The best brain breaks aren’t random or mere time-fillers—they’re purposeful pauses that help students regulate, reconnect, ...

These short, fun activities can help kids recharge and refocus when school or homework is stressing them out. Focusing on a task for a long period can be difficult for anyone, but especially kids.

Even in retirement, you can have a lot on your plate. Maybe your schedule is full of doctor appointments and family visits. Or, you have a busy calendar of social meetups and exercise classes. Do you ...

It's easy for kids to get distracted when they're doing schoolwork, studying, or doing any other task that requires concentration. One thing that can help? Brain breaks! These quick activities for ...

Your brain is brilliantly wired to react to life-threatening danger. When it perceives a threat, your core brain instantly shifts into “survival mode,” sending a ...

The moment you feel stressed, your body goes into "fight-or-flight" mode. Your heart rate quickens, your breathing becomes shallow, and your mind races. It's an automatic response, a leftover from our ...

The Harvard Business Review conducted a series of studies to try to understand why Americans are "so impressed by busyness" and found that the "more we believe that one has the opportunity for success ...

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. If you sometimes forget the last thing you Googled or find yourself scrolling at midnight, only to stare at the ceiling ...

Summer is here—time for family vacations, barbeques, and ideally a slower pace of life. But if you're like the majority of Americans, you will not take full advantage of the season to relax and ...