June 26 -- WEDNESDAY, June 25 (HealthDay News) -- People taking dopamine agonists to treat Parkinson's disease are at risk for impulse-control disorders such as compulsive gambling, buying and sexual ...

As the end of the year approaches, impulse buying takes on a distinctive flavor, fueled by holiday festivities and year-end sales. Consumers often find themselves succumbing to spontaneous purchases ...

The events of October 7 and the war led to a quiet rise in compulsive behaviors, including sex addiction – a mental phenomenon that can be understood and treated, without shame and without guilt.

Although not all compulsive buyers are particularly interested with such distinctions, there's some uncertainty among the mental health profession about whether to see overshopping as a genuine ...

In a reversal of the purchase reveals that TikTokers are famous for – opening packages and showing off new goods for viewers – a fresh social media trend is taking hold: "Low Buy 2025." The idea ...

A whopping 73% of Americans admitted in a 2022 study by Slickdeals that the majority of purchases they make are impulsive! Besides, it’s easy to fall into the trap of impulse buying in a world filled ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a personal finance expert and writer. For some consumers, it’s becoming harder to downplay promotional deals on products and ...

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have identified a brain circuit that can drive repetitive and compulsive behaviors in mice, even when natural rewards such as food or social contact are ...