I got married at 18 to my boyfriend of 6 months to help pay for college. It was the worst decision I ever made.

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The author married in college to save money; now she's happily divorced.

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Dr. Ruth, renowned sex therapist and Holocaust survivor, dead at 96

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Therapist Ruth Westheimer, who died at 96, addressed sexual-performance issues during her radio show "Sexually Speaking."

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My mom died when I was 8. I only have a few years of memories with her, but I become more like her all the time.

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Isabella Ambrosio's mother died just before she turned 8, but she grew up to be just like her.

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I dated a younger guy until I learned he had another girlfriend. I became good friends with the other woman.

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The author befriended her ex-boyfriend's other woman.

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5 powerful ways tending to the gut boosts your health — from smoother digestion to better moods

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Insider Today: New status symbols

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Kettlebells can help you gain muscle and cardio fitness at the same time. Here's what to know, according to a world-record athlete.

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Kettlebell exercise can help you build strength and muscle, while also improving your cardio and developing core stability at the same time.

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When my son's dad moved out, we thought our relationship was over — but we're still family

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Sara Graybeal doesn't live with her son's father anymore, but they still consider each other family.

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A dietitian wrote a book on how to make avoiding ultra-processed foods easy. Here's what she eats in a day.

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Dietitian Nichola Ludlam-Raine aims mainly to buy and cook whole foods but doesn't worry about occasionally eating ultra-processed foods.

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A 78-year-old doctor says he's reversed his age by 20 years. Here are the 4 diet principles he follows to stay young.

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Dr. Michael Rozien mostly eats a Mediterranean diet.

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