I knew caring for my 88-year-old mom would be hard. I didn't expect to spend so much time on tech support.
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I worked at Sephora for years. Here are 10 beauty products that I swear by for flawless makeup.
As a former Sephora employee, I say some of the best things to buy for a flawless look include products from Glow Recipe, Fenty Beauty, and Benefit.
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I live in a senior living facility with more than 50 high school friends. It feels like a reunion every day.
Carlene Jenkins, 89, says moving into a senior living community with dozens of former classmates has made aging more social and less lonely.
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My dogs are Instagram famous. I've become a full-time manager, photographer, and publicist.
I never planned to become a pet influencer's manager, but now I'm juggling PR boxes, brand deals, and two very spoiled dogs.
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Shania Twain says she'd rather be alone with her guitar during marital issues. Her husband has a different approach.
Shania Twain said she is "blessed as a woman" to have a partner who is unafraid to share how he feels.
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Bryan Johnson says he might have taken 'this whole longevity thing too far'
Longevity zealot Bryan Johnson has expressed some doubts about his quest to live forever.
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We moved from a big US city to a small town in Southern Italy 12 years ago. Raising kids here isn't what I expected.
Our American family moved from a big US city to a small town in Southern Italy 12 years ago. Raising kids and being a parent here is so different.
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This health coach wore 4 fitness wearables at once — then ditched them all. Here's why.
A health coach wore an Apple Watch, Whoop, Oura Ring, and Fitbit at once to see which he preferred. Here's the advice he gives clients.
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A retired doctor started exercising seriously at 50. At 90, he climbed Kilimanjaro.
Dr. Art Ulene smoked until age 33 and didn't start exercising seriously until 50. At 90, he climbed Mount Kilimanjaro.
I've cared for my daughter for 39 years. Retirement wasn't the break I imagined.
Tama Phelps, 64, manages the demanding care roles for her daughter born with spina bifida and her aging father amid financial pressures.
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I thought I was exhausted by being a single, middle-aged parent. I learned sleep apnea was the culprit.
I was exhausted constantly and thought it was because I was a single, middle-aged mom. It was sleep apnea, and a CPAP machine helps me feel rested.
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Nara Smith says couples therapy gave her and her husband the tools to get through their daughter's cancer diagnosis
Nara Smith said she and Lucky Blue didn't fully process their daughter's cancer diagnosis until the physical effects of chemotherapy set in.
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My daughter's squishy toy burst on her legs. We ended up in the emergency room.
Kimmie Staggs says a squishy toy burst after heating up in her car, leaving her teenage daughter with burns that required emergency treatment.
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I'm the CEO of ClassPass and live in Montana. I love CrossFit and fly-fishing meetings — here's my routine.
Fritz Lanman, the CEO of ClassPass, waits to eat until lunch and keeps fiber pills at his desk in the office. He has three life hacks for success.
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The parasite panic didn't stop thousands of nutrition experts from chowing down on salad
Still skipping your lunch salad over cyclospora fears? Doctors and nutritionists didn't miss their daily dose of leafy greens at a recent conference.
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Zendaya says Tom Holland has a quality she wishes she had more of
Zendaya and Tom Holland recently shared the screen in "The Odyssey" and will reunite in "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," opening July 31.
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Oura Ring 5 review: Slimmer, lighter, and easier to wear
The Oura Ring 5 has a sleek build and reliable sensors, making it a top health wearable for those who prioritize comfort and a discreet design.
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An AI exec is stepping down, citing workload and stress. Here's how 10 business leaders stave off burnout.
"I ultimately have to admit that the amount of consistent stress and workload have pushed me beyond what my health can sustain physically," Lilian Weng wrote.
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At 51, I'm the same age my father was when he died. Getting older has been more emotional than I expected.
When I turned 51, the grief of my father's death hit me all over again. Each birthday I have now is another year my dad didn't get to live.
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I'm a working single mom. I pay other parents to make my children's school lunches.
I loved making school lunches for my kids, but now that I'm divorced, I don't have the time with my busy career. I turn to other moms for help.
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A preventive neurologist shares 3 simple habits she follows to help reduce her Alzheimer's risk
Preventive neurologist Dr. Kellyann Niotis focuses on strength training, zone 4 cardio, and lots of hydration to keep her brain sharp.
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Actor Ellie Bamber needed to become Kate Moss on-screen. Her trainer helped her do it without starvation.
Trainer Luke Worthington says Ellie Bamber relied on strength training, calorie deficit, and flexibility to prepare for Moss & Freud.
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My dad has Alzheimer's. My mom makes it possible for him to stay home.
Watching my father decline with Alzheimer's convinced our family that he was happier — and more himself — living at home with my mother.
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I'm tired of being the one everyone depends on. At 45, I want to be selfish and not be needed for this season of life.
I've been financially successful, so my family and friends often rely on me for financial and emotional support. It's breaking me, so I need a change.
