Anyone raising children in an American city these days has had to confront the following disconcerting scene: a person unconscious or semiconscious, in filthy clothes, stoned at midday, a nuisance if ...

As the saying goes, "An idle mind is the devil's playground." Anyone with too much time on their hands may find themselves in hot water. People who tend to be bored may also be weary or restless ...

A world of entertainment and information sits at our fingertips. Our phones can quickly fill those quiet and sometimes dull moments. But maybe there are better options. Why do we get bored? How should ...

The two experiences of boredom and awe can never exist at the same time. Cannabis research explains how each may stem from opposite states within the same brain area. The following looks at each ...

(CNN) — Thanks to smartphones, all the entertainment and distraction they offer can be in your back pocket or purse, accessible 24/7. That’s why it’s sometimes hard to remember the uncomfortable, mind ...