I take solo trips to Japan every year without my kids. It may seem selfish, but it makes me a better parent.

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Author Ashley Franzen smiling in front of mountain, water in Japan
As an introvert with a rich and complex inner world, I use the time I spend traveling alone to recharge while pursuing my passions.

Ashley Franzen

I tried to change my body composition for a year. Here are 3 things I did to cut my body fat mass by 7% without hating my life.

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Body composition analyses helped me track my progress in losing fat and gaining muscle.

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The Silicon Valley leaders who have experimented with psychedelics

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Steve Jobs, Sergey Brin, Sam Altman side by side
Steve Jobs, Sam Altman, and Bill Gates spoke publicly about using psychedelic drugs. Google cofounder Sergey Brin has reportedly eaten magic mushrooms.

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A Deadly, Drug-Resistant Fungus Threatens People Around the World, Scientists Warn

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The global burden of Candida auris has been increasing since its discovery in 2009, a new review finds.

When I was diagnosed with low sperm count, I felt guilty and embarrassed. I want to break the taboo.

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A family of four poses in front of a movie poster.
Brian Mazza, Chloe Melas, and their sons at Sony's "Karate Kid: Legends" world premiere in New York City in May 2025.

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I haven't spoken to my mother in 6 years. I'm making sure to show up for my sons in different ways.

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A woman hugs her two sons.
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As Measles Cases Top 2,000, the U.S. Is on Brink of Losing Its Elimination Status

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At least three people have died from the vaccine-preventable infection, while hundreds have been hospitalized.

My wife loves to talk nonstop, but I love silence and alone time. We came to an agreement that saved our marriage.

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Kimanzi Constable and wife in front of the wiffel tower
The author and his wife struggled with communication at first.

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What causes early-onset colon cancer? New research offers clues

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A collage featuring a young man and an x ray of a colon

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Opioid Abuse in Pregnancy Surged in Recent Decades, Study Finds

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Pregnant women who reported opioid use disorder were more likely to face serious health complications, as were their children.
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