? Diet is ...

Now a group of researchers from The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, Cornell Tech, and Sage Bionetworks -- supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation -- are launching a "Digital ...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental health disorder that affects an individual’s ability to concentrate and control one’s impulses. For ...

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 ...

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) isn't just a childhood condition; it can continue or even first appear in adulthood. With the awareness about this ...

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 ...