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Uh-oh. Here comes temptation—for a dieter, it's a sweet treat; an alcoholic, a beer; a married man, an attractive, available woman. How to defeat the impulse to gratify desire and stick to your ...

Exercising self-control is about more than simply maintaining a willpower of iron and an eye toward the greater good, a new Yale study finds; it's really a delicate dance full of waffling deliberation ...

Are you eyeing a frosty dessert over a salad? Pick wisely, as it will tell a lot about you. According to a study conducted by the Ohio State University, Columbus, people's hands revealed the struggle ...

Praying helps people stay in control of their emotions and behaviour, according to a new study. People turn to prayer 'as a coping response to the high demands in life' and are rewarded with increased ...