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A 67-year-old woman shares 4 workout tips she used to bounce back from a hip replacement — enough to run a marathon

Joice Barnard promised herself a hip replacement wouldn't slow her down. Some simple rules helped h…

Gabby Landsverk   


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GRAP Stage 4 restrictions take effect as air quality in Delhi deteriorates; PM2.5 levels 130 times higher than WHO limits

Delhi is currently grappling with hazardous air pollution, forcing authorities to implement emergen…

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Josh Brolin, 56, says he likes growing older because it helps him 'mellow out' amid his past struggles with addiction

Josh Brolin said he decided to get sober in 2013 after seeing his 99-year-old grandmother on her de…

Amanda Goh   


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My coworker asked if I was pregnant, and I wasn't. The confrontation made me spiral, and I debated whether to tell my boss.

When my coworker asked if I had "the nine-month flu," I panicked because I was child-free and not p…

Colleen McNally Arnett   


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My daughter is transgender, but she's also just like any other kid

My daughter came out as transgender, and my wife and I supported her. All kids change during their …

Noah Berlatsky   


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I met my husband in a chat room in 2000. We got engaged without seeing each other, and we are still together.

We met on an online forum and got engaged before sharing photos of each other. We are still happy t…

Mar Yvette   


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At age 22 I weighed 412 pounds. I had weight loss surgery and have lost 150 pounds so far.

Ese Milan was shocked when a doctor told her she weighed over 400 pounds at age 22. She started wor…

Lauren Crosby Medlicott   


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Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively's personal trainer says he's fitter and more shredded at 47 than he was in his 20s. Here's how he works out and recovers.

Don Saladino stays in shape by lifting weights, doing interval training and steady-state cardio, an…

Rachel Hosie   


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After my divorce, my college boyfriend reached out. We fell in love again, and I'm about to marry him.

My college boyfriend called me when he found out I was going through a divorce. We instantly fell i…

Isobella Jade   


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Insider Today: Protein pro tips

In this Saturday edition of Insider Today, we're talking about protein goals and "No Meet Week."

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5 new weight-loss drugs to watch in the fight for the next Ozempic

Biotech companies are racing to find Ozempic 2.0, hoping for a slice of a multi-billion-dollar indu…

Gabby Landsverk   


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I had to advocate for myself to get answers when I felt off. At 45, I've learned to listen to my body.

I was having abnormal periods but my hormone levels were fine even in my mid-40s. I had an uterine …

Kimberly Witt   


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An expert in the risks of alcohol drank heavily for years. His 'dry by default' rule helped him drink less, lose weight, and live a fuller life.

Growing evidence is challenging the idea that drinking in moderation is healthy. Here's how the CEO…

Serafina Kenny   


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I got sober thanks to a monthly shot of a drug that helps stop my craving for alcohol. I lost 70 pounds in the process.

Jeff Horton was not a present dad due to his drinking. In 2021 he decided to change that and went i…

Jane Ridley   


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How Mike Tyson, 58, is preparing to fight Jake Paul, who is almost half his age

As part of his training to fight YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, Mike Tyson temporarily quit being…

Rachel Hosie   


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Josh Brolin says he uses nicotine pouches '24 hours a day' and sleeps with them in his mouth

Shipments of Zyn's nicotine pouches in 2023 were up 62% year over year.

Amanda Goh   


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Eva Longoria, 49, says she's doing 'everything' to age well — from cold-plunging to red-light therapy

"I'm doing everything. Not because I don't want to age but because I do want to age," said the "Des…

Erin Liam   


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I started using dating apps in my 50s and quickly grew frustrated. Coming up with the 'burned haystack' dating method helped.

Jennie Young recognizes that dating app companies are not responsible for fixing bad users, but say…

Jennie Young   


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Cheat sheet: How RFK Jr., Trump's pick for HHS secretary, promises to 'Make America Healthy Again'

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has promised to "make America healthy again." But what does that actually mea…

Hilary Brueck   


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5 signs it could be time to lower your contact with a parent

Unlike going no-contact, a low-contact relationship allows you to set boundaries and reduce communi…

Julia Pugachevsky   


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Elon Musk's 'gamification' of government spending taps into our natural competitive instinct

Elon Musk believes in the power of games to motivate society. Psychologists say he's onto something…

Gabby Landsverk   


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My friend group suddenly ghosted me without explanation, and I blamed myself. I'm still learning to trust people again.

My friends were hanging out without me, and my messages in the group chat were ignored. I had been …

Pranjali Hasotkar