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Think Twice Before Letting Your Dog Lick Your Face
Your canine's mouth teems with microorganisms that we, as humans, aren’t designed to battle.
New Screen Time Recommendations for Babies, Kids, and Teens Released
A new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics advises parents about appropriate screen time amounts from infant to age 18.
4 Tips for Negotiating More Time Off Before a New Job
Here's how to score some much-needed R&R time between jobs.
Google Made a Major Change to Its Privacy Policy—Here’s How to Opt Out
Personal info from Gmail is no longer being kept separate from browsing data.
8 Steps to Start Improving Your Finances Today
Presented by Allstate.
How Too Much Tech Can Hurt Productivity
Checking email isn't just distracting: It can bring your focus to a screeching halt.
5 Scientific Ways Your Senses Rule Your Love Life
You may not even realize how much your sense of smell or taste is influencing who you fall in love with.
How Your Office's Social Culture Can Affect Your Health
New research shows just how important it is to get along with your coworkers.
Watch Tesla’s Fully-Autonomous Vehicle in Action
From now on every Tesla will include self-driving hardware.
Forget Mavis Beacon: Self-Taught Typists Are Nearly as Fast as Touch Typists
A study of trained and self-taught typists found comparable speed and efficacy in practical tasks like emailing.
8 Research-Backed Ways to Gain Grit
If you're someone who tends to get going when the going gets tough, we've got some good news: If you aren’t born with grit, you can develop it.
Tips for Scoring a Satisfying In-Flight Meal
Dining at 30,000 feet doesn't have to be a source of dread.
Here's How You're Robbing Tomatoes of Their Taste
Millions of Americans are putting tomatoes into shock. Here's how.
3 Steps to Guarantee a Good Job Reference
Research shows your references can make or break your ability to get the gig.
The Ideal Charge Amount for Prolonging Your Laptop's Battery Life
One simple trick for keeping your laptop power source in good health.
Psychologists Say Micro-Managing May Shorten Employees’ Lifespans
A forthcoming study found a link between autonomy at work, healthy habits, and living longer.
Is Eating Organic Really Better for You and the Environment?
In short, the jury’s still out.
9 Misconceptions About Buying Your First Home
Presented by Allstate.
6 Ways to Find Out How Much Your Coworkers Make
Use one of these strategies to gauge how much your cubemates are getting paid—and whether it’s time to ask for a raise.
6 Steps for Disputing an Error on Your Credit Report
A 2012 study by the Federal Trade Commission found that one in four people found errors on their credit reports that might affect their scores.
TripAdvisor to Cease Selling Tickets to Unethical Wildlife Attractions
The attractions sometimes drug, beat, or isolate animals into submission.