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Researchers just created an air filter that kills the coronavirus John Anderer

In the meantime, though, an innovation from the University of Houston may just become an integral part of beating this virus. Researchers at UH have developed a “catch and kill” air filter that’s capable of instantly capturing and neutralizing the coronavirus. Read More

How To

Economists find positive thinking may not make you rich but this logic could John Anderer

Researchers from the University of Bath and the London School of Economics and Political Science found that realists usually attain more long-term wellbeing than optimists. Read More

Health

Research reveals that years of discrimination are linked to high blood pressure for Black Americans CW Headley

The subtle ways 13% of the American public are reminded that the reason we were brought here is very different than the reason we were allowed to stay. Read More

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Does taking selfies make you a narcissist? This study has the answer John Anderer

Ah, the classic sign of social media: the selfie. A new study by the University of Tampa explores whether or not taking them makes you a narcissist. Read More

Personal Finance

For these people, money actually does equal happiness CW Headley

Economic trends often dictate the personality of a nation. A deepening wedge between classes makes upward mobility more remote for lower-class citizens. Read More

Health

Cambridge scientists just made an amazing discovery about desk jobs and your health John Anderer

According to the research, people who work in job environments that don’t require lots of physical activity (such as any desk-based or office position) are at a lower risk of developing mental decline/poor cognition later on in life than individuals working in more physically demanding fields. Read More

Health

Taking a walk near one of these can improve your mental health drastically John Anderer

According to the research team from The Barcelona Institute for Global Health, short walks along the water should be indulged in frequently to fully reap the mental rewards. Read More

Productivity

This major myth about women at work was just dispelled Jennifer Fabiano

A new study found that mothers have similar levels of attentiveness, altering and orienting abilities, and better executive control compared to non-mothers. Read More

Health

New research reveals if skipping breakfast actually helps you lose weight Jennifer Fabiano

A new meta-analysis of studies finds that skipping breakfast is not as effective for weight loss as many people think it is. Read More

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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.