Both adults and kids need to take time out to de-stress and refocus when we’ve been working too long. When we sit still for long stretches of time, we become less productive. That’s why we came up ...

The modern workplace has created an epidemic of mental exhaustion that leaves millions of Americans feeling drained, unfocused and overwhelmed by the end of each day. Traditional coffee breaks and ...

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 ...

In today’s rapid-paced learning environment, where tasks and assignments pile up continually and information seems to flow ceaselessly, having moments of reflection for students to recharge, or “brain ...

Taking a few minutes to do a puzzle — or stare into space — can allow you to return to work sharper and more creative. By A.C. Shilton It’s 1:02 p.m. Do you know what your brain is doing? If the ...

Rows of shelves containing everything from card games to coloring sheets, fidget toys to aromatherapy cards, line the Bellin College Student Success Center, encouraging students, staff and faculty to ...

Michael Hogue / Staff Artist The Center for BrainHealth, a part of the University of Texas at Dallas, will host a week of education and interactive activities, kicking off Monday with the unveiling of ...

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 ...