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Alexa Mikhail

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Here are the top 10 best and worst states for older adults in the workplace

Today, over 11 million older adults are in the workforce.

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Gen Z and millennial workers would accept lower salaries in exchange for this one thing from their employers

Younger workers will take a pay cut for more mental health support at work.

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RFK Jr. warns seed oils are poisoning Americans, and a new study shows a possible link to cancer

Omega-6 fatty acid linoleic acid, found in the oils, were linked to an aggressive form of breast cancer in mice.

17.04.2025 2

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The 4 foods that science says can help you live to 100

Lessons from the Mediterranean diet and the Planetary Health diet can help you age well.

16.04.2025 4

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This dietician warns of one major issue with American diets. Here are her 4 tips to fix it

We are stress eating. Here’s what could help us stop.

15.04.2025 10

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People with successful relationships at home and work share this surprising quality

Dr. Becky says it's time to lean into hard truths with your employees.

14.04.2025 10

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These are the top 3 regrets at the end of life, according to a death doula at the bedside of over 1,000 of past patients

Suzanne O’Brien has changed her life since working at the end of it.

12.04.2025 8

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The no.1 strategy to employ at work as incivility mounts with return to office

Dr. Becky says we need to stop running from workplace conflict.

11.04.2025 20

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Stressed out children may share one factor: Highly educated parents

One study looks at parental education and a child's stress in college. Is there a correlation?

07.04.2025 4

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Even the wealthiest Americans are suffering from shorter lifespans than those in Europe. A new study cites 3 major reasons

“There's something systemic that's happening that affects every American.”

03.04.2025 20

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Bill Ackman urges everyone to read Peter Attia’s ‘Outlive:’ Here are 3 key takeaways from the book

The billionaire endorses this book on longevity. Here's what it's all about.

02.04.2025 30

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Meet ‘cognitive shuffling,’ the emerging strategy for better sleep

This sleep hack may have merit—especially for the worriers out there.

31.03.2025 10

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This company is launching a genetic matching feature for future parents—and the CEO says ‘it has nothing to do with eugenics’ 

Nucleus Genomics claims to give couples a picture of their combined risk for passing down hundreds of conditions to their future children.

23.03.2025 10

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This mom’s whole body MRI scan revealed a potentially life-threatening ‘ticking time bomb’

“It did kind of feel like a spa day, until it didn't.”

21.03.2025 10

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An essential predictor of happiness is often overlooked, according to a global study

We often underestimate people's kindness—and its hurting our happiness.

20.03.2025 10

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Americans under 30 are so miserable that the U.S. just fell to a historic low ranking in the annual World Happiness Report

In the annual World Happiness Report, the U.S. drops to no.24, its lowest position in the list's 13-year history.

20.03.2025 20

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Finland is the world’s happiest country yet again. Here are the top 10 on the list

For the 8th successive year, Finland ranks no.1 on the annual World Happiness Report.

20.03.2025 50

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Billionaire investor Ray Dalio credits all his success to meditation: ‘It gives you a calmness’

There are big benefits for the body and brain.

18.03.2025 4

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The dangerous side of popular sleep and anxiety drugs like Xanax and Lorazepam

Health risks of benzodiazepines come to light following popular "White Lotus" release.

17.03.2025 3

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Exclusive: CVS is first U.S. company to be named a ‘menopause friendly’ workplace. Other companies should take note

What does it mean to be a "menopause friendly" workplace?

13.03.2025 6

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5 health and safety warnings my ER doctor dad never let me forget 

My ER doctor dad lives by this three-letter motto.

12.03.2025 6

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These 4 ‘M’s’ are the key to successful aging, expert reveals

“I’d like people to anticipate their future with some level of comfort.”

10.03.2025 5

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Dr. Peter Attia’s $7,500 a year biohacking clinic attracted Silicon Valley. Now he’s betting on the wealthy elite of New York City

Investors back Dr. Peter Attia's biohacking clinic, which he says provides “the most advanced executive physical in the world.”

07.03.2025 20

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McDonald’s CEO shares 3 food trends driving his business: ‘Protein is hot’

CEO of McDonald’s Chris Kempczinski says “everybody is into protein.”

28.02.2025 2

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The unexpected aging clues hidden in your nails, according to 3 dermatologists

The aging sign you’re probably ignoring—Right at your fingertips.

26.02.2025 30

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Behind the scenes of this tech millionaire’s ‘Don’t Die’ summit as extreme biohacking becomes a dominant wellness trend

Health nuts and skeptics alike gathered for a day of learning not to die.

