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Offices are always changing styles. Remember cubicles? Or who’s had an “open concept” office? What’s hot and what’s not in the office is constantly changing, and in 2020, the concept of going to the office entirely quickly went into the “not” category. But 2021 has allowed us to see a distant light at the end of the tunnel, and experts are imagining what a return to the office might look like. Their first prediction: many people will go back, at least to some extent. So if and when you do, what type of workplace will you step into? What can...

“Out with the old, in with the new” is commonly heard around the New Year, but is that the case in 2021? We are already a few days into the new year, and it’s clear that some things from 2020 will be rolling over into 2021. To name a few, mask wearing, social distancing and the sanitization practices will continue.  Last year we were blinded by the virus, and most of us started paying attention to our disinfecting practices for the first time. Which caused inventory shortages for many products on retailer’s shelves. As a result, shoppers began to buy...

Do the health benefits outweigh heating bills? We want to know because when it comes to fighting viruses, we believe fresh air beats stale and dry recirculated air in your home, at school, at work, in your car or on the bus. It also banishes odors. In addition, a growing body of research suggests that indoor air quality and thermal comfort are leading factors in employee productivity. According to a study conducted by the University of Tulsa found that proper ventilation was key to improving academic performance. Try making it part of your daily ritual to breathe fresh air.  To...

 This year, “Have yourself a merry little Christmas” has taken on a whole new meaning. With the combination of flu season and COVID-19 cases on the rise, many people are deciding to spend the most wonderful time of the year with just their inner circles. As much as we will miss the neighborhood Christmas parties and big family gatherings, it would be wise to follow the CDC and other recommendations and stay put this year, so we can spend many more Christmases wrapped up with our loved ones.    However, if you’ve already asked yourself the “Should I Travel?” questions and...

When it comes to returning to gyms, the jury’s still out. In a late November study of 10,824 gym members, 46.67% of people surveyed said they won’t be returning to their gyms any time soon, even if they’re open. A different study of crossfitters this month showed that 63% do feel comfortable going back to the gym. We’re far from a consensus on the issue. And for many, the decision will be made based on whether they think their gym is meeting disinfection standards. If you’re one of the roughly half of people who’s considering getting back into the gym...