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How Much Water Do You Really Need to Drink a Day?
Water seems to come with the rule of eight: Drink eight 8-ounce glasses per day for good health, according to popular and much-repeated advice. But is that really the case?
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New Study Finds the Germiest Surface in the Kitchen Is Your Spice Jars
Move over, cutting boards. According to a new study, there’s a new category of items to watch out for when guarding against potential kitchen mishaps.
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It's National Organize Your Home Day – Expert Tips for a Happier Home
A cleanup and décor refresh have always been able to lift moods. But in the midst of these long winter months, there’s special satisfaction in clutter removal, extra joy in being creative, particular pleasure in making a space even more your own.
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If You're Sitting All Day, Science Shows How to Undo the Health Risks. Take ‘Activity Snacks' Every 30 Minutes.
People who walked for five minutes every half hour had lower blood sugar and blood pressure than those who sat continuously.
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U.S. National Parks, Including Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon, Will Be Free on MLK Day — and 4 Other Days This Year
Though a majority of the nation’s parks are free year-round, roughly 100 of them have entrance fees ranging from $5 to $35 depending on the location.
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Your Key to Success in 2023, Says Attention Expert: The Difference Between ‘Habits' and ‘Routines'
Nir Eyal, the author of “Indistractable,” explains why it’s completely fine if your New Year’s resolutions never become habits.
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Why We're So Bad at Forming New Habits — and How to Be Better
It is notoriously difficult to form new habits. Here’s why and how to change it, according to social psychologist Wendy Wood.
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Here's How Much This Van Lifer Has Saved Since Moving Into Her Taylor Swift-Inspired Mobile Home
Tory Delury designed the mobile home after being inspired by Taylor Swift’s “Lover” album to contradict sexist assumptions about her life in the van.
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The Death of Diet Snapple and the Zero-Sum Game of No-Calorie Sweeteners
Rest in peace, Diet Snapple
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Successful People Do These 3 Things on Sunday for a Happier, Stress-Free Week, According to a Productivity Expert
There’s no magic cure for the ‘Sunday Scaries,’ but these three strategies, recommended by productivity expert Chris Bailey, can help.
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Why This 28-Year-Old Earning $81,000 Changed Careers: ‘I Knew It Was Risky, But What's the Worst That Could Happen?'
Leila Kartforosh was doing important Covid-19 research as a microbiologist, but she wasn’t happy and decided to make a career change.
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Americans Are ‘Wasting Too Much Money on Housing,' Says Top Economist—Here Are 4 Ways to Get ‘House Rich'
As mortgage interest rates spike, it costs more to buy a home. Whether renting or owning, many people waste money on housing, says a Harvard-trained economist.
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An Easy Guide to Help College Students Set Up Their First Budget
Setting up your first budget may seem daunting, but it’s actually really simple! Here are a few quick tips to help college students set up their first budget.
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Is It Better to Rent Or Own a Home? Here's How to Decide the Right Move for You
With both home prices and rents rising, you’ll have to make a decision based on your personal situation. Here’s what to consider.
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This 27-Year-Old Went From Making $45,000 a Year to Bringing in Over $350,000 With Her Online Business
In 2019, 27-year-old entrepreneur Maya Portorreal decided to start her own side hustle selling jewelry that wouldn’t make her skin rash. Last year, she pulled in over $350,000 in total sales.
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Some Passports Are Better Than Others. Here's a List of the Most Powerful Ones
Luxembourg, one of the smallest countries in Europe, tops a new passport index that analyzes factors that affect global citizens.
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What It's Like to Travel to Australia Right Now
CNBC Travel looks into what it’s now like to visit a country that was once labeled “Fortress Australia” because of its strict Covid-19 policies.
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Second Starbucks Location in Mesa, Arizona, Votes to Unionize
The growing union push will be one of the challenges that incoming interim CEO Howard Schultz will have to tackle when he assumes the role on April 4.
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College Money 101: From Student Loans to Setting Up a Budget
CNBC’s College Money 101 guide will help students tackle some of their biggest money issues: student loans, setting up a budget, their first apartment — and more!
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This 33-Year-Old Quit Her Full-Time Sales Job to Start Her Own Business. Now She Brings in $119,000 a Month
Candiss Pitts (aka Makhosi Nejeser) made $972,000 in 2021 through her spiritual advising company, The Royal Shaman. She shares how she started her business, and her best tips for aspiring entrepreneurs.