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‘Boreout syndrome’ is disrupting workplaces — here’s how to avoid it ruining yours, experts advise

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‘Boreout syndrome’ is disrupting workplaces — here’s how to avoid it ruining yours, experts advise

You may have been misdiagnosed with burnout. Instead, “boreout syndrome” is sweeping cubicles across the country, Forbes reports. Rather than being overwhelmed, the hallmark symptom of burnout, employees who are “bored-out” exhibit disengagement, feeling underwhelmed and are mentally clocked out, according to the outlet. “Boreout” is the latest workplace trend hitting cubicles across the country. … Read more

Gen Z is opting for Steve Jobs-style work uniforms to avoid ‘decision fatigue’

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Gen Z is opting for Steve Jobs-style work uniforms to avoid ‘decision fatigue’

They’re dressing like Jobs while on the job. Members of Generation Z are crafting their own Steve Jobs-style uniforms for the workplace, saying outfit repetition gives them a sense of control over their burgeoning careers amid economic uncertainty. The late Apple founder was famous for his signature style: black turtlenecks, Levi’s 501s, and New Balance … Read more

YES Network, Comcast reach 11th-hour deal to avoid blackout

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YES Network, Comcast reach 11th-hour deal to avoid blackout

Yankees fans in the tri-state area breathed a sigh of relief after YES Network and Comcast came to an 11th-hour deal to avert a blackout of the regional sports network on the cable provider. A little more than an hour before the 11:59 p.m. deadline, YES and Comcast released a joint statement that the two … Read more

This 60-second productivity hack is the best way to avoid procrastination: expert

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This 60-second productivity hack is the best way to avoid procrastination: expert

Got a minute? Immediately completing tasks that only take 60 seconds to do is the key to productivity and decluttering, according to experts. While household tasks can seem insurmountable — heaps of laundry to wash and fold, a mountain of dirty dishes in the sink, dust collecting on shelves — a simple 60-second rule can help mitigate … Read more

Passenger fakes pregnancy to avoid ‘ridiculously expensive’ airline baggage fees — then brags about it on social media

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Passenger fakes pregnancy to avoid ‘ridiculously expensive’ airline baggage fees — then brags about it on social media

It’s the mother of all tripping tricks.  Flying with a belly full of baby is no joke — but traveling with a faux gut made out of a makeup bag? That’s a real gag.  That’s how genius globetrotter Grace Hale avoided paying extra luggage upcharges on a recent Ryanair flight from England to Scotland. She tucked her … Read more

Exclusive | Accused Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann ‘weirded out’ neighbors — and they’d avoid his home Halloween night

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Exclusive | Accused Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann ‘weirded out’ neighbors — and they’d avoid his home Halloween night

A homegrown killer.  The Netflix docuseries “Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer” covers the case of the Gilgo Beach killings – a series of murders spanning from 1993 until 2011.  They went unsolved for over a decade until the suspect, Manhattan architect and Massapequa Park, LI, resident Rex Heuermann, 61, was arrested in 2023 … Read more

Controversial ‘jelly roll’ Botox is touted for puffy eyes — but some people should ‘avoid it,’ experts warn

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Controversial ‘jelly roll’ Botox is touted for puffy eyes — but some people should ‘avoid it,’ experts warn

Tired of looking tired? Some people are turning to “jelly roll” Botox to fake a full night’s sleep.  When thinking about facial symmetry, the under-eye area is a major make-or-break part of the visage. With that said, many target the area with creams and serums to treat puffiness, dark spots, wrinkles and more. Rather than … Read more

How Gen Z is taking action to avoid burnout: ‘Changing the way work functions’

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How Gen Z is taking action to avoid burnout: ‘Changing the way work functions’

One in four young Australians are being plagued by a problem that is “actively hurting” Australian workplaces’ bottom line, costing them $6.8 billion every year. Research by News Corp’s Growth Distillery with Medibank found that, of the 34 percent of Australians currently experiencing burnout, 45 percent were Gen Z and 41 percent millennials – citing … Read more

The 5 worst fast foods for your health that you should avoid at all costs 

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The 5 worst fast foods for your health that you should avoid at all costs 

America should not run on fast food. A recent ranking from Eat This, Not That shared the least healthy menu items — ranked from bad to worst — from some of your favorite fast food chains that you should steer clear of. Some honorable mentions include the fried rice side from Panda Express and the … Read more

Highly venomous male octopuses poison females before sex — to avoid being eaten after mating, scientists say

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Highly venomous male octopuses poison females before sex — to avoid being eaten after mating, scientists say

It’s an octopus-eat-octopus world. Scientists have discovered that mating, male blue-lined octopuses will inject a powerful, incapacitating neurotoxin into the hearts of female octopuses — to avoid being eaten by them when the sea deed is done. Females are typically twice the size of males and will commonly chow down on their sexual partners after … Read more

