Health

A woman reclining on a chair looking at her phone while sitting at a desk with a laptop on it.

I help busy people organize their digital clutter. Here are 5 features you should start using on your phone and laptop immediately.

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An aerial view of Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico, complete with buildings, trees, and the ocean.

I moved to Mexico to be with my long-distance fiancé. It was a disaster, and I left him a few months later.

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A composite image of a man standing in a park and a story fry in a pan.

A man gained weight eating ultra-processed foods he thought were healthy. Now, he's 50 pounds lighter thanks to 3 habits.

Christopher Kaufman, 60, lost 50 pounds in two years with the Blue Zones diet and moving more regularly.

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I had a meltdown in front of my 5 kids. It taught me how to be a better parent.

A chaotic morning led me to have a meltdown in front of my five children. It taught me that I needed to be more transparent about my own feelings.

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Viviana Vazquez and her fiancé smile as they stand in front of two hot air balloons

My fiancé and I make a combined $300,000 a year. We use a 90/5/5 budgeting system — here's a detailed breakdown.

Viviana Vazquez shares how she and her fiancé manage their $300,000 in combined income from working in tech and content creation.

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'White Lotus' star Carrie Coon, 44, says she gets typecast as older in Hollywood because she hasn't gotten Botox

"As a woman who is 44, watching myself in HD is not easy, and it's not comfortable," Carrie Coon said.

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Snack duty at my child's preschool nearly broke me. Then I decided to stop caring about kale chips.

I sent in bananas and Cheetos as a snack for the preschool class. At pickup, there was a note on the whiteboard that made me feel shamed.

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Blurred image of people walking in Financial district of Paris

I had a corporate job in Paris. The French work norms and office culture felt so different from what I saw in the US.

I moved from the US to France for a corporate job. Working in Paris was filled with surprises about quitting culture, job security, and career growth.

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Rochelle Nataloni at a same-sex wedding with the two grooms

I came of age during the 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' era, so attending my nephew's same-sex wedding was eye-opening. It changed my view on marriage.

I grew up during a time when queer relationships were hidden, not celebrated. Attending my nephew's same-sex wedding was life-changing for me.

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The author visiting with her friend Bryan, who is sitting in a computer chair in front of a desk. They are smiling and hugging.

My friend Bryan is 97 and I'm 40. He still lives independently and is an inspiration to me.

My friend Bryan is 97 and lives independently. He cooks for himself most days and stays social. His positivity is the main secret to his longevity.

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A woman did yoga every day for 5 years. Here's how her body and diet changed.

Klavdiya Finogina, 25, built up enough strength to do her first pull-up after trying yoga in her bedroom during the COVID pandemic.

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Hims & Hers stock plunges after Novo Nordisk ends its brief partnership

The Danish pharmaceutical said it was ending the partnership because Hims is selling and promoting a cheaper copycat of its blockbuster drug Wegovy.

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Left: A model exercises wearing green women's workout clothing. Right: A model stretches wearing a green sports bra and black bike shorts.

The 9 best workout clothes for women in 2025, tested by a fitness gear expert

The best women's workout clothes should be supportive, cute, and comfortable. After testing fitness gear for over a decade, these are my top brands.

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A composite image of Jenna Scott in a flannel shirt, and in a hospital bed

I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer at 31 despite being fit and healthy. Doctors brushed off my concerns as pregnancy symptoms.

Jenna Scott said doctors chalked up her abdominal cramping to pregnancy symptoms or IBS. It took a year to get diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer.

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A composite image of chocolate peanut date bars and Rhiannon Lambert

3 simple recipes that make eating fewer ultra-processed foods easy, by a nutritionist

Ultra-processed foods are convenient but we should eat them in moderation, the nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert said. She shared her recipes for flatbreads, granola, and chocolate bars.

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A woman adjusts a backpack on a small child who looks to be upset.

My kid didn't get invited to a party. It triggered my own childhood memories and we learned to deal with disappointment together.

My kid didn't get an invite to a classmate's party. I learned to let her cry, let myself feel angry, and realized that fixing the issue wasn't my job.

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The author with her husband and in-laws in Morocco.

My partner and I trekked through the Sahara Desert with his parents. It was the icebreaker we needed.

I trekked through the Sahara Desert with my in-laws after only meeting them a few times. I was nervous, but it was a fantastic trip.

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My name is Jennifer Lopez. I hate it when people call me JLo.

Having a famous name is not always fun. I can't get my username on social platforms or emails and people try to call me JLo or Jenny from the block.

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The hottest status symbols at the Cannes ad confab

In this Saturday edition of Business Insider Today, we're talking about what's hot at Cannes, plus creatine and Italian real estate.

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A person scooping a supplement powder into a clear plastic cup.

It's not just for gym bros — scientists say a $0.50 muscle-building supplement slows aging and may counteract Alzheimer's

Creatine, beyond its muscle-building qualities, may aid in fat loss, cognitive longevity, and heart health — and sales are booming.

