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My job was to write about Coronavirus every day and then I got it Meredith Lepore

I would review our articles on the treadmill at my gym after work (sweating jauntily on the person on the next machine over) not even fathoming that soon the words quarantine, shelter in place, and social distancing would become a part of our vernacular. Read More

Health

This is the weird reason selfish people still feel good about themselves John Anderer

Selfish individuals’ minds and memories shield themselves from their selfish actions by misremembering what happened. Conveniently, these people remember being much more altruistic, generous, and fair then they were in reality. Read More

Health

Why we may see an iceless North Pole this summer John Anderer

If C02 emissions are reduced considerably moving forward, ice will remain in the Arctic over most summer months. However, if we continue on the path we’re currently traveling, every summer will be totally iceless. Read More

Health

This newborn’s recovery from severe COVID-19 shows the importance of early response John Anderer

If you notice any symptoms associated with the coronavirus in your child or baby, don’t hesitate to seek medical help. Read More

Health

If you go to bed at this time you may have these devastating health issues Kyle Schnitzer

The study, done by Northwestern University and the University of Surrey in the United Kingdom, found that people who go to bed later had a 10% greater risk of dying compared to morning people who rise earlier in the morning. Read More

Health

Sports can literally give fans a heart attack: study John Anderer

Researchers from the Medical University of Bialystok in Poland tracked the relationship between the performance of their local (European) football team and nearby hospital admissions for acute coronary problems in the hours and days following the conclusion of games. Read More

How To

5 alternatives to hand sanitizer that are just as efficient Ladders Deals

We’ve rounded up some of the best alternatives that, while they shouldn’t replace soap and water, are certainly better than nothing. Read More

Productivity

Highly resilient people do these 6 things Anouare Abdou

Are you highly resilient? Or are people around you? Highly resilient people typically are that way because they do these 6 things. Read More

Advice

This is the destructive habit that’s messing up your life John P. Weiss

Do you have a destructive habit that could be messing up your life? You just might. Learn some of these habits and be aware of them in yourself. Read More

Must Reads

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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.