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I was so stressed at work that I stopped getting my period. I knew I had to change my work habits.
A lawyer struggled to detach from work and often felt stressed out. Her life improved when she kept…
Allison Snyder
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Leaders from the CIA, Dell Technologies, HP, SageCXO, and ezCater share how they keep up with AI development
Technology executives, including CTOs and a CIO, discussed AI applications and trends at Business I…
Helen Li,Emma Cosgrove
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I'm a woman, and my name is Tommie Christopher. People have always assumed I was lying about my name.
I'm a woman, and my name is Tommie Christopher. I was named after my dad and his best friend. Peopl…
Tommie Brown
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I got very superstitious after giving birth to my daughter, which could be postpartum OCD. Here's how I'm working through it.
My intrusive thoughts about my daughter's sleep regression might be postpartum OCD. I'm trying to s…
Jen Glantz
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That anxiety you feel about leaving the oven on is real — but taking pictures of your unplugged appliances isn't helping, therapists say
As anxious TikTokers go viral filming their unplugged appliances, experts say the best treatment fo…
Geoff Weiss
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'Grand Theft Auto VI' means every day is an office day for Rockstar workers
The developer of the "Grand Theft Auto" franchise has asked employees back to the office following …
Hasan Chowdhury
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Michael Pollan's deliciously simple meal plan to avoid ultra-processed foods — and where it falls short
Michael Pollan, the author of "The Omnivore's Dilemma," is out with a sequel to his 2008 documentar…
Hilary Brueck
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When my partner was in the hospital, I missed his ex. Polyamory has only made my family stronger.
I saw how vulnerable the nuclear family was as a kid. Now, I'm polyamorous, and it's about more tha…
Alex Alberto
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An SAP employee reported a workplace sexual assault. Now she's breaking her NDA.
After Ashley Kostial reported a workplace rape, she was pressured to sign two nondisclosure agreeme…
Matt Drange
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A woman with obsessive compulsive disorder says negotiating with her fiancé helps with her extreme fear of germs
Allison Raskin has been living with OCD since she was four. She said therapy, medication, and self-…
Julia Naftulin
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I never announced my pregnancy on social media. It felt more personal to tell people face-to-face.
I never announced my pregnancy on social media. From privacy to wanting to chat in person with frie…
Erin Hug
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'Bachelorette' contestant Josh Seiter, widely reported dead, shares Instagram video confirming he's alive
Seiter, who competed in Kaitlyn Bristowe's season of "The Bachelorette," said "somebody was playing…
Esme Mazzeo
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I'm a tax lawyer who helps wealthy people move to lower their taxes — and prepare for residency audits
Wealthy people have been moving out of high-tax states like New York for cheaper locations like Flo…
Jordan Pandy
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Tyrell Terry shocked many when he retired from the NBA at 22 due to anxiety. He's turned to psychedelic therapy for help.
The NBA player who walked away — leaving millions of dollars behind — said psychedelic therapy has …
Meredith Cash
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A therapist's advice on how to deal with relationship anxiety, and why 'trust your gut' is not a great mantra
Here's how you can deal with relationship anxiety, according to a therapist. Relationship OCD and a…
Julia Pugachevsky
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An afternoon at the popular Chinese coffee chain that should be making Starbucks very, very nervous
Most of the customers I spoke to said it wasn't the taste that drew them, but rather, the aggressiv…
Kai Xiang Teo
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I found an archive of old posts and Gmail chats from when I was 11 — and instead of cringing, it endeared me to that youthful, carefree version of myself
I muted the giddy parts of myself when I became a teen, so it was important to revisit my younger s…
Kieran Press-Reynolds
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A pro basketball player who quit at 22 over anxiety said he's 'OK' with the idea that he 'failed in the NBA'
Tyrell Terry knew he'd be called "a bust" when he quit professional basketball due to anxiety. Now,…
Meredith Cash
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Rosie O'Donnell said diabetes medication tirzepatide helped her lose 10 pounds and stop thinking about food
Comedian Roșie O'Donnell said she lost 10 pounds taking tirzepatide, a medication for diabetes that…
Gabby Landsverk
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I met my partner on a dating site over 20 years ago, so we had to exchange photos in the mail. 2 decades later, we're still in love.
Heath Savage and her partner met more than 20 years ago and built a relationship over the phone. No…