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If this is your bedtime, you may have saved yourself from Alzheimer’s John Anderer

A new study just published by the American Academy of Neurology set out to examine the relationship between sleep patterns and Alzheimer’s risk. Read More

Productivity

The 3-stage model for acquiring new skills very quickly Thomas Oppong

Acquiring new skills is important — and needed to propel yourself forward. Follow this 3-stage model to learn them quickly and efficiently. Read More

Health

Living to 100 comes down to these 5 things, according to a dietician CW Headley

Registered dietitian and founder of The Wellnecessities, Lisa Hayim told Ladders about the foods that will expand your lifespan. Read More

Health

The group of people that are 3 times more likely to succumb to COVID-19 CW Headley

According to a new study published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, men endure the most severe effects of this association. Read More

Health

Losing weight during this life period is linked to a longer lifespan John Anderer

When it comes to losing weight and adopting a healthier lifestyle, it’s often said that it’s never too late to make a positive change. According to the team at BU, however, that may not be true after all. Read More

Health

A new study just made the world’s toughest diet way less intimidating CW Headley

The thing is, longer fasting may not actually make that much difference as far as health benefits are concerned. Read More

Health

A study just blew up everything we thought about sunlight and COVID-19 CW Headley

When positive COVID-19 cases began spiking in July, experts were forced to revisit the solar ultraviolet radiation theory–which Ladders covered in greater detail here. Some elements of this projection have remained consistent in the months since the preliminary analysis was published, like SARS-CoV-2 being less stable in warm temperatures, for instance. But others have been … Read More

Health

The pandemic has barely changed Americans’ personalities John Anderer

In a nutshell, the Big Five Model states that each personality is made up of five distinct parts or sections: neuroticism, openness to experience, extraversion, conscientiousness, and agreeableness … Read More

How To

How to get into a vacation mindset, no matter what life looks like right now Jen Fisher

Taking time off is important — even if life is a bit strange right now. Learn how to get into the vacation mindset no matter what. Read More

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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.