Perfectionism and competitive sport increase the risk of exercise addiction, study finds

Physical exercise is one of the main recommendations for maintaining good health. However, when practiced compulsively and ...

This Strange Addiction Fuels Murder and War—But You Can Train Your Brain to Fight It, Research Suggests

One way to get that pleasure is to seek retaliation. Additional brain scan studies have shown that when people imagine ...

People Are Sharing What It’s Like to Be Trapped in The Grip of Drug Addiction

One of the most powerful illusions in addiction is functionality. People continue working, parenting, socializing, and paying ...
Morning Overview on MSN

Why addiction still defies science, even with modern brain tools

Addiction is one of the most intensely studied conditions in modern medicine, yet even with high‑resolution brain scans and ...
LAist

Screen addiction and suicidal behaviors are linked for teens, a study shows

A new study finds that addiction to social media, mobile phones and video games is linked to a higher risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. The study, published in JAMA on Wednesday, looked at data ...
Business Insider

Is sex addiction real? How to know if you have compulsive sexual behavior and when it may be problematic

Sex addiction is not a real addiction in the way drug and alcohol addictions are. Compulsive sexual behavior is a preoccupation with sexual thoughts, urges, and behaviors that disrupt daily life. To ...
WAMC

Screen addiction and suicidal behaviors are linked for teens, a study shows

If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline via call, text or chat. A new study finds that addiction to social media, mobile phones and video games is linked to ...