Exclusive | 6 easy ways to set your day up for peak productivity — and avoid the morning crash

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Exclusive | 6 easy ways to set your day up for peak productivity — and avoid the morning crash

Here’s a crash course on the best — and worst — ways to start mornings. Most people check their phones shortly after waking up. While scrolling social media can provide a rush of feel-good dopamine, the instant gratification leads to constant cravings for more stimulation. Exposure to blue light from electronics instead of natural sunlight … Read more

I’m a 39-year-old virgin who’s never been kissed — this is why I might avoid sex forever

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I’m a 39-year-old virgin who’s never been kissed — this is why I might avoid sex forever

She’ll kiss and tell about never being kissed. A 39-year-old virgin who hasn’t ever smooched a significant other is opening up about life without intimacy. The sexless social media sensation, known only as Sarah, took to TikTok to divulge details about her celibacy, saying she doesn’t think she’ll get down and dirty anytime soon. “I … Read more

Do these simple yoga exercises to avoid the aches and pains of middle age

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Do these simple yoga exercises to avoid the aches and pains of middle age

While yoga often conjures images of lithe 20-somethings jumping into pretzel shapes or holding headstands for days, it can be far simpler and more accessible — but still quite effective. In her new book, “Yoga Fix: Functional Movement for a Pain-Free Body” (DK Red, Jan. 21) Erin Motz offers up doable moves to combat the aches … Read more

These 4 online scams will plague consumers in 2025 — how you can avoid them

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These 4 online scams will plague consumers in 2025 — how you can avoid them

New year, new scams. Fraudsters won’t give their antics a break, always discovering a new way to scam the innocent despite the extreme methods they have to go through. A recent survey conducted by GBG fraud prevention firm revealed that 79% of the 1,200 experts polled had noticed an increase in elaborate scam attacks over … Read more

I’m a dietitian — these are the 4 best foods for hangovers and 4 to avoid

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I’m a dietitian — these are the 4 best foods for hangovers and 4 to avoid

Happy eww year! New Year’s Eve is one of the booziest holidays — it’s common to usher in a hangover along with the new year. You’ll typically feel the worst of it — the headaches, muscle aches, nausea and anxiety — the morning after heavy drinking when your blood alcohol concentration is near zero. Alcohol … Read more

I’m a cardiologist — my top 10 tips to avoid a heart attack by age 60

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I’m a cardiologist — my top 10 tips to avoid a heart attack by age 60

Talk about cold-hearted! Heart attacks spike in the winter because the heart works harder to keep the body warm — and activities like shoveling snow can further strain it. Cold weather can also thicken blood, increasing the risk of blood clots. Heart attacks are most common in people 65 and older, but there’s been a … Read more

I’m a doctor — here’s how you can avoid ‘catching’ chlamydia from gym equipment

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I’m a doctor — here’s how you can avoid ‘catching’ chlamydia from gym equipment

A leading doctor has weighed in on viral social media claims that say that it’s possible to get chlamydia from touching gym equipment. The rumor began with a TikToker who claimed he contracted the STI at the gym after wiping his eye with a towel that he had placed on a bench. User @grinny45 said he had … Read more

Tourist trap restaurants are easy to avoid — just look for these glaring warning signs

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Tourist trap restaurants are easy to avoid — just look for these glaring warning signs

Go ahead and 86 these places from your travel menu. Even the savviest of jetsetters can be baited into a tourist trap restaurant while on vacation — but it doesn’t have to happen, say experts. Six vital signs will tell you if an eatery is going to pass the proverbial smell test, the culinary connoisseurs told … Read more

How to avoid the most common ‘money wounds’ during holiday spending

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How to avoid the most common ‘money wounds’ during holiday spending

One in four people grapple with compulsive overspending during the holiday season, according to a recent study.  The survey of 2,000 Americans who celebrate a winter holiday examined some of the challenges and mental health struggles that can surface during the holidays — deemed the most financially stressful season of the whole year according to … Read more

Frontier Airlines CEO calls out travelers trying to avoid paying for carry-on baggage: ‘These are shoplifters’

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Frontier Airlines CEO calls out travelers trying to avoid paying for carry-on baggage: ‘These are shoplifters’

Budget carrier Frontier Airlines said Tuesday it will offer first-class-style seating to woo passengers willing to spend more. Frontier previously added more seats with extra leg room and business fares targeted at small companies. Other budget carriers have also been targeting higher fares. In August, Spirit Airlines began offering intra-Europe-style business-class seats with a guaranteed blocked middle seat, while Southwest Airlines said in July it planned to … Read more