Self-Controlled Kids Tend to Be Healthier Adults

Researchers found one of the benefits of self control was looking younger

Children who learn self-control—the ability to contain one's own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors—have a foundation for success in life. Rido/Shutterstock

In a new study, researchers found people who had higher levels of self-control as children were aging more slowly than their peers at age 45.

Their bodies and brains were healthier and biologically younger, the researchers report.