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How to keep your phone (and yourself) clean from germs and Coronavirus Kyle Schnitzer

Coronavirus can be anywhere — yes, even on your phone. Make sure you know how to properly clean your device to keep yourself safe. Read More

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The weird reason Americans are so afraid of taking sick days John Anderer

Besides just culture, the research team says that one’s gender and ethnicity can also play a role in how they define a “socially appropriate sickness.” … Read More

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Coronavirus 101: How to be the most productive remote worker Kyle Schnitzer

With more and more cases of the coronavirus are popping up around the US, workplaces have shifted into alternate modes of operation in case businesses have to close due to an outbreak. Read More

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Study says picking up a new hobby may save your brain later in life John Anderer

Spicing up one’s life with a variety of hobbies and different ventures will help maintain a sharp mind and clear cognitive functioning into old age, according to researchers. Read More

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People who drink this super common beverage are taking years off their life CW Headley

Their detailed analysis of 6,000 adults over the age of 40 concluded that drinking just one soda a day exponentially increases one’s risk of experiencing a heart attack or stroke, spikes cholesterol levels, and raises an individual’s risk of developing clots that sever blood supply to the heart and brain. Read More

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A dietician says this is the best diet of 2020 (and it includes pizza)CW Headley

The Volumetrics Diet is made up of four distinct groups ordered by energy density. Foods belonging to the lowest end can be consumed in excess while foods belonging to the highest end require moderating. Read More

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4 simple tricks for fighting insomnia without medication CW Headley

Larry Piller, Certified Massage Practitioner and author of Stretching Your Way: A Unique & Leisurely Muscle Stretching System, recently imparted Ladders with several physical remedies for “bleary-eyed people” suffering from chronic insomnia. Read More

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4 ways to get your energy back up when you become an afternoon zombie John Brandon

Fortunately, there is an answer to why this occurs. According to recent brain science research, brain cells tend to slow down as we get tired throughout the day. It’s not just a theory. Read More

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Irregular sleep can lead to increased heart attack risk CW Headley

“Compared with people who had the most regular sleep time, those with the most irregular sleep time — more than a 90 minute difference on average across seven nights — had more than a two-fold increased risk of cardiovascular disease over a 5-year period.” … Read More

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What jobs can you get with a business degree?

We’ve rounded up 11 different types of jobs you can get with a business degree to give you an idea of just how versatile that particular bachelor’s degree is.

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.