Flu Cases Are Skyrocketing in the U.S.

Flu Cases Are Skyrocketing in the U.S.

Flu cases in the U.S. are seeing a marked uptick, according to the most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data. The new numbers, which cover the period up to December 20th and were released Tuesday, show that more than 25% of tests reported to the system were positive for influenza. This rate…

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10 Nudge Words to Adopt in 2026

10 Nudge Words to Adopt in 2026

New Year’s resolutions are often punishing. You force yourself to drop 20 pounds, go to the gym more often, get a better paying job—all-or-nothing goals that set you up for disappointment. That’s why some experts prefer a different approach: adopting a “nudge word” meant to guide your mindset and actions over the coming year. It’s…

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12 Communication Habits to Ditch in 2026

12 Communication Habits to Ditch in 2026

If you want to give people something to talk about in the New Year, make it your newly enhanced communication skills. Almost every aspect of your life will benefit. “If there’s one thing we can do to improve our relationships and even our sense of wellness, it’s working on our communication,” says Meredith Harrigan, a…

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The Best Question to Ask at a Party

The Best Question to Ask at a Party

The wrong question can sour the whole mood of a gathering with family or friends. Some questions are boring or intrusive or too ambiguous; others are meant to provoke—or are asked with no real interest in an answer. And then there are those that hit it out of the park, lighting up the place and…

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