Letters to the Editor: Despite What You See on TV, Narcolepsy Is Not a Funny Punchline
November 14, 2025 5:30 a.m. Pacific Time to the editor: I didn't expect to open the Los Angeles Times and…
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How to avoid toxic positivity in times of tragedy
Thousands of structures have been damaged in the fires that have besieged Los Angeles. Which means you probably know someone…
Tormented by regrets? New study details the best way to overcome them
We all have regrets, and they come in a myriad of shapes and sizes. Some people get upset over a…
Women know that showing their emotions at work is risky. Harris proves otherwise
Her microphone may have been muted when it wasn't her turn to speak, but Vice President Kamala Harris' facial expressions…
How 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' Gave Maya Erskine a Superpower
Maya Erskine had never done strength training before she was offered the role of a lethal international spy in “Mr.…
'Inside Out 2' review: entertaining but a timid step forward
In 2015, director Pete Docter and Pixar gave us all a useful visual metaphor for talking about our emotions: many…
The key to healthy compartmentalization? Intention
Lynn Bufka isn't sure how she'll face the next nine months. The licensed psychologist, stress expert, and spokesperson for the…