If you're having trouble with your self-control, this study says spending a little time exercising might be the solution. It’s funny how the instant you try to stick to a healthy diet, the more you ...

A new book on willpower asserts that it's a muscle. That is, you can strengthen it with practice, and you can exhaust it with stress and overuse. This makes sense, and years of research back the idea.

If you can consistently resist these everyday temptations, your self-control is much stronger than most people around you.

Fasting is an exercise in self-discipline. During the month of Ramadan, the believer abstains from food and drink in the ...

Almost everybody faces self-control problems at some point in life. Shedding a couple of extra pounds, turning down the third beer of the night, exercising instead of sitting on the couch watching ...

Losing weight is extremely difficult because high-calorie, delicious food is very accessible. Despite best intentions, it’s common to wind up overeating. These setbacks can be frustrating and ...

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, ...