Habits are behaviors that have been automated, so you barely need to think about them. When it comes to starting a new habit, the prefrontal cortex is the head of the operation. The PFC is the folded ...

"Most cravings only usually last from a few minutes to about 20 to 30" says one expert — so if you take a quick stroll, you may walk away the craving.

Whether you want to stop eating that midnight snack, or you want to stop talking to your ex once and for all, getting rid of bad habits can be tough. It only takes one minute of weakness to talk ...