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I moved 22 hours away to start a new job. A couple I met by chance took me in, and now they're like family to me.

I moved 1,500 miles away to start a new job. When I arrived with my parents we connected with a couple in a store, and now they're like family to me.

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A cupcake or two may help your pursuit of weight loss by making it easier to stick to your diet over time.

A dietitian explains why eating dessert can help you lose more weight and keep it off

A restrictive diet can backfire, making it hard to lose weight long-term. New research shows why it's so beneficial to indulge in your cravings a little.

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I started using coupons on my groceries and have saved hundreds of dollars. My monthly grocery bill has gone from $1,000 to $700.

Couponing saves me money on my grocery bill, but it's also my favorite hobby. Getting good deals is a thrill and I now save at least 30% on groceries.

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Kelsea Ballerini says fitness in her 20s was all about looks. Here's what changed once she hit her 30s.

Even though Kelsea Ballerini is more mindful of her health now that she's in her 30s, there's one guilty pleasure she can't give up.

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A close-up of a young woman smoking marijuana outdoors

Gen Z is ditching alcohol, but their weed habit may be risky for their health, too

A growing number of 20-somethings have cut back on booze in favor of cannabis products like edibles. They may not be any healthier, studies suggest.

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I'm 39 and never wear makeup. I want to be accepted the way I naturally look.

Shubhangini Prakash is 39 and a mom of two. She says not wearing makeup makes her feel like her real self. She has more confidence.

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Two women wearing sunglasses pose in a field of grass.

My sister and I fought our entire childhood due to our differences. As adults, we are best friends.

My sister and I had epic battles as kids, but now we're best friends. The things that once drove me nuts are what I appreciate most about her now.

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A dating coach realized she couldn't 'do it all' while pregnant and prioritized her health — without sacrificing success

Sami Wunder, a dating coach with a multi-million euro business, says she was determined not to jeopardize her income or her health while pregnant.

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A woman standing in the mountains in South America.

I hate online dating, but as a single woman living abroad, the pros outweigh the cons

I have a love-hate relationship with dating apps, and I'm sure anyone else who's single and swiping in 2025 can relate.

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Steve Jobs, Sergey Brin, Sam Altman side by side

The Silicon Valley leaders who have experimented with psychedelics

Silicon Valley has a long history with psychedelics, and some of its best-known leaders have partaken, including Bill Gates and Sam Altman.

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a woman in a weightlifting gym standing on a lifting platform and raising a barbell overhead

A woman switched from a desk job to bodybuilding in her mid-40s with 4 simple strategies. It revitalized her life.

Feeling stagnant in her 40s, a journalist transformed her body and confidence by lifting heavy weights, eating more, and ditching weekend workouts.

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A 51-year-old says she's in the best shape of her life. She swapped sweaty workouts for strength training.

Natalie Bushaw said strength training and treating her perimenopause helped her get fit in her 50s.

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'General Hospital' actor Jack Wagner says he has no plans to move in with his newlywed wife

"It's kind of cool, you know? She has her place. I still have mine," Jack Wagner, 65, said about not living with his newlywed.

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Someone being rushed into an emergency room on a stretcher

When I was rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery, I only worried about who would care for my baby

I was rushed to the ER with appendicitis. Instead of the pain or the surgery I was facing, I could only think about who would take care of my baby.

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The rise and fall of 23andMe

Anne Wojcicki is set to regain control of 23andMe after her research institute made a winning $305 million bid for the failed DNA testing company.

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a woman walking down the aisles at a Sam's Club

I never understood why my grandmother loved Sam's Club. Once I got a membership, my view on grocery shopping changed.

When my grandmother died, I finally got a Sam's Club membership. Bulk buying has saved me money, and I love grocery shopping now.

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My friend won the lottery. She then made it a point to give back to the people who had been kind to her.

We hadn't seen each other in a while, and my friend took me out for a lavish dinner. She said she wanted to give back to me for being kind to her.

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Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin developed a wireless electronic tattoo

The next wearable tech could be a face 'tattoo' that measures mental stress

A new device developed by researchers at the University of Texas at Austin looks like a tattoo and measures brain activity.

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Nicole Wen and her father in the car commuting to work

My father and I work at AT&T together. On our hourlong commutes, he teaches me valuable lessons about life and my career.

My dad and I commute to work and home together every day — an hour each way. We've become close during those car rides, and he teaches me a lot.

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a man putting a "for sale" sign up on his lawn

I bought a house using a VA loan, becoming the only family member to own a home. I feel guilty that my siblings never will.

I became a homeowner by using a VA loan and refinancing to 2.6%. I'm incredibly proud, but I feel guilty that my siblings will never afford a home.

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Jamie Bradley drinking wine on a vineyard in France

Timing Big Decisions

A key ring with house keys and a baby pacifier

There's never a perfect time to have a baby — but 2025 is looking pretty tough

Economic uncertainty usually results in lower birth rates. With tariffs and fears of a recession, it might be good to wait on kids, if you can.

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