People often joke that their favorite snack is "like crack" or call themselves "chocoholics" in jest. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. But can someone really be ...

When you feel powerless against a craving or addiction, mindful observation is an effective tool to stop the urge in its ...

Is a digital detox calling your name? Despite the restoration of TikTok, serial scrollers — some of whom might be addicted to social apps — might still want to take a break from their perpetual media ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Lance B. Eliot is a world-renowned AI scientist and consultant. I realize that some might insist that there is zero chance of ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can ...

When you think of money addiction, your mind may first go to the picture of someone who enjoys spending and will go to great lengths to do so. While spendaholics may suffer one form of addictive ...

Do you find yourself constantly craving sweets even when you’re not hungry? Maybe you feel like you’ve lost a sense of control around certain sweet foods. You’re not alone. Many women struggle with ...

In May 2015, I went to the cinema with my oldest son to watch Mad Max: Fury Road. The reason I mention this is because one of the characters in the film (who lives in a world where water is a scarce ...

In contemporary society, we are quick to pathologize our behaviors. We jokingly call our fondness for cleaning “OCD,” sometimes argue that “we’re all a little autistic,” and haphazardly label our ...