A long-held view is that compulsive behaviors involve individuals getting stuck in a "habit loop" that overrides self-control ...

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Compulsive behavior results from too much self-control caused by brain inflammation, not just habit. Anti-inflammatory ...

Trancing is when dogs enter a slow-motion, focused state while moving under objects, such as Christmas trees. However, the ...

Holiday season shopping can be a dangerous gateway that escalates into compulsive shopping for those who are prone to it.

Pseudologia Fantastica is a condition in which an individual tells persistent, intricate, exaggerated lies and sincerely believes that the accounts are true. It is considered a compulsive behavior and ...

Opioid users with and without addiction demonstrated significantly greater learning from negative reinforcement. Individuals with chronic opioid use, whether addicted or not, show heightened learning ...

From work meetings to first dates, it's essential to adjust our behavior for success. In certain situations, it can even be a ...

But I’ve found that whenever I return to color, even briefly, I am desperate to turn it off again as quickly as possible.

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Some individuals rely heavily on visual and sound cues when making decisions, and this sensitivity can lead to persistent maladaptive choices.