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I launched a ketamine startup but now feel obligated to speak out against the industry. Matthew Perry's death should be a wake-up call.

Juan Pablo Capello founded a ketamine therapy startup but left the industry in 2023. He said he hop…

Charissa Cheong   


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Co-sleeping with your pet can be good for your bond but not for you. Here's when you might need a sleep divorce.

Pets can provide a lot of comfort at bedtime, but can also disrupt sleep. Train your pet not to wak…

Nandini Maharaj   


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When the wage gap between me and my husband grew, I quit my job to work part-time. I realized my non-monetary contributions have value, too.

When my husband started making 3 times more than I did, I worried I wasn't contributing enough to o…

Amanda Garland   


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5 supplements a doctor who says he's reversed his age by 20 years takes every day

Dr. Michael Roizen is 78 but says his biological age is 57.6. He takes five supplements daily, incl…

Serafina Kenny   


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Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic could help slow biological aging, researchers say

Physicians warn that weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy come with a risk of severe side e…

Rebecca Rommen   


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My husband and I were in a throuple with someone 16 years younger. Dating someone with such a big age gap caused issues.

When a husband and wife decided to date together, they met a woman 16 years younger. The throuple n…

Julie Royce   


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My husband and I first met in preschool. We lost touch for a while, but we've now been married for 15 years.

Stephie Goldman and her husband Evan met in preschool and grew up together. They lost touch but rec…

Cailey Griffin   


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A dietitian shares 5 common mistakes people make when they're worried about blood sugar — and what to do instead

Tracking blood sugar levels is big trend that can help with energy and mood, but don't make the mis…

Gabby Landsverk   


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A social worker who quit to become a life coach explains how she made a career pivot that quintupled her salary

Dr. Kiki Ramsey started her career as a social worker. Burnout drove her to pivot to life coaching,…

Julia Pugachevsky   


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10 reasons Indians are unable to meet their iron, calcium and folate requirements

A recent Lancet study said that Indians, both men and women, are partaking inadequate amounts of mi…

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9 budget-friendly protein foods to include in your diet

9 budget-friendly protein foods to include in your diet

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My husband and I try to spend as much time apart as possible. It makes us stronger.

After taking a trip alone, a wife realized how great it was to return home to her husband. Spending…

Ashley Archambault   


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Indoor air pollution poses greater health risk than outdoor: Experts

Studies done in Delhi have shown that women's average exposure to high levels of black carbon (wome…

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Sleep in this weekend — it may help you live longer and avoid heart disease

It's healthy to sleep in on the weekends to catch up, science shows. Good sleep is key for fitness,…

Gabby Landsverk   


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7 dry fruits that can cause a blood sugar spike

7 dry fruits that can cause a blood sugar spike

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After my brother died, I felt guilty when experiencing joy. I'm learning to let go of that.

In this excerpt from "Always a Sibling," Annie Sklaver Orenstein writes that even amidst grief it's…

Annie Sklaver Orenstein   


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A Bengaluru auditor earned Rs 9 lakh just for sleeping, and here’s how you can too!

Wakefit is back with its Sleep Internship and the prize money is dreamy.

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My wife made significantly more money, so I quit my job to become a stay-at-home dad. I'm not less manly or a freeloader.

A father decided to quit his job as a teacher and let his wife be the breadwinner. It's been diffic…

Ryan Crawley   


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I refuse to marry my long-term partner. A divorce taught me marriage is nothing more than a business transaction.

Jeannie Assimos married when she was 40 and divorced her ex-husband four years later. She vowed she…

Jen Glantz   


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A nutrition coach to elite athletes helps clients boost their longevity. He focuses on 3 key things.

A nutrition coach to Olympians says you don't need extreme measures to live longer. Instead, focus …

Rachel Hosie   


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Is fasting good for you? A new study reveals some hidden risks and benefits of the practice

The effects of fasting on our bodies are not all black or white.

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I've been a Pilates instructor for 12 years. Here are the 5 most common mistakes I see clients make during their first few classes.

As a Pilates instructor of 12 years, I see many first-time students make the same mistakes, from we…

Daniela Borodin