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Research reveals that years of discrimination are linked to high blood pressure for Black Americans CW Headley

The subtle ways 13% of the American public are reminded that the reason we were brought here is very different than the reason we were allowed to stay. Read More

For these people, money actually does equal happiness CW Headley

Economic trends often dictate the personality of a nation. A deepening wedge between classes makes upward mobility more remote for lower-class citizens. Read More

Health

Cambridge scientists just made an amazing discovery about desk jobs and your health John Anderer

According to the research, people who work in job environments that don’t require lots of physical activity (such as any desk-based or office position) are at a lower risk of developing mental decline/poor cognition later on in life than individuals working in more physically demanding fields. Read More

Health

Scientist says ticks are going to make this an even scarier summer Kyle Schnitzer

“We do have a bad year for the ticks,” said Eva Sapi, a University of New Haven biology professor, who also called it a “perfect storm” when thinking about tick-borne illnesses and COVID-19. Read More

Advice

When it’s time to deliver bad news, this is the best way Sarah Goff-Dupont

Most people prefer to receive bad news as soon as possible. This also saves you from the burden of carrying it around longer than necessary. Read More

Health

Taking a walk near one of these can improve your mental health drastically John Anderer

According to the research team from The Barcelona Institute for Global Health, short walks along the water should be indulged in frequently to fully reap the mental rewards. Read More

Health

If you are wearing this type of face mask, it is not protecting you from COVID-19 Jennifer Fabiano

A brand new study revealed the most protective material for non-medical face masks that you should wear to reduce your risk of contracticing coronavirus. Read More

Advice

8 hard truths that can lead to an easier life Todd Brison

Life can be hard. And learning hard truths along the way can feel daunting. But learning hard truth can put you on the path for an easier, fulfilled life. Read More

Health

Just a few months of this simple activity can add years to your life John Anderer

The research, performed by a team of scientists at the University of Milan, found that just 12 weeks of simple passive stretching exercises resulted in improved blood flow among a group of study participants. Read More

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Myth busted: 5 ageism stereotypes that need to be broken

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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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7 things you should never ask your boss

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