I retired young at 55. It felt weird initially, but I'm loving the slower pace of life.
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A software engineer built an app for tracking her weight-loss shots. In 8 months, it's crossed 100,000 downloads and has $2 million from VCs.
Aja Beckett quit her job after her weight-loss shot-tracking app, Shotsy, took off on Reddit.
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The 9 best workout clothing brands for women in 2025
The best women's workout clothes should be supportive, functional, and comfortable. Our favorite brands we tested include Vuori, Lululemon, and Janji.
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4 married couples on how they manage their finances, from sharing one account to having separate 'fun money' funds
From joint savings to fully separate bank accounts, married couples have lots of options for managing their money together.
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A chef who grew up on the Mediterranean diet has 4 easy tricks for eating more fiber
Most Americans don't eat enough fiber. The plant-based chef Christina Soteriou shared the clever ways she adds it to her meals, including making tasty pasta sauce using beans.
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Usher and his wife are both in the music industry. He says working together could 'damage' their relationship.
"This is my third one," Usher said, referring to his marriage, "and I'm trying to make sure I don't take this ring off."
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Eggs are expensive — a sports dietitian shares 4 cheaper high-protein ingredients to buy instead
Stop breaking the bank on eggs. For protein, swap in budget-friendly ingredients such as beans and dairy, and eat the rainbow to get yolk nutrients.
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I moved from New York City to Maine 5 years ago. I miss good healthcare.
While there are a lot of reasons why we love our life in Maine, access to good healthcare has been a problem for the last five years.
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Olympic medalist Shawn Johnson East on perfectionism, success, and the parenting question that keeps her up at night
Olympic medalist and co-creator of Beam Kids Shawn Johnson East opens up about perfectionism and helping her kids find their passions.
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I want to lose weight. A nutritionist said to eat more carbs and filling snacks.
Food with a balance of protein, carbs, fat, and fiber can help you feel satisfied and prevent the urge to overeat snacks.
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A consultant got fit and ran his first marathon at 52. These 3 things helped him make exercise an enjoyable habit.
Jason Smith, 55, went from never exercising to becoming a personal trainer who strength trains and runs regularly.
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Terry Crews says there were a lot of things he had to 'relearn' to fix his marriage
Terry Crews and his wife have been married for 36 years. However, they nearly split for good over a decade ago due to his infidelity and porn addiction.
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Tearing my ACL led me to become a doctor and now I treat the US ski team. Here are my tips for protecting your knees.
Julia Iafrate tore her ACL at 18, which led her to become a doctor. Hormones can make women more prone to ACL injury.
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I tried a new app that locked me out of social media until I went for a walk. It helped me change my morning routine.
Steppin is a new app by the cofounder of travel search engine, Kayak. It combines physical and wellness goals to limit screen time usage.
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How sociopathy works, according to a diagnosed sociopath
Patric Gagne, the author of "Sociopath: A Memoir," discusses the stigma of living as a diagnosed sociopath.
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A psychologist and dietitian likes her body more than ever at 52. She shared 4 simple tips for losing weight sustainably.
Supatra Tovar used to follow fad diets. Her tips for losing fat healthily include changing what you're exposed to on social media.
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A tech exec ate lots of ultra-processed foods. He became CEO of a nutrition company and took 5 steps to improve his diet.
Jonathan Wolf, the CEO of the nutrition company ZOE, gradually changed his diet to care for his gut health and cut down on ultra-processed foods.
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Longevity guru Bryan Johnson had a Super Bowl spread with berries, not Buffalo wings
Bryan Johnson, a longevity guru who has spent millions to reverse his age, shared with BI his spread for Super Bowl LIX.
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Kansas City Chiefs' chef shares the protein-heavy breakfast that's become a team favorite
Other dishes regularly prepared for the team include seared salmon, halibut, and teriyaki chicken," Erin Wishon, the team's executive chef, told BI.
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I wanted to blame my husband for leaving me. I realized he saved my life.
My husband said he wanted to get divorced and at first I was angry. Years later I realized he actually saved my life by doing so.
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I have celiac disease, which can make eating with friends and family difficult. I've learned to stand up for myself and my needs.
I was diagnosed with celiac disease at 18. Since then, I've had to set and stick to clear boundaries when dining with my family and friends.
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I've never been good at making friends. I do these 5 things now that I'm in my late 20s.
I've learned to get out of my comfort zone to make friends. I also learned that sometimes I'm the one that needs to reach our first.
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I wasn't prepared for the loneliness I felt when my ex and I separated. When my son isn't here, the silence in my house is overwhelming.
My ex-husband and I separated last year. The silence in my house when my son is with him is overwhelming.
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The older I get, the more I enjoy spending time alone. I regularly take myself on solo dates.
I used to equate being alone to being lonely. I love my friends and family, but often prefer solo dates.
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We met on a plane and married 9 months later. Ten years later, we are still together.
