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These 6 unhealthy eating habits are a result of the pandemic. Do you have one?John Anderer

These pandemic-fueled adverse food choices go far beyond a second or third bag of chips. Read More

If you’re guilty of ‘social zapping,’ you’re probably a narcissist CW Headley

The implied malevolence relates to a social zapper showing little regard for the long-term consequences of nearly standing up their friends on a quasi-regular basis. Read More

The Future of Work

Man or machine? Study investigates which we trust more John Anderer

According to their findings, people appear to value the advice of algorithms and computers over other humans. This is particularly true when faced with a tough task. Read More

Health

Overdoing the super popular HIIT workouts can be disastrous for your health Olivia Kelley

“Vigorous physical activity, particularly when performed by unfit individuals, can acutely increase the risk of sudden cardiac death and acute myocardial infarction in susceptible people,” researchers reported. Read More

Health

Science finally explains why you’re hungry 24/7 John Anderer

Are you that friend that’s hungry all the time? … Read More

Office Life

The weird connection between your boss listening more and the pandemic John Anderer

Does your boss seem to be listening to you more? Here is why. Read More

How To

Here’s how people make a decision when faced with tons of options John Anderer

When we’re overwhelmed, a familiar option can feel like a life preserver amidst a shipwreck. Read More

Advice

The word trick people use to manipulate you without actually lying John Anderer

Canadian researchers tackled the subject of “doublespeak” of the persuasive approach of using more appealing euphemisms to sway or mislead others’ opinions without outright lying. Read More

Health

Eating at this time of day is hurting your work productivity Kyle Schnitzer

A new study, published in the Journal of Applied Psychology, found that unhealthy eating behaviors at night had an impact on workers’ performance the next day. Read More

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