Can any behavior be addictive? The answer is probably “yes,” depending on the person. Having said that, in our book, Why Can’t I Stop?, we selected the behaviors that we and others see as having the ...

A study by a Ph.D. student found that teens who remain engaged in a structured activities were less inclined to drink.

Marion put down the phone after hearing her husband's command to prepare dinner for him and a group of business guests that evening. Now she would have to shop and prepare instead of go to the gym. As ...

As cosmetic procedures surge worldwide and beauty content increasingly dominates social media platforms, a new study from the ...

Experts call for standardized diagnostic criteria, stronger clinical evidence, and public health measures to improve the ...

Approval-seeking isn't a confidence problem — it's a conditioning pattern. A psychologist explains the one habit that ...

Psychology of retail therapy and shopping addiction: For many people, shopping is more than just buying things. A new dress, a gadget, or a few items added to an online cart can provide a momentary ...

Why is it so hard to stop at just one cookie? For many people, sweet foods like chocolate, pastries, and candy aren't just a treat—they're a source of craving, guilt and emotional struggle. A newly ...

Problematic patterns of digital media use — including compulsive social media scrolling, gaming, or phone checking — may be more harmful to adolescent mental health than overall screen time, new ...

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