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Vivian Manning-Schaffel

Journalist. Essayist. Editor. Rumpshaker.

December 8, 2017

'Mom, what's a pager?' Explaining the obsolete to your kids.

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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Old-school items like turntables are making a comeback. What does it say about how we feel about tech?


December 4, 2017

How often you should wash everything in your home, according to science

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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A cleaning guide for your inner germophobe.


December 1, 2017

What is Mercury retrograde? And is there anything to it?

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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Everything you ever wanted to know about the number one scapegoat for when everything goes terribly wrong.


November 23, 2017

How to be grateful, even when you don't feel like it

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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When you’re down, science says gratitude may be exactly what you need to lift you back up.


November 3, 2017

It's not just a hunch. Some of us love dogs more than other humans.

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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To owners, “fur babies” are babies for real.


November 2, 2017

It's not your fault — junk food is twice as distracting as regular food.

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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But there's hope. A study found that after a few bites of candy, participants found junk food to be no more interesting than kale.


November 2, 2017

Most of us live paycheck-to-paycheck. This is what it does to your health.

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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As many as 78 percent of American full time workers are living paycheck-to-paycheck and it is taking its toll on our health.


October 28, 2017

Why we argue with our neighbors over the stupidest things

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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Love thy neighbor? In America, not so much. 40 percent of people surveyed say they go out of their way to avoid them.


October 27, 2017

Eating alone may be bad for your health — here's how to fix it.

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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Eating by your lonesome may put you at risk for type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and more.


October 21, 2017

A fondness for fear: Why do we like to be scared?

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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October 15, 2017

Do Facebook 'Likes' Mean You're Liked?

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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Why social media popularity doesn't necessarily translate into the real world.


September 29, 2017

How You Handle Confrontation May Help You Make More Money

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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Does your level of testosterone — and resulting ease with confrontation — mean you’ll make more money?


September 28, 2017

Tom Brady Says This Trick Prevents Sunburns. Science Says Otherwise.

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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Sorry, Tom. Experts say there’s no way drinking water does anything at all to prevent sunburn.


September 25, 2017

Why Our Bags Are Wrecking Our Backs

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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Heavy backpacks or bags can lead to back problems and poor posture — even shoulder problems and headaches.


September 16, 2017

How Being Angry Can (Sometimes) Be Good for You

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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Go ahead and let it rip. Science says there are some perks to getting angry.


September 5, 2017

What Is Matcha? And Is It Healthy?

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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According to science, matcha is something of a miracle supplement. But more isn't always better.


August 27, 2017

How to Deal With Post-Vacation Let Down

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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The hardest part of vacation is coming home. Here's how to hold on to that vacation Zen.


August 17, 2017

Is Turmeric Good for You? Yes, but It's Complicated.

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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According to studies, it seems that turmeric has a number of potent benefits. The problem? How to tap into them.


July 21, 2017

Why Some Songs Make Us Cry

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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Is Adele making you cry — or are you using Adele to bring on the waterworks? It's a little bit of both.


July 10, 2017

Why Laughing at Yourself Can Boost Your Health

by Vivian Manning-Schaffel in NBC News / Better


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The ability to laugh at your mistakes (and yourself) boosts your physical and psychological health.


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