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 ...

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 ...

Remember jumping rope on the playground? That simple activity you enjoyed as a kid turns out to be one of the most powerful brain-boosting exercises you can do. While most people pick up a jump rope ...

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 ...

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 ...

A healthy brain is crucial to your whole health. When your brain is stressed, then your entire body is stressed. Worse, if your brain is stressed most of the time, you begin believing this is normal.

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 ...