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A Trusted Friend in a Complicated World

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Cathy Garrard

location-pin Brooklyn, New York

School: The University of Kansas

Expertise: psychology, gardening, travel, cleaning & organization

Cathy Garrard

  • Published in Prevention, Good Housekeeping, USA Today, Glamour and dozens of other outlets
  • Adjunct instructor at NYU, teaching fact-checking and media literacy

Experience

Cathy is a service journalist with 30 years of experience covering topics including psychology, health science and gardening. Beyond Reader's Digest, she has published hundreds of articles over the last three decades in national print and digital titles, including Prevention, Good Housekeeping, USA Today and Glamour. Cathy also teaches fact-checking and media literacy at New York University.

Education

The University of Kansas
BA, BS, English, Journalism

Articles

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What Is an Earworm? Here’s How to Get a Song Out of Your Head

We've all had a tune linger in our heads for much longer than we'd like. Here's what, exactly, earworms are—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.
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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.