Heuristics simplify decision-making by using mental shortcuts. Understand their pros, cons, and examples in finance and ...

"It was on sale," "It seemed like a good idea at the time"—things bought this way end up piling up in your room before you know it. You look at your bank statement at the end of the month and tilt ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Lance B. Eliot is a world-renowned AI scientist and consultant. In today’s column, I examine the use of generative AI and ...

In 2022, 73% of respondents to a Slickdeals survey said that most of their purchases tend to be spontaneous. The study with over 2,000 American adults shared that the average person spent $314 per ...

Not to ruin your high, but habitually smoking marijuana has been known to take a toll on the body. It can irritate the lungs, damage blood vessels and accelerate heart rate. Not to mention the ...

Most of the genetic risk for developing a substance use disorder comes from genes that broadly affect how our brains process rewards, regulate impulses and weigh consequences – not from genes that ...

An analysis of 2.2 million people reveals both shared and substance-specific genetic pathways for addiction risk, showing that vulnerability is rooted more in brain wiring than in any single substance ...

In the early 1990s, when Stefan Merrill Block was in fourth grade, he began complaining to his mom about his new school, with its pointless rules and mean teachers. He, his parents, and his brother ...

It’s really ironic that I’m presenting an article on impulse control because it is something I struggle with myself. Thankfully, I have improved this skill as I’ve aged. And, my impulse control ...

Picture this: It’s Thanksgiving afternoon, the turkey’s digesting, and the family room erupts as the Lions fumble yet another lead. Someone pulls out their phone, eyes light up at the live odds, and ...