Human behavior is a tapestry woven from culture, environment, and biology. Among the most intriguing aspects of this tapestry is risk-taking—those bold, sometimes reckless decisions that can lead to ...

An international research team has linked genes and brain anatomy with the human propensity for risky behaviors, such as smoking, alcohol and drug use, speeding, or frequently changing sexual partners ...

(The Conversation) — Researchers have long known that religious teens are less likely to engage in risky behavior. My team’s research explains why. We surveyed multiple times the religious beliefs and ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — State officials heard the results from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey on Sept. 26, and the Kentucky Department of Education deputy commissioner called the data "sobering." “Some of ...

A new study from The University of Western Australia and Edith Cowan University has found evidence of what's long been suspected—that men are more likely to be risk-takers than women. The research ...

Home Retirement Retirement Planning The Hidden Risk Lurking in Most Retirement Plans: Human Behavior What's one of the differences between a good financial adviser and a great one? The ability to use ...