By Jenny Jin A swollen face, a bright red nose, and puffy eyes from crying are all a dead giveaway that you aren’t feeling your best. There’s some value in figuring out how to make yourself cry if you’re in need of a little catharsis, but in many cases, you don’t want to broadcast the fact that you’ve been shaken up or perturbed enough to shed a few tears—and those swollen eyes from crying are difficult to miss.

By Kelsey Mulvey Picture this: Your home is finally tidied up to perfection. All your loose papers and mail are meticulously organized and stored. Your laundry has been folded to perfection, with not even a stray sock in sight. And your kitchen countertops are crumb-free and not covered in lime juice and coffee spills. Then you spot it, lurking in the corner of the room. No, I’m not talking about an uninvited mouse or pesky cockroach; I’m talking about those large, fluffy dust bunnies.

By Betty Gold What’s better than a list of ingredients that are a lot worse for you than you assume? (Looking at you, cold-pressed juice.) One comprised of a bunch of foods that get an undeserved bad rap in the health department. And unfortunately, once something has a reputation for being "bad for you," it’s hard to make a comeback—no matter how many scientific studies contradict previous claims.

By Lauren Phillips No two introverts are exactly alike, but if you consider yourself to be introverted, you probably don’t love huge parties where you don’t know many people; you likely relish your alone time. Few people like open floor plans in office spaces, exactly, but there’s a good chance you dislike them more than most. If this all feels true, you’re an introvert, and you could use a quiet room.

By Laura Fisher Olives are one of the staples of the Mediterranean Diet, which is well-known for improving cholesterol levels and lowering the risk of heart disease and diabetes, says Montserrat Fitó, MD, PhD, coordinator of the Cardiovascular Risk and Nutrition Research Group at the Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute in Barcelona, Spain.

By Maggie Seaver Emotional intelligence is one of the most valuable qualities you can have, both at work and in life. But what exactly is it, and how is it different from general intelligence, or IQ? "Emotional intelligence (or EQ) can seem like a complex concept," says Gemma Leigh Roberts, an organizational and performance psychologist, LinkedIn Learning instructor, and founder of Career Compass Club and the Resilience Edge.

By Katie Holdefehr Reusable water bottles are better for the environment. Check! And are way more stylish than plastic bottles. Check! And are good for your health and hydration. Check—well, if you wash them correctly, that is. While keeping a reusable water bottle close at hand during work and when you're at the gym is an easy way to stay hydrated, if you fail to clean your water bottle, it could be exposing you to germs and bacteria.

Included in this SpokenEdition:

1) 3 Interior Design Concepts That Feel Outdated in 2020(Real Simple Tips, Thursday)

2) 5 Ways to Beat the Midday Slump Without Sugar (or Coffee)(Real Simple Tips, Friday)

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By Katie Holdefehr As times change, it's inevitable that certain interior design concepts that were coined decades (or even centuries) ago no longer apply. Now that it's 2020, the new decade is prompting us to reconsider some potentially outdated decor ideas. From the tropes of the "masculine" bachelor pad or the limiting concept that only certain colors "go together," we're reevaluating a few design ideas that are all too easy to take for granted.

By Katie Holdefehr When we think about air pollution, most of us probably consider the quality of the air outside our homes. But indoor air pollution is finally gaining more attention. In addition to the outdoor pollution that makes its way into our homes through open windows or the front door, other factors (like the off-gassing of chemicals from paints or home decor products) can also influence indoor air quality.