Christine Cole met her now husband 10 years ago on a plane. When he proposed to her nine months after meeting, she also proposed to him.
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The best bites to add to your Super Bowl Sunday menu
In this Saturday edition of BI Today, we're talking about Republican hair trending across political parties, and Super Bowl food.
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Peloton star Cody Rigbsy shares his high-protein diet strategy to build muscle and age well in his late 30s
Cody Rigsby prioritizes getting enough protein for healthy aging and fitness. Here's his high-protein routine for flexible healthy eating.
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The Philadelphia Eagles are eating for peak performance. Their dietitian shared 2 underrated protein sources on the menu.
The Eagles' dietitian and chef shares how the players fuel up with protein-rich foods for energy and muscle recovery.
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I swapped my protein powder for protein water. If not for the steep price, it'd be a regular part of my routine.
I switched my regular protein shake for a pre-packaged clear protein drink from Clean Simple Eats for three weeks. Here's what it was like.
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I'm a therapist and a mom. Here are my 7 tips for when everything feels overwhelming.
Bonnie Scott says January always brings an uptick in new patients, but this year she's seen people more eager to be seen quickly.
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My boyfriend and I don't follow each other on social media. Having independent spaces is important for our relationship.
My boyfriend and I broke up last year and unfollowed each other online. We got back together, but didn't refollow on social media. We like the space.
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My family of 4 lives on a single income. We have budgeting strategies to make it work.
My family of 4 lives on a single income — mine. Being the sole breadwinner means we have to budget, but my family has more time together.
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A woman transformed her body in the run-up to her 40th birthday — with high-protein foods and weightlifting
Eating more protein and doing glute exercises helped a 39-year-old woman burn fat, build muscle, and fix her back pain before turning 40.
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I ended all the toxic friendships in my life that made me feel awful. It was difficult, but I'm so much happier now.
When I decided to end my toxic friendships, I had to decide who I wanted to keep in my life. I kept those I could trust and offered emotional support.
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I've been doing yoga for 25 years. Here are 7 things I wish I knew when I started.
After practicing yoga for 25 years, I know much more about the mental-health benefits than when I started. I've also learned new varieties and poses.
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A pair of twins followed different diets for 12 weeks. The high-carb twin lost more fat and had more energy.
One twin followed a high-fat diet while the other ate high-carb. The experiment has changed what they plan to eat before different activities.
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A chef who grew up on the Mediterranean diet shares 3 clever ways she adds plant-based protein to meals
Christina Soteriou grew up eating a Mediterranean diet in Cyprus. It's considered one of the healthiest ways to eat, and emphasizes plant-based protein sources like beans.
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I've been sober for 2 years. My face is less puffy and I get compliments on my glowy skin all the time.
A woman who went sober to improve her health noticed significant changes in her skin and face shape after just a few months.
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Pfizer's CEO says he's had dinner with Trump's health secretary pick, RFK Jr.
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said there are "opportunities that probably outweigh the risks" of the Trump administration's "radical" changes.
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The CEO of Life Time says he takes 45 to 50 supplements a day for healthy aging. Here's how he decides what to include.
The 63-year-old CEO of Life Time Fitness says people always want to know his workout and supplement prescription. Here's how he designs his regimen.
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Taking omega-3 supplements may slow down aging, a new study finds
Supplementing omega-3 fatty acids, nutrients in fish oil and walnuts, may help slow aging, especially if you exercise and take vitamin D.
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3 signs you're being gaslit by a partner — and 3 signs you aren't
Gaslighting can easily be confused with lying or having opposing perspectives. A therapist shared how to tell the difference.
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10 items you can eat at fast-food chains if you're on the Mediterranean diet
From a grilled-chicken sandwich at Chick-fil-A to a salad bowl at Wendy's, these are the fast-food dishes you can enjoy on the Mediterranean diet.
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The 'naughty little secret' of today's drug-friendly parents
Today's parents are saying yes to drugs. Just don't tell their kids.
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A man who started running at 55 has completed 50 marathons. Here are 3 things that made getting fit easier.
At the age of 63, Dennis Beggs is running seven marathons in seven days on seven continents. Here's how he got marathon-ready in his fifties.
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I never liked running, but I challenged myself to run a marathon. I completed my goal and still think running is torture.
I always thought running was torture. But a charitable cause inspired me to train for a marathon in Hawaii. I did it; I still think running is awful.
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Researchers found a spoon's worth of nanoplastics in human brains — the latest evidence that plastic is accumulating in our bodies
Researchers studied samples of human brains and found high levels of microplastics, but it's unclear how they slip past the blood-brain barrier.
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I hold low-key parties at my house monthly. It's helped people make new friends and I've strengthened existing friendships.
I host a low-key party at my apartment every month. It's helped people make new friends and I've strengthened my existing friendships.
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7 simple ways my diet and routines have changed since I started interviewing experts about longevity
These are some of the the most accessible, budget-friendly changes I've made to improve my longevity.
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