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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 ...

3dBusiness InsiderHealthImpact

WATCH: Mom's heartbreak fuels serving the homeless

Shirley Raines, the founder of the nonprofit Beauty 2 the Streetz, has spent nearly a decade helping people facing hunger and homelessness by offering food and supplies with a message of dignity....

Jan 19ABC Newssociety

When I left the Marines, I struggled to adjust to civilian life. Finding work in the real world was the most challenging.

The author struggled to adjust to civilian life after the Marines. jacoblund/Getty Images I planned to be in the Marines for my entire career, but I left early to pursue entrepreneurship. Some of the ...

Jan 16Business InsidersocietyImpact

China ‘dead or alive’ app allows solo users check in daily, alerts contacts if they miss it

A Chinese phone application called “dead or alive” that helps users check in daily has become a top-ranked app, reflecting the trend of solo living among the country’s young people. The Sileme app, or...

Jan 13South China Morning PostTechnology

Inside the rift between HGTV mother-daughter duo Mina Starsiak Hawk and Karen E. Laine, and where the 'Good Bones' stars stand now

Mina Starsiak Hawk and Karen E. Laine starred on "Good Bones." Courtesy of HGTV Mother-daughter duo Mina Starsiak Hawk and Karen E. Laine starred on HGTV's "Good Bones" together. Hawk ...

Jan 13Business InsiderEntertainmentImpact

I was skeptical, but Martha Stewart's crispy tofu recipe is my new favorite for a meatless, protein-packed lunch

captionTK Rebecca Strong I've been looking for a high-protein, meatless recipe that I could use for quick, easy lunches . I decided to try Martha Stewart's crispy fried tofu recipe, and it's become my...

Jan 16Business InsiderlifestyleImpact

My husband has spent years preparing for early retirement. I've been doing the opposite.

captionTKKTK Ashley Archambault My parents died before they could retire, which has made me value the present day over the future. My husband, on the other hand, has been saving since high school and ...

Jan 19Business Insiderlifestyle

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

When my college football career ended, I hit rock bottom. Losing over 100 pounds helped me get my life back on track.

The author was a college footballer. Courtesy of Tre Hubbard D1 college football gave my life important structure, so when it ended, I felt lost. After college, I gained weight and hit the lowest poin...

2dBusiness InsiderSportsImpact

These Recently Retired LEGO Harry Potter Sets Are Still Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

Another year is over, which means a ton of LEGO sets were just retired as of December 2025. One of the best times of the year to buy LEGO is right before the sets are officially retired, but one of th...

Jan 15IGNlifestyle

Mandy Moore says motherhood has reshaped her friendships

Mandy Moore says becoming a mom has changed the friends she feels the closest to. Monica Schipper/Getty Images Mandy Moore, 41, says her friendships have evolved ever since she became a mom. "I've...

Jan 15Business InsiderEntertainment

We spent $145 to eat like finance bros at Tommy Bahama and are shocked to admit we get the appeal — but not the food

We ate at Tommy Bahama's Manhattan restaurant, which has become a hot spot for a business lunch. Jordan Hart/Business Insider We had lunch at Tommy Bahama in Midtown Manhattan, which has become a go-t...

Jan 18Business InsiderlifestyleImpact

Goldie Hawn, 80, credits one thing with making her relationship with Kurt Russell last 42 years

Goldie Hawn says her relationship with Kurt Russell works even without marriage. Greg Doherty/Getty Images for St. Regis Goldie Hawn says freedom is why her relationship with Kurt Russell has lasted 4...

3dBusiness InsiderEntertainment

Sony’s first clip earbuds don’t quite hit the mark

The Sony LinkBuds Clip can be customized with different colored covers for the case. The Sony LinkBuds Clip are the company's first clip earbuds. They follow the innovative donut-hole LinkBuds and Lin...

1dThe VergeTechnologyImpact

I was celibate for a year, and then I met someone 10 years younger. Our 3-month fling changed everything for me.

The author had a fling with a younger man. Jackyenjoyphotography/Getty Images After a difficult breakup, I was celibate for a year — until I met someone 10 years younger. I felt safe with this y...

4dBusiness InsiderlifestyleImpact

This 3D-scanned insole is another example of placebo tech

Why not get your custom insole engraved? This is Optimizer , a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest phones, smartwatches,...

Jan 16The VergeTechnologyImpact

My nonprofit celebrates birthdays for families who can't afford them. In 14 years, I've never grown tired of seeing their joy.

Paige Chenault Lohoefer founded The Birthday Project in 2012 Courtesy of This be Grace Paige Chenault Lohoefer is the founder of the nonprofit The Birthday Party Project. The organization celebrates k...

Jan 13Business InsidersocietyImpact

I thought I needed to hit a magic number to retire comfortably. Getting laid off at 58 changed my thinking.

The author was laid off at age 58. Courtesy of the author Getting laid off at 58 forced me to confront what retiring comfortably really means. Chasing a "magic number" for retirement kept me w...

6dBusiness InsidereconomicsImpact

Air travellers urged to ditch power banks as more airlines ban in-flight use

Hong Kong air travellers are being advised to leave their power banks at home and bring charging cables as a group of South Korean airlines becomes the latest to ban the use of the portable batteries ...

3dSouth China Morning PostlifestyleImpact

I'm set to inherit my childhood home abroad. I'm not sure it will be worth the headache.

Katarina Polonska and her husband are both set to inherit properties abroad from their parents. Courtesy of Katarina Polonska Katarina Polonska lives in Canada but is set to inherit her childhood home...

2dBusiness Insiderreal_estateImpact
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