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Josh Brolin, 56, says he likes growing older because it helps him 'mellow out' amid his past struggles with addiction

Josh Brolin said he decided to get sober in 2013 after seeing his 99-year-old grandmother on her de…

Amanda Goh   


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Gen Z folk are showing off their deformed ‘smartphone pinkies’ — and the images are horrifying

Many people are flaunting their bent pinkies online, a modern issue that is the direct result of ex…

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Meta has a curious addiction to celebrities

Why does Meta need celebrities like John Cena and Dame Judi Dench to push its AI products? I have s…

Katie Notopoulos   


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At age 22 I weighed 412 pounds. I had weight loss surgery and have lost 150 pounds so far.

Ese Milan was shocked when a doctor told her she weighed over 400 pounds at age 22. She started wor…

Lauren Crosby Medlicott   


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An expert in the risks of alcohol drank heavily for years. His 'dry by default' rule helped him drink less, lose weight, and live a fuller life.

Growing evidence is challenging the idea that drinking in moderation is healthy. Here's how the CEO…

Serafina Kenny   


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'Today' host Al Roker says he doesn't judge anyone who uses Ozempic to lose weight

The "Today" host underwent gastric bypass surgery in 2002 to help him lose weight.

Amanda Goh   


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Scientists want to help drug addicts recover — by giving them psychedelics

Researchers have begun exploring psychedelic-assisted therapy for addiction recovery by administeri…

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The newest weight-loss hack has people turning to a highly addictive drug

A new weight-loss quick fix is making the rounds just in time for summer's unofficial start, but th…

Dan DeFrancesco   


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Australia wants to ban kids under 16 from social media as world governments seek to crack down on the 'addictive' apps

Australia announced plans to ban children under 16 from accessing social media in an effort to curb…

Kenneth Niemeyer   


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A couple opened up their marriage after a decade. The wife lost weight, the husband tackled his alcohol addiction — and they wanted to explore.

After 8 years of being exclusive, Karl Haycock and Nashelly Alba Romo now practice ethical non-mono…

Serafina Kenny   


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10 points on how to quit smoking based on WHO guidelines

While surveys show fewer people in India use tobacco compared to a decade ago, experts are concerne…

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I got addicted to painkillers after a difficult childbirth. Years later, I'm finally sober.

A mom of three got addicted to painkillers and spent $1,400 a week on pills. She finally got sober …

Jane Ridley   


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My mother and I were still estranged when she died in 2019. I went to a medium to connect with her and it brought me closure.

When my mom died, we were still estranged. I booked a session with a viral medium to connect with h…

Hayley Folk   


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“iPad kids” are less inclined to interact with their parents and show delays in problem-solving: Study

This aligns with a growing concern among parents regarding children's health, with screen time topp…

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I tried 7 different types of Pilates classes. Not all of them were good for my body.

I tried mat, clinical, studio, reformer, sculpt, somatic, and rowing Pilates. My favorites were the…

Tegan Forder   


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I followed Apple CEO Tim Cook's morning routine for a week. It left me exhausted and with a budding caffeine addiction.

The next question was: which one? Mark Zuckerberg's daily routine starts with running and MMA train…

Mykenna Maniece   


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I realized my spending was out of control and started a 'no-spend era.' Since June, I've saved over $5,000.

Stephanie Noble realized her shopping habits were out of control. She decided to begin a 'no-spendi…

Cailey Griffin   


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I was using dating apps to seek validation. When I deleted all of them, I was much happier after ending the addiction.

A man decided to delete Grindr after he realized he was addicted to the dating app and only using i…

Gary Nunn   


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Lawyer who twice grilled Trump in NY fraud case now helps lead a 14-state war on 'addictive' TikTok

Fourteen states filed separate lawsuits Tuesday alleging TikTok harms children's mental health. Onl…

Laura Italiano   


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I developed an Instagram addiction as a new mom. I now delete and redownload the app every day to set boundaries.

My Instagram addiction as a new mom was affecting my parenting and work. I set boundaries now by de…

Annie Atherton