Beware of Counterfeit Masks
Mar, 07 , 21
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Stacey Malo
N95 masks are American made and certified by NIOSH, a department within the CDC. Every product comes with an authenticity number provided by the lab.KN95 masks are made in China and certified by the Chinese. Europe and other individual countries have their own standards of certification that equal these standards. There...
Let's Talk About Air Pollution on the Subway
Mar, 07 , 21
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Stacey Malo
Hey New Yorkers (and everyone else in an urban area), let's talk about your health and the hours you spend weekly, even daily, taking mass transit. Besides the lugging of a laptop, lunch, bottled water, and gym clothes, what's that commute doing to your body?Air pollution on the subway is...
Why You Should Wear A Smile :)
Dec, 04 , 20
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Stacey Malo
Smiling, as it turns out, has truly remarkable effects. First, doing it actually makes you feel good even if you're not feeling good in the moment. Research demonstrates that when we smile, we look better to others. Not only are we perceived as more likable and courteous, but those who benefit from our sunny grins actually see us as more competent (something to keep in mind while giving presentations or interacting in the office). The brain's happiness circuitry is activated when you smile (regardless of your current mood). If you're down, smiling actually prompts your brain to produce feel-good hormones, giving credence to the adage, "fake it til you make it" when it comes to your state of mind.
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