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Americans aren’t really more active than they were over a decade ago Kyle Schnitzer

Instead of becoming more active, Americans are basically doing exactly the same amount, according to a new study published by JAMA Network Open. Read More

Productivity

The surprising effects trees versus grass have on your mental health Sheila McClear

For the study, the researchers compared three types of green spaces: tree canopy (mature trees whose leaves and branches), grass, and low-lying vegetation. Read More

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This study explains when it is OK to tell a lie CW Headley

Once you become acutely aware of the power of reasoned mendacity, you’ll find yourself in a clearing, before two moral byways. Read More

Personal Finance

Americans’ hobbies are turning into side jobs, according to this study Kyle Schnitzer

New research on 2,000 people with full-time employment found that more than half would love to take their hobby to the business side but aren’t ready yet. Read More

Health

Your smartphone addiction could increase your odds of obesity so chew on that Sheila McClear

Participating men were 36.1% likely to be overweight and 42.6% likely to be obese. Women were 63.9% likely to be overweight and 57.4% likely to be obese. Read More

Health

Survey: The 5 mental health conditions people think are actually diseases CW Headley

Recently a team of Finnish researchers set out to determine what constitutes the term “disease” as it relates to psychiatric ailments. Read More

Health

This is why eating earlier in the day helps weight loss, according to research Kyle Schnitzer

A new study found that squeezing meals into smaller windows during the earlier parts of the day can help with weight loss because it reduces appetite. 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

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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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