I was 21 when I had my first colonoscopy. It was a wake-up call that I needed to change my lifestyle.

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The author (not pictured) had her first colonoscopy at age 21. The recommended age is 45.

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  • Gabriella Parker, 25, has experienced digestive health issues since childhood.
  • When she was 21, she had a colonoscopy for the first time.
  • Having a colonoscopy served as the wake-up call she needed to make lifestyle changes to improve her health.

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Check out the new AI features coming to iOS 18.2

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In just a few days, we'll all have access to Apple's latest iPhone software update, iOS 18.2, but the beta is already available to some developers.

Of course, the most news shattering feature of the new iOS update is Apple's AI-related features. Among them are Genmoji, AI-powered custom emojis; image playground, which allows users to create images based on a text description from their library; and

Bed Bath & Beyond owner to lay off 20% of its workforce

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Bed Bath & Beyond has been an online-only retailer since the sale of its intellectual property last year.

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  • Bed Bath & Beyond's owner said in a regulatory filing that it would cut one-fifth of its workforce.
  • Beyond Inc., formerly known as Overstock, bought the brand last year after it went bankrupt.
  • It said the cuts would support the online-only retailer's "affinity and data

I've been going on 20-hour Amtrak rides for over 7 years. Here are 9 things I need to pack for every trip.

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I've learned exactly which items I can't go on a long Amtrak trip without.

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  • I've been taking 20-hour Amtrak trips for over seven years, so I know which items to pack.
  • Bringing your own snacks and a water bottle can help you curb your hunger and save some cash.
  • A neck pillow and zip-up hoodie will provide some extra comfort and can help you sleep better.

For the past seven years, I've taken

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13 creator-economy startups to watch in 2024, according to top VCs

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Creator startup executives LaTecia Johnson (Ingenius), Megh Vakharia (SymphonyOS), and Karsen Daily (Trips).

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  • The creator economy is dominated by Big Tech, but a new set of startups is finding ways to break in.
  • Business Insider asked venture capitalists which creator startups they felt showed promise.
  • From influencer marketing to AI tech, here are 13

Interview: Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff bashes Microsoft as generative AI heats up CRM fight

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Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff.

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  • Salesforce's CEO criticized Microsoft's AI Copilot, calling it overhyped and ineffective.
  • Microsoft has announced Dynamics 365 AI agents, competing with Salesforce's Agentforce product.
  • The announcement came days before the general release of Agentforce, coming Friday.

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff isn't shy about

Julia Hawkins, a record-setting centenarian runner, dies at 108. Here are her 5 longevity tips.

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  • Julia Hawkins, a centenarian runner, died at 108 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
  • Hawkins began running after she turned 100 when her sons signed her up for a 50-meter dash.
  • Her longevity secrets include staying active, eating well, and finding the "magic moments" in life.

Julia Hawkins, a