impulsive

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Scientists found that consuming caffeine at night can increase impulsive behavior, raising the likelihood of risky or uncontrolled actions.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

"We found that flies consuming caffeine at night were less able to suppress movement, displaying impulsive behaviors such as reckless flying despite these aversive conditions."

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Unlike Jane, many of the other people who contacted us over the past year didn't make the connection between impulsive behaviours and these medications - leading to devastating consequences.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Some senior aides have occasionally encouraged him against making impulsive posts to his account, according to a person familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

“His actions appear to have been impulsive, immature, and unpremeditated. He did make a big mistake and recognizes that. He asked for our forgiveness.”

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater