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Thermostat wars, a surprising secret about sleep, and busting the myth of the air fryer.

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6 Small, Everyday Things Physical Therapists Wish You’d Stop Doing

Keep it up and you could see pain, decreased mobility, and even injury in the future.

Does Life Feel Like It’s Speeding up? How to Slow Down Time in 2025

Time flies when you’re… in a boring routine, according to research, which shows that new experiences, from foreign travel to a walk in nature, can alter our perception of time

The Big Lie About Sleep

When it comes to slumber, what matters most is how rich you are.

6 Of The Most Passive-Aggressive Phrases You’re Probably Using (But Shouldn’t Be)

Plus, the sneaky reason we communicate this way in the first place.

The Air Fryer Is a Hoax

The air fryer is just a little oven that blows, and the idea that air frying is a new cooking technique is a myth.

7 Computer Maintenance Tasks You Should Do Every Month

Keep your desktop or laptop in good health with these seven computer maintenance tips.

How to Find Hidden Cameras in Hotels and House Rentals: We Tested Five Ways — and One’s the Clear Winner

CNBC teamed with a spycam company, who hid 27 cameras in a house. We tested five methods, one of which found more cameras than the others combined.

The Drug Pilots Take to Stay Awake

Pilot fatigue is in the spotlight this week, with the news that one Indonesian flight had two sleeping pilots at its helm. But the military have a surprising solution.

Stop Setting Your Thermostat at 72

Let’s settle the heated debate over your AC, once and for all.

A 5-Minute Morning Stretch Routine to Wake Up Your Whole Body

This five-minute morning stretch routine will quickly ease joint stiffness in your neck, back, and hips, so you can get out of bed on the right foot.

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