Now that the kiddos have been back in school for a bit, the homework may be piling up and some kids could feel overwhelmed. That's why it's important to talk about Brain Breaks. Kelly Melistas, a ...

I feel guilty. I am exhausted and I feel guilty taking a siesta. But I am getting over myself—sometimes. Taking a break isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity for building new neural pathways. The brain ...

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. The biggest myth about mindfulness is that it’s a luxury. Something you get around to once the emails are answered, the ...