A new psychology book reveals that procrastination and nail-biting aren't just bad habits — they're actually survival ...

Not all bad habits are necessarily something to be kicked. Here are two that can become your secret superpowers, according to ...

Instead of using your usual study methods (and getting the same results you always get, for better or worse) this is the year to level up. There are plenty of great ways to review and retain material, ...

Three specific vices mean poorer physical and mental health starting at age 36, researchers reported Friday in the Annals of Medicine. Adobe stock/HealthDay Bad habits like smoking, heavy drinking and ...

A common belief is that compulsive behaviors trap people in a “habit loop” that takes over self-control. New research, however, suggests this explanation may be incomplete. For many years, compulsive ...

Nearly half of our daily activities are performed out of habit, occurring with minimal conscious thought. These automated behavioral patterns, ranging from morning routines to evening scrolling, ...

Most people assume their “bad habits” reveal something unflattering about them: a lack of discipline, social maturity, or emotional strength. Typically, they’re viewed as evidence that someone isn’t ...

Bad habits like smoking, heavy drinking and skipping exercise can start to impact a person's health as early as their mid-30s, a new study says. In fact, those three specific vices mean poorer ...