Having high self-control is often seen as a good thing. It’s believed to be key to success in many aspects of life—whether that’s getting a promotion at work, sticking to your workout regime, or ...

Neuroticism may moderate the relationship between certain personality traits and self-control, and the interaction effects appear to differ by the type of self-control, according to a new study.

These are comments I might get when people learn about my lifestyle. I’m one of those annoying people who eat lots of fruits and vegetables, exercise five times a week, save a portion of their salary, ...

It’s probably all too familiar. Against your best intentions, you find yourself reaching for a late-night snack again. You snap at a colleague who didn’t really say anything wrong. You find excuses so ...

Every year, nearly half of all Americans start the year with a resolution to change something about their lives. People make goals to try to be healthier and happier versions of themselves. But most ...

Highlighting summer's enhanced opportunities for healthy behavior has become a tradition for this column. In keeping with tradition, here is my annual installment – one that zeroes in on the core ...