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This frowned upon activity can actually channel greater creativity at work John Anderer

Surprisingly, a new study from Washington University in St. Louis is challenging the notion that daydreaming at work isn’t always a bad idea. Read More

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If this happened to you during childhood, you enjoy working for a toxic boss John Anderer

Why in the world would anyone enjoy working for a boss who treats his or her employees like pawns on a chessboard? A new study from San Francisco State University set out to explore this conundrum and came to an unexpected conclusion. Read More

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New study reveals how much worse air conditioning makes the spread of COVID-19 CW Headley

The ideal humidity to reduce transmission risk is somewhere between 40 and 60%. Offices should invest in air purifiers given the risk increases in large densely populated buildings. Read More

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A shocking number of people say they will never sleep well again because of COVID-19 Kyle Schnitzer

Nearly two-thirds of Americans believe their sleep routine is forever ruined due to the interruptions COVID-19 has had on our lives, according to a new study. Read More

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This one in-office exercise could drastically reduce your risk for heart disease Jennifer Fabiano

A new study found that using a cycling bike in the office for 18 minutes per week could improve an employee’s overall fitness and reduce risk for disease. Read More

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This is why some memories are clearer than others John Anderer

Throughout life, we experience moments that then become memories. But why can we remember some memories clearer than others? … Read More

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This is the age when people are the most optimistic about life John Anderer

Researchers concluded that, regardless of specific negative or positive events, accidents, or developments in one’s life, people generally grow more and more optimistic starting at the age of 15 before hitting peak optimism around the age of 60 or 70. Read More

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Including these 2 food groups in your diet can reduce diabetes risk by 50%CW Headley

According to a new study published in the BMJ journal habitually consuming fruit and vegetables can reduce one’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes by as much as 50%. Read More

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Researchers just made a startling discovery about COVID-19 and newborns CW Headley

Even if the infected mother contracted the coronavirus months prior to her baby’s birth, the virus may still be detected in the placental tissue and baby’s blood. Read More

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