A personal trainer struggled with her health before switching to a vegan diet, which helped her lose 70 pounds and set records in kettlebell sport.
From Jay-Z and Vera Wang to Julia Child and Malcolm X, many successful people were also late bloomers. Here's what many of them had in common.
Sabrina Philipp celebrated the end of her three-year marriage by hosting a ritzy divorce party. She slingshot her ring into the ocean.
If you're doing a lot of high intensity exercise, it's important to eat enough carbs to ensure your body doesn't break down muscle, a nutritionist said.
Out of the 37 largest US cities, Indianapolis tops the list for highest birth rates, with Seattle last, according to census analysis by SmartAsset.
I was a parentified child and my parents' divorce was rough. My mom asked me to walk her down the aisle at her second wedding, it helped me let go.
The less time bedding spends touching your body, the longer it lasts. Pillowcases should be replaced every three to five years, comforters every 15.
I live in Maine where Browntail moths are prevalent. I woke up one morning covered head to toe with an itchy and painful rash.
You don't have to spend millions of dollars to live longer. One grandmother extended her longevity, and her best advice doesn't cost a thing.
At 110, Morrie Markoff was the oldest living man in the US. He stayed healthy with habits like walking daily and avoiding processed foods.
Now that I'm in my 70s, I exercise differently than I did when I was younger. I focus on movement and enjoy paddleboarding.
Celine Dion broke down in tears while discussing her canceled "Courage" tour and Stiff Person Syndrome in her new Amazon Prime documentary.
Healthy eating doesn't have to be expensive. Two cheap staples can make delicious, protein-rich meals that are great for your brain and body.
A 64-year-old grandmother's simple healthy habits have led to better longevity results than a $2 million antiaging routine.
A mother is struggling to accept that her son, who has autism, won't be able to go to college like the other kids he graduated with.
Pamela Druckerman, author of "Bringing Up Bébé," says American and French parents are still parenting differently. Teens in France get more freedom.
It can be hard to make friends when you're older, especially in a new place. The author describes how she overcame loneliness in her new community.
Researchers have identified the three lifestyle choices that could help you live to 100.
Dr. Joseph Antoun, the CEO of a longevity company, takes a surprisingly simple approach to fitness.
Sean Penn spoke to The New York Times about how draining his past relationships sometimes felt.
My partner and I started a non-alcoholic drink brand together, and our business made our relationship even stronger. Communication is key.
A chemical called BPA may disrupt your hormones and increase diabetes risk, a study found. It's common in food packaging and plastic bottles.
Eating a Mediterranean diet and exercising are some of the things an oncologist does in his own life to reduce his risk of developing cancer.
Our dishwasher has been with us for 19 years, and I'm sure it's because of how I load everything. If anyone else tries to load it, I will rearrange it
In Saturday's edition of Insider Today, we're talking about one scientist's goal of making ultra-processed foods healthier.
I love walking to the office when I can. A rucking expert shared a few tips to make it more of a challenging workout.
Heather Wilkinson was a surrogate twice in 2014 and 2016 and earned $22,500 and $30,000. She said the experience was empowering.
When a health writer kept hearing about gut health experts eating 30 plants a week, she had to give it a try. It sounded like a lot but was easier than she anticipated.
My best friend and I met online 16 years ago as teenagers. We'd lived thousands of miles away and didn't meet in person until her wedding.
Four years after my mom died, my aunt adopted me. I resisted her help at first, but she wasn't trying to replace my mom, and I'm grateful for her.
Many popular snack foods are ultraprocessed. A dietitian recommended three healthy snacks to replace your ultraprocessed favorites.
Business Insider spoke with Olympian Tom Daley about his tips for staying fit while traveling. He recommends stretching and meditation.
Kasey Killam, the author of "The Art and Science of Connection," uses the 5-3-1 rule to keep up her social fitness, just like a workout or a diet.
Michael B. Jordan, the star of "Black Panther" and the "Creed" movies, said it's a myth that yoga, meditation, and Pilates are feminine workouts. They're great for any gender to build muscle.
The New Zealand woman claimed that a promise by her boyfriend of six years to take her to the airport was a verbal contract. The judge disagreed.
For years, Leah Mancuso thought it was easier not to change her lifestyle. She says her life is much fuller now she has lost 200 pounds.
Centenarians shared six key things that they say helped them live to 100 and beyond.
Fertility clinics are targeting Gen Zers who want to be parents someday — but freezing your eggs in your 20s comes with a cost.
When the author and her husband retired young to an empty nest, she worried they'd be bored. But she has come to enjoy her retirement.
The American diet hasn't changed much since 1999, a new study found. To prevent disease, Americans should focus on produce intake.
The US Preventive Services Task Force warned against giving children 6 and older buzzy weight-loss drugs. The AAP previously recommended it.
Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) is rare but deadly. Since there is no vaccine, health experts suggest knowing the symptoms to watch for.
My dad is a Chilean immigrant and he had a name in Spanish and a name in English. I wanted to be like him, but Lauren doesn't translate into Spanish.
In her book "The Art and Science of Connection," Kasley Killam uncovers the four social styles: butterfly, wallflower, firefly, and evergreen.
Your eating habits make a big difference to your risk of having a heart attack or stroke, a cardiologist says. Protect your heart with small changes.
A man who weighed over 430 pounds lost almost half his body weight by paying attention to the food he ate and working out on his Peloton bike.
I took a trip with my friends to Southeast Asia in our 20s, and we just traveled to Bhutan nearly two decades later.