An 80-year-old woman has an elite VO2 max. She's as healthy as a 60-year-old thanks to a simple routine.

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Linda Kelly
Linda Kelly built elite fitness over the years by staying consistent.

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"I have always seen myself as a very ordinary person with no real athletic ability," said Linda Kelly.

Still, at 80, she has completed multiple half-marathons and routinely hikes, bikes, and runs around her part-time home in Anchorage, Alaska.

4 healthy aging habits that a longevity doctor follows most days, including strength training

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Dr. Julie Chen, the chief medical officer of Radence, follows a few longevity habits.

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I visited a members-only tech hub to see the biohacking tricks Silicon Valley founders swear by. It wasn't what I expected.

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Biohack Miami hosted its first-ever wellness event in San Francisco on April 11th.

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I didn't think I was the type of person who would fall for a scam. A $15,000 charge on my credit card proves otherwise.

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The author (not pictured) thought she was donating $20 to a worthy cause while walking her dog in a park. Later, she saw that the charges totaled $15,000 instead.

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I'm Karl-Anthony Towns. Here's a day in my life on the New York Knicks, from a bone broth breakfast to 2-hour pre-game naps.

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New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns starts his mornings with a light breakfast and focuses more on mobility work in his strength training.

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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Karl-Anthony Towns, a 30-year-old basketball player for the New York Knicks. This story has been edited for length and clarity.

A facial injury changed my appearance — and my life. I'm strong and confident now, and I want others to feel the same.

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As time passed, Sarah Hayles became more confident in her appearance.

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A doctor, who treated a 22-year-old with colon cancer, shares what everyone should know about cancer symptoms

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Stomach cramps, bloating, abdominal pain, and digestive upset can be early signs of colorectal cancers.

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Bryan Johnson says you should pay more attention to your resting heart rate

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On stage at Business Insider Live's The Long Play event in San Francisco, longevity influencer and founder of Immortals Bryan Johnson shared what he's learned after carefully tracking his health for five years.

The Unexpected Reason Why Your Migraines Might Get Worse Depending on the Air

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High pollution days could spike people's risk of severe migraine episodes, new research finds.

Living in Germany for a year taught me that asking for help is a skill — and learning how to do it has really paid off

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I (not pictured) learned a valuable lesson about asking for help while studying abroad in Germany.

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