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The 15 countries with the highest birth rates — and the 15 with the lowest
The global birth rate is less than half what it was in the 1960s. See the countries where birth rates are the highest and lowest.
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My dad came to live with me after getting sick, and my sister moved in to help. His long-term care costs us over $4,000 a month.
Facing caregiving costs for her elderly father, Teri Carlyle shares insights on managing long-term care, which she shares with her siblings.
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A 33-year-old nurse thought her bleeding was caused by hemorrhoids. She was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer.
A nurse had blood in her stool, a common colon cancer symptom, for years. She was diagnosed at stage 3.
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A 51-year-old personal trainer shares his 20-minute workout to build and maintain muscle
Harley Pasternak, whose clients have included Kim Kardashian, Rihanna, and Robert Pattinson, does resistance training to build and keep muscle mass as he ages.
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I've called 12 different countries home. Living abroad taught me how lonely freedom can feel.
The hardest part of living abroad isn't the move. It's what every move leaves behind.
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Cyclospora map: The diarrhea parasite outbreak has now expanded to 9 states — see the hotspots
The FDA and CDC say the cyclospora outbreak has now expanded to nine states. A US map shows the Midwest remains the hotspot for the diarrhea parasite.
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My dad is in senior living. As a single, working mom, I couldn't "do it all" and care for him and my mom.
PR professional Shifali Erasmus hoped to be full-time carer to both her kids and parents. But something had to give. Her dad is now in senior living.
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I inherited a lot of my grandma's jewelry. It took me years to see what I'd really been given.
I was in my 30s when I inherited some of my grandmother's jewelry, many of them costume pieces. Years later, I'm finally appreciating them.
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The peptide industry's biggest power brokers are in Washington — and it could open up a multibillion-dollar market
An unconventional FDA panel is assessing the safety and efficacy of previously-banned peptides. It could open up a multibillion-dollar market.
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Mark Zuckerberg's home gym has smart ideas you can steal without his billionaire budget
Meta founder and billionaire Mark Zuckerberg has a surprisingly savvy home gym, from a precision squat rack to a weight vest, for serious gains.
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John Cena said his fitness routine at 49 includes something he hates
John Cena said he needs to stretch daily, likening the aging body to a "crusty rubber band."
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I struggled to pay for fertility treatments until I found a public grant. I paid just $7,500 for a full round of IVF.
As a single woman, I first paid for my fertility treatments out of pocket. But then I found a public grant in New York that shared the costs.
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The 20 US cities where people are the most stressed
Some cities in America are more stressed out than others, an analysis by WalletHub shows.
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I thought perimenopause and middle age were making me exhausted. After years of searching for answers, I learned I had severe sleep apnea.
I was exhausted constantly and thought it was perimenopause. After a sleep study, my doctor told me I had severe sleep apnea, and I was shocked.
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I work at a food bank. We're getting more produce because of the cyclospora outbreak.
Taylor Farms pulled its iceberg lettuce amid the cyclospora outbreak. A Seattle food bank saw increase in produce due to consumer fear.
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I burned myself out growing my company. 2 months in Vietnam changed how I define success.
City Girl Golf founder Sierra Balgar was exhausted from running her company. She traveled to Vietnam, and it changed her perspective on success.
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I swapped places with my sister to care for our aging parents during her well-earned vacation. I made a rookie mistake.
I relieved my sister of her caregiving duties for our aging parents. I made a fundamental error in the challenging role.
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Oprah Winfrey says 'life starts at 44,' so there might be hope for millennials after all
Oprah Winfrey shared on Keke Palmer's podcast that true freedom and self-discovery for her started at age 44, decades into her career.
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I'm a gastroenterologist. Here's how my family is eating during the cyclospora outbreak.
A gastroenterologist shares how his family is navigating the cyclospora outbreak — and the advice he's sharing with his friends and family.
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A 44-year-old mom felt out of breath while talking. It turns out she had stage 4 lung cancer, despite never smoking.
A busy mom of three developed a persistent cough and had trouble breathing, despite never smoking. She was diagnosed with a rare form of lung cancer.
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I thought good moms had to be selfless. I was wrong.
I've realized how important self-care is in motherhood. Prioritizing my needs has made me more patient, happier, and a better role model for my kids.
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A doctor shares her 2 simple longevity habits to improve gut health and potentially combat vision loss as you age
An ophthalmologist said poor gut health could be tied to a greater chance of permanent vision loss as we age. Here's how she's combating it.
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I've been a surrogate twice, and helping someone else build their family gives me overwhelming joy. Here's what the process is like.
Katherine Reinhart, a mom of 3, became a two-time surrogate after hearing about her friend's infertility struggles. Here, she describes the process.
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My mom carried the burden of caring for my dad. Hospice finally gave her help.
I thought hospice meant giving up. Instead, it brought comfort, dignity, and unexpected support during my father's final months.
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Taylor Farms highlighted an FDA mistake. PR veterans say it muddied the message.
The FDA corrected one test result, though its investigation still points to the produce supplier's lettuce as a potential source of the outbreak.
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