We often hear phrases like “stay in the moment” or “live for today,” and while mindfulness is undeniably powerful, research shows that looking ahead—thinking about the future—can actually improve your ...

The late Warren Bickel (left) and Stephen LaConte, both professors at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, led a study that suggests envisioning future events could be an effective ...

Years ago, my teenage self asked the Magic 8 Ball if I would marry Corey. "Without a doubt" appeared from its watery depths. Corey didn't. I married Jerry. Thank goodness. The future is unknown, but ...

Learning to think more about specific events in the future appears to reduce impulsivity, improve decision-making, and shows potential as a therapy for alcohol use disorder, a new study found. The ...