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Data shows people who lost jobs in April appear to be back at work Kyle Schnitzer

The study, published as a working paper in the National Bureau of Economic Research, is an encouraging sign but it’s too early to know whether this trend will continue, warned one of the study’s authors. Read More

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Doing this very simple thing may be the key to getting more people to wear face masks Olivia Kelley

A recent study showed that wearing a face mask in public may have additional benefits, by encouraging others to keep their distance. Read More

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According to Harvard scientists, this is the safest way to hug someone during a pandemic CW Headley

If this pandemic is going to outpace clinical countermeasures we’ll have to consider alternatives to maintaining a sense of community with our peers. Read More

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This study reveals some surprising information about gyms and COVID-19 Kyle Schnitzer

Recent research by OnePoll found that one in four Americans said they would not be returning to gyms after the pandemic is over, while one in three respondents said they’d still go but just not as often. Read More

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Food insecurity is still an issue in NYC, and kids are facing the worst of it John Anderer

An almost unbelievable 25% of NYC households with children admitted that at least one child has dealt with hunger due to COVID-19 related problems finding or paying for food since the pandemic started. Read More

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5 things you should do right now to fight the rising number of COVID-19 cases Kacey Ernst and Paulina Colombo

There is a rising number of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. and it’s important to do your part in fighting it. These are 5 things you should do, right now. Read More

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The 21 jobs that are MOST likely to lead to divorce

Some jobs have a higher divorce rate than others.

The 12 best people to pick as job references

You want to pick people who have worked alongside you and think highly enough of you to sing your praises to a hiring manager.

I did 8 rounds of interviews and still didn’t get the job

“I’ve interviewed with Google twice now, and when people ask me why I don’t work there, I respond, ‘I can never seem to get past the eighth interview,’” says Steve Silberberg, who is now the founder of Fatpacking, a weight-loss backpacking company.

Myth busted: 5 ageism stereotypes that need to be broken

In the last few months, older social media personalities have been gaining traction on sites like Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tock. They’re called Grandfluencers, and they’re here to debunk pervasive ageism myths….and make a little cash doing it.

The simple eye contact trick you should use in every conversation

“When two people are having a conversation, eye contact signals that shared attention is high —that they are in peak synchrony with one another.”

How to deal with ‘The Great Resignation’ when you are a manager

Managers are worried about maintaining the talent required to keep the doors open, but they are not asking the right questions.

The flu shot may protect you from severe COVID-19 infection

New research found that the flu vaccine may provide vital protection against COVID-19, reducing the risk of suffering severe infection, like stroke, sepsis, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

The best exercises for flabby arms — workouts you’ve never heard of

You can tone your arms with these five workouts, and we have video to show you the right form.

7 things you should never ask your boss

There are some things you should just not ask your boss — these 7 questions are things you should stay clear from in conversation.