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Language Matters in Building Trust in COVID Vaccines
A new study finds that the same information about COVID-19 vaccines, presented in a different language, can boost confidence.
The COVID-Risk Social Contract Is Under Negotiation
Is it okay to walk into a bar if you might sicken someone who might need hospital care?
Are You a Jerk at Work? 5 Ways to Rein It In
There are seven types of jerks at work, according to a new book. Follow these five recommendations to avoid irritating your colleagues.
The COVID-19 Pandemic Has Inspired New Health Habits for These 4 Scholars – Here’s What They Put into Practice and Why
The new year is a perfect time to adopt new health habits and routines. These four scholars reflect on the ways that they overcame the pandemic blues to get fit.
The Subversive Genius of Extremely Slow Email
A revolution against Big Tech may never come. Could a series of smaller interventions take its place?
You Can’t Simply Decide to Be a Different Person
Forming new habits isn’t impossible, but it’s much easier for some people than others.
How to Avoid Achy Feet while Working at Home
One side effect of working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic may come as a surprise: sore feet. Here are some tips on how to get relief.
To Get People the Help They Need from the Government, Postcards May Be the Answer
Government agencies are setting up new websites and phone hotlines to provide information. But those might not be the best ways to engage with people who need help the most.
Students Are Experiencing More Anxiety and Depression Symptoms during the Pandemic
Transitioning back to school for in-person learning in the fall wasn’t easy for students, especially for youth of color and LGBTQ+ youth.
The Future of Work Is a 60-Year Career
Humans may soon live to be 100, which likely means more years on the job. That could be a good thing, if we take the opportunity to redesign work.
Don’t Panic About Omicron. But Don’t Be Indifferent, Either.
The next wave of the pandemic requires charting a middle course between dismay and dismissal.
A Guide to Mixed-Vaccination-Status Holidays
We’ve broken down the chances of transmission at a gathering with one unvaccinated adult, multiple unvaccinated adults, and unvaccinated or semi-vaccinated kids.
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