19.02.2025 4

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 L’Oréal is counting on American boomers spending big on antiaging as it ditches China

“Today, we see the U.S. as a land of opportunity,” said L’Oréal CEO Nicolas Hieronimus.

11.02.2025 30

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Americans are proof that money can’t buy happiness, new report shows

The U.S. is "so wealthy but so unhappy," new State of the Nation progress report shows.

08.02.2025 20

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Will the human life span increase within your lifetime? More men than women believe it will, survey finds

More men than women also believe they will live to 100.

06.02.2025 5

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Forget millennials—Baby Boomers may soon be the biggest players in the self-care economy 

Baby Boomers’ spending on wellness and self-care is growing the most compared to other generations

31.01.2025 10

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The single-most important longevity hack to David Beckham’s routine that keeps him healthy and energetic at 49

“I've been an athlete for a long time, and I feel that I still am an athlete in my head anyway.”

18.01.2025 5

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5 ways to reduce your dementia risk as study estimates U.S. cases could double by 2060

You can reduce your risk of dementia by addressing these modifiable risk factors.

17.01.2025 7

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Jamie Dimon chokes up when recalling his near-deadly heart health scare: ‘I thought I heard it rip’

"The pain was extraordinary,” Dimon tells CBS.

13.01.2025 5

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The best time of day to drink coffee for maximum benefits isn’t first thing when you wake up

Experts say that the window of 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. may be the best time to consume coffee.

11.01.2025 6

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Tech founder who spends $2 million a year to live forever says he’s always hungry: ‘The saddest part of my day is the last bite’

“I’m pretty hungry."

10.01.2025 2

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Southern California’s wildfire smoke is full of toxic chemicals. Here are the major health risks to residents

What to know about wildfire smoke.

10.01.2025 20

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How 5 major personality traits can determine how much money you save

When people’s savings goals aligned with their core personality traits, they saved more money.

09.01.2025 6

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Record Christmas for Tesco, but concerns over tax hikes and U.K. economy linger

Despite the results, Tesco's shares fell by 2% as investors grow concerned over the longer term performance.

09.01.2025 6

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Exclusive: Arianna Huffington’s Thrive Global inks novel partnership with pharma giant Eli Lilly

Patients can watch a video on how to de-stress in the same place they fill their prescriptions.

09.01.2025 7

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This 40-year-old CEO started hosting group cold plunges in his backyard. Now, he has thousands of members who skip nightclubs to scream, cry, and freeze together

Othership's "social self-care" experience is an antidote to stress—and maybe loneliness, too.

02.01.2025 1

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Fortune’s Wellness team shares our resolutions for a healthy and happy 2025

These micro-habits can improve our lives.

01.01.2025 3

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If Dry January is too much for you, try its more lenient cousin—Damp January

The potential health benefits of "Damp January."

29.12.2024 20

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Elon Musk admits he takes the Ozempic-like weight loss drug that RFK Jr. wants to restrict

Elon Musk is calling himself “Ozempic Santa.”

27.12.2024 5

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South Korea’s opposition prepares to impeach the country’s acting president as political crisis deepens

Han Duck-soo is refusing to fill vacancies on the Constitutional Court, currently evaluating the impeachment of suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol.

26.12.2024 8

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Workplace well-being is at an all-time low. Here are 5 ways employers can actually help

“Without a supportive workplace culture and strong leadership,” says one expert, “even the best perks feel hollow and performative.”

26.12.2024 20

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Researchers have followed over 700 people since 1938 to find the keys to happiness. Here’s what they discovered

The secret to happiness is more in our control than we think.

25.12.2024 10

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Elite runner and Peloton instructor Becs Gentry ran 7 marathons in 7 days across 7 continents. How she prepared for the grueling $50,000 challenge

“In the weirdest way, being the toughest, most stressful thing on my body, it’s brought me such peace and relaxation."

16.12.2024 6

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This Netflix filmmaker made 3 lifestyle changes after spending a year with a millionaire who is trying to live forever

A year with a man who doesn't want to die.

13.12.2024 6

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This 22-year-old CEO still demands 80-hour workweeks after backlash: ‘I care in the way an athlete cares about their sport’

When Daksh Gupta, 22, announced a job at his company offered "no work-life balance," he received death threats—and resumes.

11.12.2024 3

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U.S. Surgeon General’s 5-for-5 connection challenge can help you feel less lonely: ‘It’s incredibly powerful’

It takes less than 60 seconds

11.12.2024 10

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