I've been on a ventilator for 11 years. It hasn't stopped me from getting my master's degree and working full-time.

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The writer, not pictured, graduated college and got a master's degree despite his chronic illness.

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3 easy recipes to help you cut down on ultra-processed foods, by a dietitian who has written a book on the topic

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Dietitian Nichola Ludlam-Raine recommends meals like butterbean shakshuka for people hoping eat fewer ultra-processed foods.

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A food policy expert is trying a different diet every month this year. Here's why the vegan and Mediterranean diets are his favorites so far.

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My husband and I have been taking psychedelics together for 50 years. It's the secret to our long-lasting marriage.

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Louisa Rogers and her husband Barry have taken psychedelics together throughout their marriage.

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The oldest woman to compete in Miss Texas USA is 72. She avoids cheese and processed meat — but loves a good steak.

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The oldest Miss Texas USA contestant, 72, eats a clean diet that consists of "mostly a lot of vegetables and a lot of fruits, oatmeal." She is not pictured in the image.

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How Placebos Trick the Brain Into Reducing Pain

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Forget keto — Ozempic might finally kill the low-carb diet trend

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The popularity of weight loss drugs like semaglutide may burst the low-carb diet bubble.

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I tried 5 ways to add protein to my coffee. Egg whites were good, but the best add-in was completely undetectable.

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I like finding new ways to add protein to my diet.

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Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic May Boost Brainpower

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I retired at 52. I got bored quickly and decided to go back to work.

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Lee Broders wanted to retire early since he had started working at age 16, but retirement turned out to be boring for him.

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