Hawaii is the happiest state in America. Here’s how the rest of the country ranks

A change of scenery alone isn’t enough to make life’s problems melt away, but your environment—and the people, perspectives, and opportunities it offers—is among the myriad external factors that shape your overall happiness. To that end, personal finance company WalletHub just announced its annual Happiest States in America rankings. Released Monday, the list assessed the …

90% of C-suite executives believe their company promotes worker well-being. Why do only 60% of workers agree?

Just what is the wellness level of today’s corporate workforce? That all depends on who you ask. Because while C-suite executives overwhelmingly believe their employees are feeling mentally healthy, professionally fostered, and personally satisfied and included, many workers themselves would beg to differ. That’s according to the findings of the third annual Workplace Well-being report …

Recruiters, beware: Narcissistic applicants are drawn to this kind of ‘seductive’ language in job postings

Every company wants to hire someone “ambitious” who “thinks outside the box,” right? Who “thinks strategically” and “communicates persuasively”? While recruiters may be tempted to pepper job postings with these keywords, which seemingly describe the ideal employee, a new study suggests such “rule-bender” language is apt to attract narcissistic applicants. What’s more, this type of …

Chick-fil-A’s banana pudding milkshake is back. You won’t believe how many carbs it has

After a 13-year hiatus, Chick-fil-A has brought back a beloved treat: the Banana Pudding Milkshake. It’ll remain available (along with the resurrected Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich) for a limited time, starting on Aug. 26. “Every decision we make regarding our menu is extremely intentional,” said Chick-fil-A Director of Menu and Packaging Allison Duncan in a …

Getting enough sleep but still exhausted? These 7 types of rest can help

You can say Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith wrote the book on rest. And that’s because she did. After five years into her clinical internal medicine practice and caring for two young children, the author of Sacred Rest underwent an extreme case of burnout. Initially, she thought she needed more sleep. “At that point, there wasn’t a …

Does zinc really boost your immunity and metabolism? Experts explain the health benefits

Many people believe zinc, an essential mineral found in almost every cell, is akin to a magic pill able to keep sniffles at bay and also help with weight loss. That may be why so many people take zinc supplements, despite the fact that most people in the United States get adequate amounts of this …

How intermittent fasting could help boost your work performance

Elon Musk does it. His predecessor, Jack Dorsey, former CEO and cofounder of Twitter, now X, reportedly does too. Evernote’s Phil Libin and Y Combinator’s Daniel Gross have also been said to have ditched three square meals for the increasingly popular eating pattern: intermittent fasting. Maybe you already limit your own eating to a tight …

The best foods to add to your diet that can help prevent skin cancer

Walk down the aisles of your local market and you’ll see plenty of foods that can help stave off heart disease and diabetes, and keep your bones and muscles strong as you age. Add some skin cancers to that list.   “Some studies show that some antioxidants, such as vitamins A, C, E and carotenoids and …