Stress

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Yale researchers say this year of uncertainty is making everyone paranoid John Anderer

Amid everything that’s been going on, there’s also been a big uptick in crazy conspiracies, panic buying, and paranoia in general. Now, researchers from Yale University have an explanation as to why. Read More

Health

5 proven habits to overcome stress Christopher D. Connors

Are you looking to overcome stress? Right now, many people are experiencing high volumes of it. Use these 5 proven habits to overcome it. Read More

Health

Working late regularly puts you at risk for this extremely serious medical condition CW Headley

According to a new study published in the American Heart Association’s journal Stroke, those who regularly commit to long hours at work increase their risk for the vascular event by nearly 30%. Read More

Health

Yale researchers have found where stress ‘lives’ in our brains John Anderer

Researchers from Yale University believe they’ve located the “neuronal home” of stressful feelings in the brain. They’re optimistic that this discovery can lead to more stress treatment options for people in need of help with intense anxiety, stress, and fear. Read More

Health

This is what it’s like to work as a nurse in New York City during the coronavirus pandemic Meredith Lepore

As of early March 2020, it was all hands on deck when it came to the beast that is coronavirus. “No matter where you were you were expected to treat COVID patients,” she said. Read More

Health

These are the most stress inducing foods – Here’s what you should eat instead Steve Adcock

A variety of other foods boost stress levels too, such as white flour, too much salt and even caffeine from our morning coffee. Read More

Advice

A psychotherapist explains why you want to wear a face mask — even though it probably won’t help you avoid illness Amy Morin

So you’re uncomfortable with the risk of contracting it, and possibly dying from it. You likely have a bigger fear of it than of crashing your car. Read More

Productivity

7 ways you can escape the productivity trap and avoid burnout John Rampton

Busy people typically focus on extras. Right now, you can take a little time and reorganize your thoughts about what you deem most essential. Read More

Health

How super successful people spend their nights in quarantine Steve Adcock

The quarantine has ushered in a very new way of life for a lot of people. Those of us who are super successful have adapted and excelled because their habits. Read More

Must Reads

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The 12 best people to pick as job references

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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.