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The germiest place in the airport is not what you would think

Anyone who manages to not get sick after traveling on a plane, even if it is only an hour-long domestic flight, has the immune system of a superman. Let’s face it: Airports are cesspools of germs just waiting to infect us. Read More

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Home DNA tests are leading to a boom in ‘heritage’ travel

Recently, cheap and simple do-it-yourself DNA tests have made discovering your genetic heritage as easy as mailing in a DNA swab. Read More

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This is why you need to say yes

This is why you need to say yes more. Because quality memories matter. Because no one lives forever. Because life is meant to be lived. Read More

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The perks of being an older adult

“I think young adults have the permission to “develop” and “mature,” and for some reason, older adults have to “age.” That language is very interesting.” … Read More

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How setting parameters on work and social media can change your life

When you don’t set clear parameters for when you’re working and when you’re not working — then you’re both always working and never working. Read More

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Former senior Newsweek editor on when it’s time to quit your dream job

A benefit of when he quit his high-pressure job was the clarity it afforded. … Two weeks into his new role, he’s confident he made the right choice. Read More

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The real reason why you’re always tired and low on energy, even though you get enough sleep every night

Nothing seems to give you enough energy to get important things done.Why are we always tired, despite living a relatively healthy lifestyle? … Read More

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Making your vacation work for you: the 4 R’s

While the three-day weekend doesn’t afford as much time as a full summer vacation, it can still provide valuable time for a mental reset. Read More

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When does trash talking work?

Her study was one of the first to statistically model how trash talking during a competition can influence performance. Here are the results. 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.