A Brazen Way to Get an ‘A’

The following was reportedly a bonus question on a University of Arizona Chemistry midterm: “Is Hell exothermic (gives off heat) or endothermic (absorbs heat)?” Here is...

Dress for Success: Is There a Link Between Red Sneakers and Performance?

What would you think if your lawyer showed up to a meeting in sweatpants? Or your doctor rocked a tank top and ripped jean shorts...

Ask ‘What’s Strong’ Not ‘What’s Wrong’

The types of questions we ask so often determine the answers we find. Using a flashlight analogy, we have a choice about where we...

Is Sitting the New Smoking?

Scientists estimate that most people over the age of 12 spend the majority of their time—at least 8 to 10 hours a day—sitting down. All of this...

Mind Over Matter: Can You Cut Calories With a Mindset?

Harvard Professor Ellen Langer’s research reveals a surprising way to burn calories: be aware of and believe in the health benefits of the activity...

Are You a Windbag? 5 Ways to Avoid Being a Know-it-All

“You should speak to an expert.” This is the standard advice we dole out whenever anyone has a problem or a question. But is...