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My cofounder lives across the world. We've spent 14 days together in person.

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Tennis star Taylor Townsend used to always do the most. At 30, she's training less to extend her career.

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I visited Montreal for the first time with nothing booked. Locals helped me plan my 24-hour trip.

I went to Montreal for 24 hours without booking anything beforehand. Recommendations from locals helped me find a hotel, restaurants, and more.

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A map of the US shows the number of cyclosporiasis cases in each state, with a color scale depending on the number, with Michigan having the most.

Cyclospora in salad: The diarrhea parasite outbreak has now sickened over 17,000 nationwide — see the hotspots

The CDC says the number of confirmed cyclosporiasis cases has topped 10,000. A US map shows the Midwest remains the hotspot for the diarrhea parasite.

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A stranger hired me to make his memorial video. Spending his final 3 weeks with him changed my life.

Larry Aaronson wanted a video made for his memorial before he died. Documenting his final weeks taught me about the legacy one person can leave.

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A gut health scientist who follows the Mediterranean diet shared his go-to, fiber-packed breakfast, lunch, and dinner

A gut health scientist follows a Mediterranean diet, starting his day with overnight oats and ending it with beans.

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I went to a private longevity night hosted by Bryan Johnson in San Francisco. I needed a cookie afterward.

When an AI startup announced it was hosting a "private evening" with Bryan Johnson, over 3,000 people applied to get in for just 100 slots.

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Lenox Hill hospital chef making french toast.

Inside the hospital kitchen run by a Michelin-starred chef

Hospitals are notorious for bad food. This Michelin-starred chef is changing that.

I knew my job wasn't the right fit for me. It still took me a year to quit.

I wanted to quit a job without a back-up plan because of how it was making me feel. My husband supported my decision, and I'm so glad I left.

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Amanda Leigh Lichtenstein and her sister in the parking lot of goodwill

My sister and I were laid off around the same time. We started a small business together to survive unemployment.

My sister and I started a small business, selling vintage items. It's helping us after being laid off and facing the death of our parents.

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I downsized from a house to a small apartment. I got rid of a lot, but kept one sentimental item.

I downsized from a house full of stuff to a small apartment. It changed my relationship with possessions.

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I gave birth in both Puerto Rico and New York. There were several striking differences.

I had one baby in New York and one in Puerto Rico. Differences between giving birth on the mainland vs. San Juan surprised me, from prices to rules.

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Business Insider has talked to several families in the US about the high costs of elder care.

Elder care is crushing family finances. These 4 families had to get creative to make it work.

As long-term care grows more expensive, families are draining savings, providing unpaid care, and working longer to support aging relatives.

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I moved abroad when flights home were cheap. Now caring for my aging dad is much harder and more expensive.

My dad joked he was indestructible. Now we're learning that's not true and I'm an expensive flight away from him.

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Bryan Johnson tackled human longevity. Now he wants dogs to live forever.

Tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson has become famous for his mission to help humans live forever. Now he wants to do the same thing for dogs.

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I moved in with my parents 3 years ago to help my dad with my mom's caregiving. I'm glad I got that time with her.

My mom had dementia, and I moved back in to help with caregiving. It was hard at first, but eventually, I saw caregiving as a gift.

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A gut health scientist and dietitian has a simple rule for making balanced, tasty smoothies

A gut health scientist and dietitian has a smoothie most afternoons as a quick and easy way to eat more fiber.

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My dad got Alzheimer's when I was in my 30s. Here's what I wish I'd known.

Kathleen Korpela was raising a baby and a 4-year-old when her dad developed Alzheimer's. She shares what she wishes she'd known about eldercare.

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Hormone therapy was once linked to dementia. A huge study found it might lower risk — if you start early enough.

New studies suggest starting hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in the 40s and 50s can protect brain health, contrary to previous dementia concerns.

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Lindsey Vonn says training gave her something retirement did not: time without distractions

Lindsey Vonn said sports gave her the chance to be "singularly focused," something she finds "really therapeutic."

