Coronavirus

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New York City could now see an outbreak of this decades old-disease because of the pandemic Meredith Lepore

A new study from Columbia University found that there could be a major outbreak of measles in New York City. Read More

Is it safe to fly? Scientific experts walk us through the decision process Kacey Ernst and Paloma Beamer

Arming yourself with specific knowledge about your airport and airline, and maximizing your use of protective measures that you have control over, can reduce your risk. Read More

Health

Wearing a face mask in this place can reduce transmission of COVID-19 by 79%Meredith Lepore

New research published in BMJ Global Health finds that wearing masks at home is 79% effective at preventing the spread of COVID-19 amongst family members. Read More

Health

New study reveals how many COVID-19 patients with diabetes die after only 1 week CW Headley

The report, which is the first of its kind, revealed that one in 10 hospitalized COVID-19 patients with diabetes dies within seven days of hospital admission, and one in five is intubated and mechanically ventilated in this same window. Read More

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Should you get a haircut during the coronavirus pandemic? This is what the experts say Sonya Swink

So here’s how to evaluate as safely as possible whether those edges are worth growing longer or venturing out and how hair salons are working to keep you safe. Read More

Health

Don’t use copper masks if you are at high risk for COVID-19 Steve Adcock

Copper masks have been shown to kill bacteria and viruses faster than cloth – sometimes in a matter of a few hours. Read More

Productivity

The psychology-backed reason you don’t feel productive in isolation even though you have a routine Una Dabiero

Are you not feeling productive — even as you’re in isolation with a routine? This is the psychology-backed reason why you don’t. Read More

Advice

It took being in quarantine for me to learn how to actively listen… and here’s why that’s important Your Coffee Break Editors

For some, learning to actively listen can be a challenge. It took a quarantine to learn to do so, for this writer. Here is why it is important. Read More

Health

The CDC says this is how you should reopen your office Kyle Schnitzer

In the release, the CDC highlighted several measures to maintain social distancing inside the office such as modifying or adjusting seats. Read More

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The 12 best people to pick as job references

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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.