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14 may
14h34
In an era when workers are returning to offices, here’s how Dropbox is making remote jobs work
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NEW YORK (AP) Many companies ended remote work arrangements that began during the coronavirus pandemic despite resistance from employees who grew...
12 may
21h34
The condition PCOS is now called PMOS. What to know about the name change and what it means for care
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A hormonal condition affecting 1 in 8 women around the world just got a new name in hopes of improving care. It Is now called polyendocrine metabolic...
04h09
Adults relive the musical camaraderie of their youth at band camps reprised for grown-ups
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CONCORD, N.H. (AP) As a high school student in the 1970s, Lori Guess looked forward to packing up her oboe for a summer music camp in Sidney, Maine....
09 may
12h04
Health advice is all over social media. Here’s how to vet claims
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Health and wellness advice is available in abundance on social media from trendy to informative to straight-up disinformation and you’re far from...
07 may
13h26
One Tech Tip: Why digital devices and online accounts need spring cleaning
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If the spring season has brought an urge to scrub your living space from top to bottom, why not clear out the digital detritus cluttering your...
05 may
03h59
Dear Readers: Yes, pen pal programs still exist in a digital world
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CONCORD, N.H. (AP) In 1985, a 13-year-old girl in New Zealand spotted a pair of purple, lip-shaped sunglasses in Young Miss magazine. In March, I...
02 may
14h00
Did you find an animal nesting near your house? Here’s what to do
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For four years, a mallard has nested behind a bush near the front door of Caitlin Deal’s home in a Minneapolis-St. Paul suburb, offering an up-close...
30 april
15h07
From grading papers to decoding jargon, here are some ways people are putting AI to work
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NEW YORK (AP) Artificial intelligence is permeating workplaces, changing the nature of jobs of every stripe. Teachers are using it to create lesson...
29 april
04h05
Why the workouts of Formula 1 drivers might help computer users with ’tech neck’
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Keeping your eyes on the road is vital if your car travels at a speed of 200 mph (322 kph). A strong neck helps. Neck-strengthening exercises are...
27 april
15h25
Is TMI really such a bad thing? Here’s the case for oversharing
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Many people know the sting of having said too much, a cringey feeling that bubbles up after sharing the wrong details at the wrong time. Now, imagine...
26 april
04h05
Getting the most out of barrier-free tours for yourself or someone with a disability
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BERLIN (AP) For people living with disabilities, barriers to tourism can range from the obvious such as an out-of-service elevator to the unseen,...
25 april
03h00
Japan awakens to Radio Taiso exercise tradition. One face of the country’s longevity
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TOKYO (AP) This is how Japan wakes up. It’s called Radio Taiso Exercise Radio in English a simple yet dynamic way to start the day. Japanese radio...
23 april
04h01
One Tech Tip: Logging on at a cafe? Privacy and security guidelines for remote workers
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For digital nomads, logging on to work from a cafe, co-working space, hotel lobby or airport lounge is a way of life. Remote working has been made...
22 april
09h13
Exploring barefoot trails on 2 continents as a way to connect with nature this Earth Day
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GUTACH, Germany (AP) At the edge of a trail in Germany’s picturesque Black Forest region, waterlogged steps sink into ankle-deep water and mud,...
20 april
15h30
What to know about psychedelic retreats, a booming business with few safety guardrails
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WASHINGTON (AP) Surging interest in the purported benefits of psychedelic drugs has given rise to books, documentaries and conferences dedicated to...
19 april
13h36
To make hosting less stressful, strive for connection and not perfection
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Inviting friends and family members over for a celebration, holiday or routine dinner provides an opportunity for connection, but pressure to serve...
18 april
14h00
You can put beef tallow and salmon sperm on your face. But should you?
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Bryan Vander Dussen spent years as a dairy farmer before shifting to selling farm-raised beef. In the past year, he and his wife have been making...
16 april
14h55
Simple ways to make meetings work better for employees on the autism spectrum
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NEW YORK (AP) Before Megan Pilatzke was diagnosed with autism, she wondered why she always felt drained when she got home from work. All day long,...
15 april
11h02
A small but growing movement wants you to put down your phone. But first read this
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NEW YORK (AP) More than a dozen millennials gathered in a brownstone apartment in Brooklyn and placed their phones in a metal colander before two...
14 april
13h02
Plastic garden gear can add microplastics to the soil. Here are some alternatives
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It’s seed-starting and planting season, and that means it’s likely buying season. This year, consider not only the gardening gear and plants you...
13 april
13h14
How to spot and help someone in a mental health crisis
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Experts wish more people spotted the signs earlier: feeling overwhelmed, not feeling like yourself, shifts in sleep, behavior and mood. The United...
12 april
17h57
It’s music festival season. How to stay safe and healthy while enjoying the show
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NEW YORK (AP) Music festival season has arrived: a time to gather outside with friends, listening to tunes, dancing, and maybe even getting the...
11h54
Hearing aids can seem like a big step. This NYC Ballet principal dancer doesn’t regret taking it
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NEW YORK (AP) Sara Mearns was missing her cues. She couldn’t hear what her dance partner was saying from across the studio. She was late for her...
09 april
04h01
One Tech Tip: A new generation is reviving the iPod for distraction-free listening
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Remember the iPod? It’s making a quiet comeback. Four years after Apple killed off its digital music player, secondhand sales are surging. It’s...
08 april
18h09
You aren’t the only one who just sits in the car before or after a long day
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Have you ever pulled into the driveway of your home or a parking lot spot and just ... stayed there? Maybe it’s a few minutes, or half an hour. You...
06 april
04h14
Menopause products are having a hot minute. But doctors urge women to be wary of the marketing surge
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DALLAS (AP) Women suffering through the hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes and sleep problems that can come with menopause all while looking in...
05 april
04h05
Can a single therapy session make a difference? Experts say yes, with the right mindset
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Just before the holidays in 2025, Julie Hart felt stuck. A nagging problem she had struggled with for years left her ruminating all day and...
03 april
04h03
Easter eggs can be dyed and still eaten. Just follow these tips to make sure it’s safe
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) Easter is around the corner, and it’s time to start thinking about how to decorate your eggs. Whether you’re dying eggs for...
02 april
17h39
Why ’unretired’ seniors are picking up gig work to pay the bills
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PLAINVIEW, New York (AP) Before Stu Goldberg begins his night shift driving for Uber, he pulls out a notebook to read a handwritten list of reminders...
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