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Figure skater holds a United States flag while wearing a medal on an ice rink.

We could all learn something from Olympic champion Alysa Liu’s commitment to rest

It's not uncommon for a public figure to take a break from work for health reasons. Olympic champion Alysa Liu is taking one before things get bad.

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I'm a long-term-care nurse. Navigating my dad's dementia care and the $7,700 monthly cost still overwhelmed me.

Tasha Crouse, 55, manages her dad's care and finances as his dementia progresses. His almost $8,000 monthly memory care could exhaust his savings.

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Tennis star Taylor Fritz says playing video games helps keep his brain 'working well' on the court

"It's like playing chess with pieces that are almost moving without your control," Taylor Fritz said.

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Yayoi Kusama never stopped creating until her death at 97. Here’s what she said about productivity and aging.

"I wake up early in the morning and stay up late at night, sometimes until 3 a.m., just to make art," Yayoi Kusama said in 2014.

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RTR-242 is a drug designed to improve brain aging. So far, it's only been tested in healthy volunteers.

Sam Altman's longevity company is testing an extra-strength Alzheimer's drug after disappointing trial results

The Sam Altman-backed longevity biotech company is upping the dose of its experimental Alzheimer's drug in clinical trials.

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Rebecca pushes a baby stroller on a walk.

I replaced doomscrolling with one tiny habit. After 30 days, my screen time was down 44%, and I was way less anxious.

Instead of doomscrolling, I made it a mission to learn something new. My screen time has gone down and I've learned to use my phone more efficiently.

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Jamie Foxx says he felt intimidated by Leonardo DiCaprio on 'Django Unchained,' so he secretly added 4 inches to his boots

On Keke Palmer's podcast, Jamie Foxx discussed working with Leonardo DiCaprio on "Django Unchained" and his recovery from a 2023 stroke.

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Dolly Parton performs onstage in a sparkling dress with seated string musicians behind her.

Dolly Parton's approach to aging was simple: Keep working, loving, and looking ahead

Dolly Parton worked nearly until the end of her life and said she still had more to accomplish. Her approach to aging was backed by science.

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The author poses with her husband and a dog on a beach.

My retired husband wanted me to join his adventures. Saying no was the best thing for our marriage.

I spent years prioritizing my husband's career. Now that he's retired, I'm finally making room for mine.

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Sandra Bullock says she grieved her partner during his ALS battle, even before he died

"Something in me said, 'Start the grieving now,' because I knew I would be the caregiver," Sandra Bullock said.

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I made my kids a voice-mode AI tutor to help them with spelling and math. It saves me time to have more fun with them.

A father of two elementary school-aged kids created an AI tutor to quiz them until they felt confident to do well on their tests.

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The writer and her husband pose for a selfie together at a tropical location.

Everyone expected my husband and me to merge our friend groups. We never did.

My husband and I keep our friend groups separate. It lets us enjoy our different interests and ensures we never run out of new things to talk about.

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I coach Aryna Sabalenka. I apply what I learned as a homeless teen to my coaching.

Jason Stacy was largely homeless from 12 to 15. Now he coaches Aryna Sabalenka for the US Open and uses lessons from his childhood with elite athletes.

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Power Hours

I'm Kristin Cavallari. I work from my kitchen counter, love leftover lunches, and hate the carpool line — here's my typical day.

Reality TV star and entrepreneur Kristin Cavallari shares her daily routine, from school runs to running her businesses from her kitchen counter.

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‘The Odyssey’ actor John Leguizamo says his wife helps keep his ego in check

"She'll call me out, set me straight, put me in my place," John Leguizamo said.

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A middle-aged woman is sitting on a bench with her father.

My 90-year-old dad didn't want caregivers in his home. He ended up gaining friends.

My aging parents wanted to remain independent and resisted home care. Their new aides quickly became a welcome part of their lives.

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My friend is 21 years younger. I wanted her skin; she wanted my perspective.

An unexpected intergenerational friendship made me confront my jealousy of youth and realize there was plenty my younger friend admired about my life, too.

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