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Doing this early in life will lead to a strong memory in old age John Anderer

Researchers from Georgetown University’s Medical Center have found that education early in life can protect individuals from memory loss in old age. This link between education and a strong memory is especially true among women. Read More

Health

I stopped drinking for two weeks and this is what happened to my skin Kaitlyn McInnis

I’m not going to sugarcoat it: I love having a glass of wine with my partner at the end of the day—we’re big wine collectors. Read More

Health

Five lessons to remember when lockdown ends Jill Suttie

We’ve now been in lockdown for months — along with many in the rest of the world. But post-pandemic, what lessons should we remember? … Read More

How To

12 must-listen podcasts about racial injustice and culture Lindsay Tigar

From gripping storytelling to funny, yet impactful, episodes, these 12 podcasts will open your eyes and inspire you to keep up the good fight. Read More

The Future of Work

If you live in this state, you are probably napping instead of working Kyle Schnitzer

One in three workers admitted to napping during work hours while working from home, a new study from Zippia found. Read More

Health

Turns out our genes can impact how sensitive we are John Anderer

A new study from the Queen Mary University of London analyzed a group of twins to determine if differences in sensitivity are due to genes or environmental factors, and found that the answer is about half and half. Read More

Advice

5 books you should read right now to educate yourself about racism Kyle Schnitzer

Ladders asked Jennifer Gomez, the co-founder and CMO of oneKIN, an online marketplace that focuses on independent retailers of color, for book recommendations on racism in order to self-reflect and educate. Read More

Health

The surprising health benefit of drinking 2 cups of coffee per day CW Headley

There are several ways to facilitate a diverse gut microbe and a new study from The Baylor College of Medicine in Houston has elevated caffeine as chief among these. Read More

Latest News

These traits automatically boost your social status no matter where you live John Anderer

Researchers from the University of Texas at Austin have identified some traits, behaviors, and characteristics that transcend borders and nationalities when it comes to gaining the respect and admiration of others. Read More

Must Reads

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.