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I started drinking at 14, and it became a dangerous habit for more than 55 years. I'm finally sober at 70.

From left: Barbara Face pictured as a teenager when she first started drinking, at the height of her alcoholism, and sober, as she is today. Courtesy of Barbara Face Barbara Face began drinking at 14 ...

Jan 13Business InsiderHealthImpact

Data Activation Thoughts

i've been working with healthcare/biobank data and keep thinking about what "data moats" mean now that llms can ingest anything. some a16z piece from 2019 said moats were eroding — now the question se...

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I was an active runner for 10 years, then I burned out. Switching to walking helped me lose fat and feel energized again.

I got burned out on running after my first marathon. Walking and taking more strength-training classes helped me keep in shape. Julia Pugachevsky For nearly a decade, I've run most days. Then, out of ...

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Oprah has endured as a weight-loss icon. Not even GLP-1s can change that.

Oprah Winfrey has massively influenced wellness and diet culture for decades, now taking the spotlight to share her experience with GLP-1s. Don Arnold/Getty Images Oprah Winfrey has long been an influ...

Jan 16Business InsiderHealthImpact

I'm still working in the medical field at 83. My husband doesn't need me at home staring at him all day — I want to be productive.

Barbara Ford, 83, works in the medical field. Laura Thompson for BI This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Barbara Ford, an 83-year-old registered nurse and patient advocate for a healt...

Jan 15Business InsiderHealthImpact

A family therapist shares one major sign it's time to set boundaries with your family, like Brooklyn Beckham

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham attends the 2024 Met Gala. Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images Brooklyn Peltz Beckham confirmed speculation that he's feuding with his family, on his Instagram story. Peltz Beckham said ...

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I took a career break to travel in my 40s, but even that exhausted me. I reparented myself — and finally learned to slow down.

Mandalia left his job in 2022 and spent 18 months traveling. Courtesy of Himal Mandalia Himal Mandalia took a six-month career break , which turned into 3 ½ years. He struggled to slow down during the...

Jan 15Business InsiderlifestyleImpact

Meet the people who think posting on social media is good for them

Steve Zeringue, Mfonsio Andrew, and Campbell Morrison don't subscribe to the "get offline" mentality. Steve Zeringue; Mfonsio Andrew; Campbell Morrison. Forget dumbphones and digital detoxes; ...

Jan 17Business InsiderHealthImpact

The best Fitbits for your fitness and health

Despite being acquired by Google five years ago, Fitbit remains one of the most recognizable names in the industry. While its products aren’t designed with hardcore athletes, Fitbit makes excellent de...

Jan 15The VergeTechnology

An oncologist was shocked to learn she had breast cancer. She had no symptoms and thought she was low-risk.

Dr. Sue Hwang, a radiation oncologist, said her own experience with breast cancer helped her see vulnerability as a strength instead of a weakness. Tim Brown Oncologist Sue Hwang was diagnosed with br...

Jan 15Business InsiderHealthImpact

I spent years traveling nonstop. It took me too long to admit my 'dream life' was actually horrible for my health.

Traveling nonstop sounds incredible, but it can come with some serious drawbacks. Meredith Bethune For years, I happily travelled nonstop for work, ignoring the toll it was taking on my health. When m...

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I'm a trauma surgeon turned longevity CEO. I get up at 5 a.m., avoid snacks, and keep my phone out of my bedroom.

Dr. Darshan Shah said doing the small things consistently had the biggest impact on his personal health journey. Madeline Tolle for BI This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Dr. Darshan...

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A startup therapist says most founder blowups can be solved in three ways

Yariv Ganor started focusing on providing therapy to startup founders six years ago. Yariv Ganor Cofounder relationships can get tense, especially when fundraising or keeping pace with the AI industry...

Jan 15Business InsiderTechnologyImpact

Inside the women-only executive retreat that turns boxing into leadership training

Erin Renzas is a former marketing executive. Dina Litovsky for BI Erin Renzas spent nearly two decades dutifully climbing the career ladder before she hit a breaking point. She had achieved many of th...

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xAI cofounder is taking a step back to 'go founder mode on my health' after Lyme disease diagnosis

An xAI cofounder is shifting into an advisory role after a Lyme disease diagnosis to "go founder mode on my health." Illustration by Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto via Getty Images An xAI cofounder sa...

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Whole milk is gross. I don't care what RFK says.

Whole milk, yuck. Getty Images; BI The government's latest dietary guidelines suggest people drink whole milk instead of low-fat. This matters a lot for school lunches, where whole milk will get top b...

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I'm a 61-year-old CEO and DJ for longevity raves. I start my day with a cup of tea, ruthlessly cut meetings short, and don't have a house cleaner.

Tina Woods is the CEO and founder of Collider Health, and she DJs as "Tina Technotic." Jon Tonks for BI This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with 61-year-old Tina Woods, the CEO an...

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I founded a wellness startup after leaving McKinsey. Hustle culture is a liability, not an asset.

Cesar Carvalho worked at McKinsey from 2010 to 2012. Pascal Perich/© Pascal Perich Cesar Carvalho left a consulting job at McKinsey to launch Wellhub, a wellness startup. 14 years later, Wellhub is ch...

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Airbnb CEO says he was self-conscious about working out when he first got to Silicon Valley. Times have changed.

Brian Chesky said no one was weight lifting when he came to Silicon Valley in the 2000s. Myunggu Han/Getty Images for Airbnb Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said he's been surprised to see the tech community ...

Jan 16Business InsiderTechnologyImpact

A busy dietitian shares what she eats for good gut health, including chia seed 'bubble tea' and turkey-blueberry meatballs

Rachel Swanson, a registered dietitian, focuses on eating a wide variety of nutrients for a healthy gut. Rachel Swanson Rachel Swanson, a registered dietitian, batch-cooks most of her meals. It helps ...

Jan 14Business InsiderHealth
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