I ghosted all the friends that left me feeling drained, and I'm not sorry. I now focus on quality time with real friends.

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The author ghosted all her friends that left her feeling drained.

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I cheated on my girlfriend. It's the worst thing I've ever done, but I had to lose her to find myself.

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The author, not pictured, cheated on his girlfriend.

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I'm a Hindu and my wife is Christian, so we have different beliefs and traditions. Somehow, our marriage still works.

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The augthor, left, is a Hindu, and her wife is a Christian.

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A 101-year-old former doctor who worked until he was 85 shared his 3 longevity secrets — including eating sardines

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William is 101 years old and still exercises every day.

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I'm 30, and my best friend is 75. She's shaped how I approach relationships.

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The author, second from right, has gone on double dates with her partner and her best friend Gill.

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TikTok knew its algorithm harmed kids, accidentally revealed internal documents show

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TikTok is facing a multi-state lawsuit that says its algorithm is addictive and harmful to children.

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Our toothbrushes are home to hundreds of new viruses. They could be the future of biotech.

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New research founds hundreds of previously unseen viruses are hanging out on our toothbrushes and shower heads, but that might be a very good thing for future biotech innovation.

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I went to a longevity conference for the ultra-rich. Here's how they're planning to cheat death.

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Moderator Martina Fuchs trying out some of the new tech on display at the Longevity Investors Conference in Gstaad, Switzerland.

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2 simple diet tips helped a 41-year-old office worker transform his body in the gym

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41-year-old Alec Knebeg, who works at a bank, said he was able to burn fat and build muscle by sticking to a calorie and protein goal.

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'Former vegan' Lizzo has been losing weight without Ozempic. Her personal trainer shared her workout routine.

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Lizzo, pictured in June 2024, has been working with personal trainer Corey Calliet.

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