Peak Performance

by Laurie Tarkan - July 15, 2011

A new study offers evidence that relying on the internet (and your smartphone) is dangerous to your memory.

by Laurie Tarkan - July 14, 2011

Studies show that certain cellphone systems expose you to much higher radiation. Are you taking the precautions?

by Laurie Tarkan - July 12, 2011

You're bored, depressed or just plain fed up with your work, but quitting isn't an option. Here's what to do to make the situation better.

by Laurie Tarkan - July 8, 2011

A new report finds one out of three men experience little work-family conflict. The reason? It's not what you think.

by Laurie Tarkan - July 7, 2011

A new report says that men suffer from the same role-shifting pressures as women did in the 1960s.

by Laurie Tarkan - June 30, 2011

People are losing their capacity to be bored. Here's why that's a problem, and how to build a little boredom into your day.

by Laurie Tarkan - June 29, 2011

Job burnout is not an official medical condition, but experts say it is on the rise. Here are the warning signs.

by Laurie Tarkan - June 27, 2011

Although New York just became the biggest state to legalize gay marriage, nearly half of gay workers are closeted and fear homophobia.

by Laurie Tarkan - June 24, 2011

It's no secret that there is a bed bug epidemic. But there are ways to protect yourself.

by Laurie Tarkan - June 22, 2011

How effective are frightening images in getting people to quit smoking?

by Laurie Tarkan - June 21, 2011

Studies show that you can do small things during the day to improve your mood--and app developers are making this a no-brainer.

by Laurie Tarkan - June 17, 2011

A new study suggests that it is rampant and harmful, and most men are oblivious.

by Laurie Tarkan - June 16, 2011

Work-life experts have long lamented how working hard hurts relationships, but a new study shows that isn't true for many couples. Here's why.

by Laurie Tarkan - June 13, 2011

Thoreau and other naturalists have extolled the benefits of nature to your state of mind, but here's some research showing how nature makes you smarter.

by Laurie Tarkan - June 10, 2011

4 good reasons to stop eating at your desk.

by Laurie Tarkan - June 8, 2011

Research shows more people than ever think office romance is unacceptable. What you need to know in this new era.

by Laurie Tarkan - June 6, 2011

Get ready, a backlash is forming against the World Health Organization's warning that cell phones may cause cancer. Are the naysayers right--or fooling themselves?

by Laurie Tarkan - June 2, 2011

The government released a simple plate symbol to replace the old and confusing food pyramid in order to help Americans eat better.

by Laurie Tarkan - May 31, 2011

After reviewing hundreds of studies, an international panel of experts at the World Health Organizations classified cell phone radiation as a possible carcinogen.

by Laurie Tarkan - May 31, 2011

New research blames the obesity epidemic on the increase in desk jobs but it's more complicated than that.