The idea of taking a break from your work may seem counter ... up to about 3 minutes could lower their heart rate. Regular short breaks can also significantly reduce the stress hormone cortisol ...

To take a break from social media ... can affect our self-esteem and lead to us comparing ourselves to edited photos and lives that appear perfect," says Katara McCarty, creator of EXHALE ...

Graduate school admissions experts say students considering long- or short-term leave from their ... and funding are at risk if they take a break. Blum says the funding may not be available ...