Making friends in my 30s is hard. I seek out casual interactions with strangers to feel less isolated.

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The comedian and podcast host Chris Duffy says that he's found it hard to make friends as an adult.

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A Woman’s Covid Cough Caused Her Guts to Spill Out

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A dietitian shares 4 snacks from the longevity-boosting Atlantic diet to help you cut back on processed foods

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The Atlantic diet is a flexible way to eat healthy, and includes foods like seafood, carbohydrates like whole grains, and dairy.

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Night Owls Might Have Sharper Brains

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I felt isolated in shame after learning I had diabetes. Doing my insulin shots in public helped me accept it.

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Andrea Javor started doing insulin shots in public.

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A top bodybuilding coach shares the two supplements he would never take

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Cliff Wilson avoids "detox" supplements.

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My partner and I divorced after 19 years together. It wasn't the end of the world.

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The author, not pictured, is starting over after their divorce.

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Microplastics have made their way into penises. What can we do to avoid them?

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Microplastics have infiltrated our bodies, including the brain, blood, organs, and even penises. What are the health risks, and how can we avoid them?

Rabid, Biting Seals Send Swimmers Rushing for Safety in South Africa

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My parents were always athletic when I was growing up. They set me up for success in my adult fitness journey.

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The author, not pictured, is now a yoga teacher.

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