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Coronavirus is definitely coming — these are the steps you need to take today CW Headley

“Disruption to everyday life may be severe,” explained Nancy Messonnier, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.”Schools in some areas could be forced to close, businesses temporarily shuttered.” … Read More

What Coronavirus could mean for the future of telework CW Headley

As of Monday, the virus has spread to Italy, South Korea, Kuwait, Bahrain, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Oman, causing some neighboring countries to close off their borders. Read More

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Study finds if this is part of your regular diet, you could be at major risk for heart problems Kyle Schnitzer

Researchers at Penn State University said reducing protein-rich foods like meats, dairy, nuts, and soy may lessen the risk for cardiovascular disease. Read More

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Yale researchers find ageism is literally hurting older people all over the world Kyle Schnitzer

For the study, which was published in PLOS ONE in January, researchers at Yale University analyzed 422 studies and found evidence of the adverse effects of ageism on older people’s health in nearly all — 96% — of the studies. Read More

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This is the unhealthiest seat you can choose on a plane CW Headley

Simply put, passengers occupying window seats evidence the lowest likelihood of coming into contact with an infected passenger. Read More

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Yes, you still need to worry about flu season — Here are 3 simple things to do now to boost your immunity Christy Burton

Personally, I completely forgot it was flu season because of the constant COVID chat, but alas, it is that time of year again. Read More

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The surprising reason behind episodic migraines CW Headley

Dr. Bertisch and her team discovered that fragmented sleep considerably surges the likelihood of migraines two days later. Read More

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A staggering number of people will be medically obese by 2030 CW Headley

According to a brand new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine half of US citizens will be medically obese before the year 2030. The primary predictors staffing this projection include unhealthy eating schedules, a lack of accessibility to organic food options and a pervasion of sedentary lifestyles. Read More

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This is the part of your commute that puts you in contact with the most germs Meredith Lepore

A new survey from Expedia found that your car is a cesspool of germs, mostly because of your own doing. Read More

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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

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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.