6 Astonishingly Easy Ways to be Happier, Designed by Experts

6 Astonishingly Easy Ways to be Happier, Designed by Experts

You’re probably well aware of Google’s smashing employee benefits package, and in a moment of incredulous jealousy you might even have scoffed at the pampering. Among the boons to Googlers are: massages, a bountiful and excellent free canteen, swim-in-place pools, free haircuts, laundry services, and gym equipment—even travel insurance for you and your family. Now,

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This is Your Brain on Discounts: The Science of Why We’re Slaves to a Sale

This is Your Brain on Discounts: The Science of Why We’re Slaves to a Sale

In 1869 the store’s savvy owner, Aristide Boucicaut, introduced a novel component to the buying process: the price tag. A fair-feeling phenomenon that replaced haggling, the price tags at Bon Marché are reported to be the first time customers ever encountered a set price. But Boucicaut soon realized that fixed prices had even more potential—they

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How to Treat Head Lice

How to Treat Head Lice

‘Tis the season for pesky head lice. Check out this round-up of the best lice treatment options, from over-the-counter medications to louse and nit combing. During back-to-school season, your child might bring home an unwanted visitor: head lice. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), anywhere from 6 million to 12 million

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