I struggled to make friends at work, and it was even harder to keep them once I left the job. A simple tip from a therapist helped.

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The author, not pictured, struggled to make friends at work.

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High Blood Pressure Reading? You Might Have Been Holding Your Arm Wrong

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7 red flags to watch out for when getting Botox or filler, especially if you found a great 'deal'

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People are tired of 'unpacking' every relationship issue. Here's what some happy couples do instead.

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I'm a Gen Z venture capitalist who felt lonely working from home. I started ballroom dancing despite feeling nervous and it changed my life.

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Charlotte Page took up ballroom dancing earlier this year. It's improved her physical and mental health, and allowed her to make many friends.

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My grandma is practicing 'Swedish death cleaning,' or getting rid of things before you die. It inspired me to declutter, too.

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The author (not pictured) was inspired by her grandmother to declutter her own home.

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Mojitos and an MRI: Meet the Americans who are getting health screenings on vacation

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When Josef Woodman's shoulder gave out in 2012 — strained from chopping firewood on his farm outside Chapel Hill, North Carolina — he said he was quoted between $2,400 and $3,200 for an MRI at Duke University Hospital.

My husband and I waited to get married so that we could focus on finances and our careers. Waiting made us stronger.

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The author, left, waited until her 30s to get married.

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The human life span may have finally plateaued. Here's what you can do to optimize your chances for a long life — and what researchers are working on next.

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Genes and chance are a big part of living to 100, but lifestyle factors can play a role.

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Human Lifespan May Have a Hard Ceiling, Research Suggests

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