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You can’t blame your brain. Who’d want to build a temporary bridge every time you need to cross a river? It makes more sense to construct a bridge. Read More

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Most Millennials think they’ll have to support their parents in old age: study Kyle Schnitzer

A survey conducted by the financial protection app AgeUp found that 64% of Millennials and Gen Xers expect to financially support their parents or in-laws in their old age. Read More

Health

Men and women subtly see their own health differently Sheila McClear

By surveying the members of an little-used employee wellness center, Mayo Clinic researchers were able to discern some possible gender-specific reasons why people, especially women, wasn’t using it. In general, employee wellness centers remain underused. Read More

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Women are now “losing” the war over thermostats in their homes too Sheila McClear

The thermostat wars move out of the office and into the home. Men, women, and families fight over the thermostat – and researchers from Ohio State University observe them to see what really gets the heat bumped up just a little bit. Read More

Advice

This study suggests that you’re wasting a ton of home space Steve Adcock

Could you downsize to a home that was more typical of families back in the ’70s? Ask yourself, “really, how big of a house do I need?” … Read More

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Mystery: The greatest advantage in a world of noise?Zat Rana

Knowledge, or the ability to think interesting and novel things, is an expression of individuality, and it doesn’t focus on short-term competition. Read More

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These are the traditions Millennials absolutely don’t care about on their wedding day CW Headley

“It’s no secret that millennials are choosing to do things differently than generations before them. Their relationships are no exception, as they choose to move in together sooner and get married later than their parents. Read More

Advice

Spread too thin? How it’s actually helping you Maxie McCoy

Focus isn’t always the right move. You might be in a season of yes to everything and anything. That’s OK. It’ll help you find a focus worth something. Read More

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How to incorporate more fun into your life Rachel Weingarten

Fun lesson learned: Work is work. But work can also be fun if you plan some surprises that can actually be relevant to your environment or messaging. Read More

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