A long-held view is that compulsive behaviors involve individuals getting stuck in a "habit loop" that overrides self-control ...

The Mayo Clinic defines obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) as: “Unreasonable thoughts and fears (obsessions) that lead you to do repetitive behaviors (compulsions).” OCD is a form of anxiety disorder ...

Cats Obsessive BehaviorPepper is literally killing our ears with his constant yowling. He was neutered late March of this year and his behavior has changed. All he wants to do now is eat, be carried ...

From work meetings to first dates, it's essential to adjust our behavior for success. In certain situations, it can even be a matter of life or death. So how do we switch our behavior when situations ...

Share on Pinterest New research suggests there may be a link between the number of hours a child spends playing video games and their risk of developing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Carol ...

Drugs called SSRIs didn’t ease obsessive-compulsive symptoms in children with the disorder Prozac, a commonly prescribed medication for kids and teens with autism, is no more effective than a placebo ...

In a review of previous studies, McMaster University researchers observe a stronger signal for psilocybin as a treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder than cannabinoids.

Is compulsive behavior common in people with Alzheimer’s or dementia? When someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, many aspects of his or her life are forced to change and will ...