Paper (s) on enhancing self-control
Along with many others, Google Scholar came up with the following articles for me


American Association for the Advancement of Sciencetalks about the relationship between health and a sense of control old age
National Academy of SciencesExperimental and economic studies suggest large-scale programs aimed at self-control to improve citizens' health could reap benefits
International Association of Applied Psychology
Self-Regulation Assessment and Intervention in Physical Health and Illness: A Review
Book - The Self-regulation of Health and Illness Behaviour