Cathy Garrard

Experience

Cathy Garrard is a lifestyle writer and editor who covers a broad range of topics including nutrition, health news, beauty and celebrities. She is also a gardening enthusiast, a bicycle lover and an adjunct instructor at NYU who teaches classes on fact-checking and media literacy.

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Song Stuck in Your Head? Here’s How to Stop Those Pesky Earworms

We've all had a tune linger in our head for much longer than we'd like. Here's why earworms happen—and what you can do to get rid of them.

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Self-Awareness: What It Is and How It Helps You Get Ahead

Understanding yourself better helps you play to your strengths. Here's how you can improve your sense of self-awareness.

Can You Make Your Own Luck? Experts Explain How to Stack the Odds in Your Favor

Feeling lucky? It’s more than a matter of chance. And as luck would have it, we’ve got the tips on how to get good luck.