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How to make allergies more bearable at work Monica Torres

For those of us afflicted with seasonal allergies, springtime not only gifts us with rain showers and bright flowers but also with presents that we would rather return to sender. We may be walking around the office with itchy eyes, runny noses, and stuffy lungs that are distracting us from getting any work done. Read More

Going to a sauna can lower your risk of stroke by 60%Monica Torres

We already know that being healthy means eating more greens, sleeping longer, and working out more, but a new study found that there’s one unexpected way we can boost our health — going to a sauna. Read More

My coworkers did the nicest thing ever for me and it saved my life Ladders Contributor

My husband was in the throes of long-term unemployment; we had already foreclosed on our home and moved into a scary neighborhood that I could afford on my pathetic but steady salary. Then I lost my job. Welcome to the Great Recession. Read More

These are the 47 unhealthiest jobs in the United States Andy Kiersz and Rachel Gillett

Some jobs intrinsically have more health risks than others. Read on to find out which jobs have the most potential to damage your health. Read More

What to avoid if you don’t want to get sick (again) this spring Jane Burnett

While we can’t promise that you won’t get sick again at some point in the near future, here’s what to avoid on your commute when you finally claw your way back to the office. Read More

These are the 10 states where you will have the most fun outside of work Meredith Lepore

Work hard, play hard. However, depending on what state you live in it may be easier to play a little harder outside of work. Personal finance site WalletHub looked at all the states and ranked them for fun levels depending on factors including movie costs to accessibility of national parks to casinos per capita. Read More

These 3 habits can completely transform your confidence Andrew Ferebee

Most people misunderstand confidence. They think that people are just naturally confident. This is false. People who have unearned levels of self-esteem of self-worth are arrogant, not confident. Confidence is a skill like any other. It must be acquired. Read More

Why standing up at work can make you smarter Monica Torres

Do you get all your best ideas after a walk? Thinking on your feet is now backed by science as a way to make your brain smarter. Read More

Doing this one thing will help you not get sick at work Meredith Lepore

We’ve made it through winter, but that doesn’t mean there are still plenty of colds and other bugs going around just waiting for you. So how can you try to remain healthy this spring and summer? A new study provides some actually rather counterintuitive advice. Read More

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

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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

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

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

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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.