In conclusion, talking to yourself out loud is not a sign of madness but a valuable psychological tool. From enhancing memory ...

As Rich has shown me, a good conversation can make you feel alive. It can stave off loneliness and brighten your mood in ways ...

Hello! I’m Deborah Netburn, the faith and spirituality reporter for the L.A. Times filling in this week for your usual newsletter writer, Laura Newberry. Laura is one of my best friends at the paper — ...

Is it cruel to call people out when they talk too much? I’ve been scolded (to put it mildly) a few times over my post "An Open Letter to People Who Talk Too Much." I hurt people’s feelings—one woman ...

It feels strange to say that there’s ever a “light week” as someone on the K-pop beat, but this past week was maybe as close as we are going to get for a while. A week without any huge new releases ...

It's the middle of the first quarter at the Denver Pepsi Center, and Brazilian rookie Maybyner (Nene) Hilario is on fire. Fresh off the bench, the 6-foot-11 center grabs a defensive rebound and heaves ...

Back talking is a term used to describe when your child responds to you with rudeness or sass. You may have also heard it referred to as being “mouthy” or a “smart aleck.” Back talk is usually the ...

When Emily Patti joined a Facebook moms group in 2018, she didn't know she would be making friends for life. After talking ...