I adopted a new fitness strategy in my 40s that's helped me run half-marathons, hold handstands, and do pull-ups as I age

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Lorraine C. Ladish doing pull-up in park
I started setting physical goals for myself in my 40s, including pull-ups and handstands.

Lorraine C. Ladish

I've been to all 50 states. These are my 6 favorite cities to visit in the spring.

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Emily sits on a picnic bench with a lake and red-rock formations behind her.
Moab, Utah, is one of my favorite US cities to visit in the spring.

Emily Hart

Bartenders share the 8 drinks you should never order in a crowded bar

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bartender pouring a simple cocktail into a short glass on a bar
If you're in a busy bar, you might experience long wait times if you order a complex cocktail or drink that's time-consuming to make.

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At work, I've been mistaken for a student many times. Instead of trying to seem older, I've leaned in to my youthfulness.

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At work, I've been mistaken for a student many times. Instead of trying to seem older, I've leaned in to my youth.

Julie Zhu

I visited Swig, the customizable 'dirty soda' chain sweeping the US. I wouldn't go back, but I get why it's so popular.

Tech Insider : Business, Sports
Woman holding Swig drinks in holder in front of Swig
While at Swig, I tried a few menu items, including drinks ordered by the cast of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives."

Savannah Born

I took my 81-year-old grandma on an international trip. It was great, but I wish I'd known more about traveling with an older relative.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
The author and her family posing outside the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.
I traveled from the US to Canada with my 81-year-old grandma, and I wish I'd planned our trip better.

Emily Schlorf

As a single woman with partnered friends, solo trips feel like my only choice

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The writer posing for a selfie on a solo trip to New York.
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Isabella Silvers

We signed a lease for an apartment on the other side of the country, sight unseen. It worked, but we learned some lessons the hard way.

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Julia and her husband stand in a hedge maze.
We moved to an apartment across the country without ever seeing it in person.

Julia DeBari

Wearing high-end items to work could be costing you raises and promotions

Tech Insider : Business, Environment, Style
A woman holding a Prada bag
Some early-career professionals avoid bringing luxury bags to the office, saying flashy accessories can spark assumptions about money and priorities.

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I live in Melbourne, which was just crowned the world's best city. There are 5 things I recommend to all who visit.

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Man and two boys smiling at sports game
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Ash Jurberg

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