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The genius way Steve Jobs got people to argue with him and succeed CW Headley

Ultimately he believed Steve Jobs ‘toughness’ either commandeered respect from others or their counter attacks buffaloed his pride. Read More

Health

I tried planking for 2 minutes before work every morning and something unexpected happened Steve Adcock

Doing planks improved my mood, every single day. If I missed a day, I would feel it – not just physically, but also emotionally. I would not feel the same. Read More

Health

Scientists just discovered some terrible things about those trendy wine coolers Kyle Schnitzer

The study, published in the journal Alcohol, cautioned that sweetened drinks can promote increased consumption of other drinks that aren’t so sweet, with researchers even coining the sugary drinks as “a gateway” drug to other alcohol. Read More

Health

Eating dinner at this time could be disastrous for your health CW Headley

A new paper published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism posits that routinely eating a late dinner can dramatically raise one’s risk for developing obesity in addition to several serious metabolic conditions. Read More

Health

I slept on a copper cooling pillow for a week and noticed a peculiar change in my relationship Kaitlyn McInnis

When my editor suggested I try sleeping on a copper pillow for a week and report any changes I noticed, I was so excited to take on the challenge. Read More

Health

Millennials are willing to sacrifice this for their jobs more than other generations Kyle Schnitzer

Health website Life Extension surveyed more than 1,000 Americans about their health habits to find that more Millennials put work over everything compared to Gen Xers (19%) and Baby Boomers (8%). Read More

Advice

If you’re this type of leader, your job may be threatened Kyle Schnitzer

Studies have proven that introverts are the shining stars during the COVID-19 pandemic, as skills not normally shown in offices are thriving on digital platforms like Google Hangouts and Zoom. Read More

Health

Stanford scientists say popular activity for teens puts them at higher COVID-19 risk Kyle Schnitzer

Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine published a new study in the Journal of Adolescent Health, finding that there’s a correlation to increased COVID-19 cases in young people who vape compared to those who don’t. Read More

Cover Letters

20 questions about cover letters you’ve been too afraid to ask Jacob Took

You may have questions about what makes a good cover letter, and we’re here to help. Follow our advice for a polished cover letter that takes your application to the next level. Read More

Health

Your high levels of stress and anger can put you at risk for a serious health condition John Anderer

A new study from Yale University finds that stress and anger may exacerbate pre-existing issues among heart failure patients. Read More

Health

A recent call to action from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) advised that high-intensity exercise may compromise your immune system, putting you more at risk of contracting coronavirus. Read More

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