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ScienceI was a fitness influencer with 1 million Instagram followers. I made a career U-turn after I realized my content was damaging myself and others.
- Madalin Giorgetta, 35, used to sell a fitness guide to help women get a curvy, muscular figure.
- In 2019, she realized that her messaging was celebrating thinness, so she switched gears.
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I'm decluttering my house using a local 'Buy Nothing' group. It's still hard to resist taking other people's free stuff.
I'm taking my time decluttering it and doing it my way. I've learned people want seasonal things an…
Jane Ridley
A trainer to lawyers and bankers shares an easy 2-step plan for busy people to lose weight and build muscle
If you haven't got much time to exercise, use the gym to strength train, then get your steps in els…
Rachel Hosie
After my divorce, I struggled to talk about it. Here's how I handled the sensitive subject with friends and strangers.
When I divorced, I had to tell many people — my friends, my neighbor, and my dental hygienist. I le…
Sassafras Patterdale
An 80-year-old who walks everywhere shares 3 tips for staying active and healthy
Sheila Stothard cooks from scratch, has a consistent sleep routine, and walks a lot.
Serafina Kenny
Rucking meetings, the hot new business trend, combine networking with a popular fat-burning workout
Busy execs are optimizing their schedules with the ruck meeting, a combination workout and networki…
Gabby Landsverk
Insider Today: Young men's new obsession
In this Saturday edition of Insider Today, we're talking about young men's newest health obsession …
Joi-Marie McKenzie
Young men are getting testosterone boosts to feel stronger, sharper, and anxiety-free
A booming industry of men's health clinics offers men in their 20s, 30s, and 40s testosterone thera…
Andréa Becker
Nestlé and L'Oréal are betting on a longevity supplement made from pomegranate juice
Research suggests that a compound in pomegranates may rejuvenate our cells, boosting immunity and m…
Hilary Brueck
3 simple tests that show how well you're aging, which you can do right now
How long you can balance on one leg could reflect your health, according to a new study.
Kim Schewitz
Anna Kendrick says couples therapy didn't help her relationship. Here's how to know when to find a new therapist.
Anna Kendrick said that for a long time her couples therapist believed her ex's words "hook, line, …
Erin Liam
I was 21 when I had my first colonoscopy. It was a wake-up call that I needed to change my lifestyle.
Gabriella Parker had a colonoscopy at 21 despite the recommended age being 45. She made some radica…
Cailey Griffin
Julia Hawkins, a record-setting centenarian runner, dies at 108. Here are her 5 longevity tips.
Julia Hawkins picked up running after she turned 100 years old.
Amanda Goh
A former Navy SEAL says his military-style morning routine helps him stay focused as a business owner
Retired Navy SEAL Jocko Willink has a podcast, consulting firm, and clothing brand. His routine inv…
Gabby Landsverk
A woman did 'rejection therapy' for 30 days to help with her confidence. Therapists say it can really work.
"Rejection therapy" isn't an official term, but therapists say it can build your self-esteem and im…
Julia Pugachevsky
I've been going to the gym regularly for 25 years and still don't look like a fitness model. I'm learning to be OK with that.
As I age, I realize I may never have the muscular body I always dreamed of. I'm slowly learning to …
Joe Harless
I weighed 325 pounds at my heaviest. I lost almost half my weight by cutting down portions and moving more.
Stephen McKenna was at his heaviest when he weighed 325 pounds. His wake up call to lose weight was…
Jane Ridley
Your supplements might not contain what's on the label. The US's leading expert shared 3 tips for buying safe products that are right for you.
Dietary supplements aren't FDA-approved like drugs. The director of the Office of Dietary Supplemen…
Kim Schewitz
SARS-CoV-2 proteins have been found hiding in blood of long COVID patients. Can this explain the persistent infection?
A Harvard study found that 43% of long COVID sufferers had these proteins, suggesting persistent in…
I want to lose fat to improve my running. A nutritionist advises protein at breakfast and fiber-rich snacks.
People who run a lot need to support their training with energizing snacks that boost recovery. Fat…
Rachel Hosie
What to do if you ate a McDonald's Quarter Pounder and feel ill
The fast food giant's Quarter Pounder burgers have been linked to 49 E. coli infections, including …
Serafina Kenny
Most people miss THIS warning on their mosquito repellent vaporizer’s label
Mosquito repellant vaporizers are used almost indiscriminately today and are usually considered saf…
I'm a former divorce attorney. Here are 5 subtle red flags I learned to look out for in relationships.
I saw in my clients the same red flags come up over again. Relationships that feel transactional or…
Kelsey Eisen
Experts advocate using activated charcoal for skin benefits amid rising pollution in Delhi!
Activated charcoal can balance sebum production and remove toxins. It is popular in various skincar…
PTI
The Liver Doc shares brain scan of 40-year-old on alcohol; highlights link between brain strokes and drinking
This is not the first time The Liver Doc has spoken about the risks of alcohol consumption and advo…
An athlete turned CEO says rucking — the fat-burning workout du jour — helps him stay in shape without sacrificing calls and meetings
Jeff Byers, a former football player who now runs the buzzy supplement company Momentous, takes mee…