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The study, conducted by researchers at The Ohio State University (OSU), sought to track how couples diffuse temperature tensions as an example of “joint consumer decision-making” around the home. When asked, men were more likely to report that this decision was a compromise or agreement, while women viewed it more as a conflict. This suggests that women were ultimately less satisfied than men with the outcome of their temperature dispute....

The report also summarized state-level forecasts and identified the areas that will need to be most vigilant in the coming four weeks. Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Hawaii, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, and Utah are all currently seeing spikes in infection rates, and are poised to exceed the number of deaths reported over the last four weeks. In other states, the number of new deaths will likely be similar to the previous four weeks, or decrease slightly....

The career experts at Monster note that in order “to continue to advance in your field and attract new potential employers, you need to stay current. Unfortunately, it’s easy to let your skills development lapse.” And that, they say, is one of the biggest career mistakes a person can make. To combat this, they suggest that you “take an online class, attend seminars, research available certificates in your industry—just don’t let your brain gather dust....

The Axios Harris Poll 100, based on an annual survey of 42,935 Americans, ranks the biggest brands in the U.S. using a two-step process. First, the survey determined the public’s “top-of-mind awareness of companies that either excel or falter in society,” deeming them the 100 “most visible” companies. These brands were then rated by a second group of Americans using seven key dimensions of reputation—affinity, ethics, growth, products/service, citizenship, vision, and culture....

Drawing on the most recent American Community Survey from the U.S. Census, we looked at a few data points. First, we factored in a state’s population density, with the expectation that more people in a smaller space makes things a little bit more interesting. We also examined the percent of the population that was married, had kids, and was older than 65, all of which could be expected to make a place a bit less exciting....

If you want to find a show today, all you have to do is search through your streaming platforms or the cable guide on your Smart TV. However, when television first became a household staple, you’d wait to get the TV Guide in the mail so you could make sure not to miss your favorite programs. In fact, TV Guide was the most read magazine in the ’60s, and it had a record circulation of 20 million by 1980....

The muscular bald man in the tight white t-shirt named Mr. Clean has been an icon of hygienic housekeeping since Chicago ad men invented him in 1957. The all-purpose cleaner that bears his name was originally formulated by a marine ship cleaning businessman who wanted to find a cleaner that was strong enough to cut through grime, but wasn’t so strong that it made sailors sick. Coincidentally, the original model for Mr....

In their new review, published in The Lancet Microbe journal on Nov. 19, researchers from the University of St. Andrews examined nearly 100 studies that included around 8,000 patients who had been infected with one of three human coronaviruses that either cause COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2), severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS-CoV), or Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS-CoV). The researchers compared the three coronaviruses to better understand the infectiousness of a COVID-19 patient....

ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb On March 14, LOFT, the division of Ann Taylor that’s become a shopping destination for workwear and casual apparel, announced that it would be cutting a number of plus sizes from its range of garments, RetailDive first reported on March 15. After being asked by a Twitter user whether or not the rumors about LOFT eliminating its plus size line were true, the brand confirmed that they were. As of fall 2021, the brand announced, LOFT clothing would come in sizes 00-18 and XXS-XXL, eliminating sizes 20-26 from its offerings....

The study, published in Scientific Reports in May, looked at the effects of direct sunlight on human brain temperature and function. Researchers found that prolonged exposure warmed the brain enough to diminish cognitive functions, including motor skills. That could make too much sun a serious safety hazard not just for your skin—but also for the rest of you. RELATED: For more up-to-date information, sign up for our daily newsletter. The authors of the study noted that those who work outside in the hot sun might experience decreased productivity, in addition to the potential dangers of operating heavy machinery and completing other tasks with lowered cognitive function and motor skills....

READ THIS NEXT: Dr. Fauci Warns All Vaccinated People “It Is So Important” to Do This Now. Not only have infections increased by more than 50 percent in the last two weeks, but coronavirus cases are also rising in almost every single state, according to PBS. During a May 21 interview with the broadcaster, White House COVID Response director Ashish Jha, MD, discussed the current state of the virus in the U....

For the Sept. 2020 study published in the Journal of Medical Virology, researchers set out to determine the efficacy of common 0ver-the-counter mouth and nasal washes in regards to their ability to lessen the amount of the virus in the respiratory systems of patients with COVID-19. Unfortunately, the results showed that neti pots “had no effect on the infectivity of the virus at any incubation time tested.“ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb But don’t get discouraged just yet....

RELATED: Virus Experts Are Warning Vaccinated People Not To Do This. In a new interview with The Washington Post, several virus experts warned that COVID is still very much a part of our lives. “The pandemic, whether we want to believe it or not, is still happening,” Michael Mina, MD, an epidemiologist and chief science officer at eMed, told the newspaper. Even when it’s gone, Mina said it’s unlikely that COVID-19 will stay away forever....

1 Brand New Drone Rosetto was using the drone to take pictures of his girlfriend’s boat when he realized there was an alligator lurking in the water. The gator had spotted the drone, and was clearly keeping an eye on it. Rosetto wanted to get better footage of the reptile, so he brought the drone down until it was hovering over the water. That’s when the alligator decided enough was enough....

READ THIS NEXT: If This Happens While You’re Driving, “Call 911” ASAP, Police Say in New Warning. Waze stands out among the driving navigation apps, mostly thanks to its real-time updates on accidents, hazards, and closed roads. It also monitors your speed and has a useful feature that warns you when police are ahead, giving you some time to ease up on the gas if need be. The app is owned by Google, but it’s powered by users all over the world....

RELATED: Don’t Get Your Booster at CVS Before Doing This, Pharmacy Says. As of Oct. 20, the FDA has authorized the use of Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines as single-dose boosters for eligible recipients. “A single booster dose of any of the available COVID-19 vaccines may be administered as a heterologous booster dose following completion of primary vaccination with a different available COVID-19 vaccine,” the FDA said in a statement....

While speaking with Danish state news service DR on Feb. 21, Hans Kluge, MD, WHO’s regional director for Europe, said he believed that COVID-19 would continue to be a major issue throughout the rest of this year. But, he said, outbreaks will be much easier to handle than they were in 2020 and would continue to lessen in severity, Turkish state news service Anadolu Agency reported. He went on to predict that because of this, the public health precautions that are currently in place could likely be safely removed by early 2022....

RELATED: Kerri Strug’s Heroic Vault Was 25 Years Ago. See Her Now. As if competing in the Olympics is not a big enough challenge, athletes who are breastfeeding will need to make tough decisions about bringing their babies with them or not. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the Olympics initially said they were not allowing international guests of competitors, such as friends and family members, to accompany them, which led a number of nursing parent athletes to challenge the Games organizers....

READ THIS NEXT: The 6 Best U.S. National Parks to See Fall Foliage. After contending with historic floods that kicked off its high season, Yellowstone was able to bounce back and reopen most areas for visitors earlier this summer. But even after the waters receded, a string of incidents prompted an alert from officials to ensure guest safety. On June 30, the park announced that two guests had been gored by bison within three days, marking the third such incident of the season....

While being interviewed on CNN’s Inside Politics on Apr. 18, Jha explained that the risk of catching COVID is much lower when you’re not in an enclosed, poorly ventilated space. He said outdoor activities can be seen “largely as a safe thing, unless you have congregations of large numbers of people together for long periods of time.” According to Jha, that means a big change could be coming. “I expect over the next few weeks states to start lifting outdoor mask mandates,” he said....