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This many lives could have been saved if social distancing had started 1 week earlier Kyle Schnitzer

New research from Columbia University found that the US could have prevented nearly 36,000 deaths from COVID-19 if social distancing tactics were put in place one week earlier in March. Read More

Health

Research finds doing this simple workout for only 10 minutes is better than running Meredith Lepore

Scientific research, as well as countless fitness instructors and scientists, insist that simply jumping rope is the ultimate exercise and is even better than running and takes less time. Read More

Personal Finance

The No.1 reason people make early withdrawals from retirement funds may surprise you John Anderer

Americans are most likely to withdraw savings before retirement during divorce proceedings or immediately following the loss of a job. Read More

Health

If you drink this many cups of coffee a day you raise your risk for these 3 serious diseases CW Headley

New data helmed by genetic epidemiologists at the University of Southern Australia posits that excessive coffee consumption dramatically increases one’s risk of developing the following disorders: osteoarthritis, arthropathy, and obesity. Read More

How To

Scientists say doing this will lead to making the best decisions John Anderer

If you’re struggling with a big decision, a new study just released by University of Chicago economist Steven Levitt is sure to catch your attention. A group of people made some big decisions based on nothing more than a coin flip. Read More

Health

This study will ruin online workouts for you John Anderer

Millions of people have placed their collective fitness faith in online workout guides, videos, and advice articles. While such resources are certainly better than nothing, a new study finds that the vast majority of these guides largely fall flat when it comes to meeting one’s fitness needs. Read More

Health

If you do this as a toddler, you will have this mental health issue as an adult John Anderer

Researchers from the University of Maryland, The Catholic University of America, and the National Institute of Mental Health have uncovered considerable evidence that a baby’s behavioral tendencies and temperament can accurately predict that individual’s personality over 20 years later. Read More

How To

What we can learn about self-control from our 500,000-year-old ancestors John Anderer

According to researchers from The University of York, humans evolved the ability to exercise self-control and discipline around 500,000 years ago. Read More

Health

What you need to know about COVID-19 and the summer months CW Headley

Enjoying summer has to follow extreme caution. We have to sufficiently understand every single risk to avoid them. Read More

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Myth busted: 5 ageism stereotypes that need to be broken

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The flu shot may protect you from severe COVID-19 infection

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7 things you should never ask your boss

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