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Researchers may have figured out exactly where creativity comes from in the brain

Researchers from Drexel University’s Creativity Research Lab recently performed a brain-imaging study on a group of jazz guitarists in an effort to unlock the neurological mysteries of creativity. Read More

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10 things you can do right now at home to relieve stress, according to an acupuncturist

Gabriel Sher is the Director of Acupuncture at ORA. She gave Ladders a few tips on keeping calm during this crazy time. Read More

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Here’s your comprehensive Coronavirus cheat sheet

There is a lot of misinformation and panic surrounding the Coronavirus. Know how to handle it, what best practices are and more, with this cheat sheet. Read More

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This diet could help people with asthma fight Coronavirus

People with asthma are more at risk from coronavirus, but a plant-based diet could help to manage their symptoms and decrease risk. Read More

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MIT researcher says the 6-feet social distancing rule isn’t enough to flatten the curve

New research published in The JAMA Network warns that simply maintaining a distance of six-feet from suspected carriers isn’t enough to flatten the novel coronavirus growth curve. Read More

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These are all genetic factors that can put you more at risk for lethal Coronavirus

A new paper published in The New England Journal of Medicine compellingly suggests that the interaction between SARS viruses and ACE2 might be a correlate of their infectivity. Read More

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How horses can help save the planet from climate change

A group of scientists in Russia has a solution that can bring horses and any number of other large herbivores into the fight against climate change. Read More

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Coronavirus: Social distancing may be a rare chance to get our sleep patterns closer to what nature intended

This reversible state of disengagement with the world is one of the most important protective and restorative factors in human life. Read More

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Study reveals which over-the-counter drugs might curb severe COVID-19

The paper maintains that there is no conclusive evidence to suggest that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should not be used to treat COVID-19 patients. Read More

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What jobs can you get with a business degree?

We’ve rounded up 11 different types of jobs you can get with a business degree to give you an idea of just how versatile that particular bachelor’s degree is.

The 21 jobs that are MOST likely to lead to divorce

Some jobs have a higher divorce rate than others.

The 12 best people to pick as job references

You want to pick people who have worked alongside you and think highly enough of you to sing your praises to a hiring manager.

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.