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☆ A trainer to lawyers and bankers shares an easy 2-step plan for busy people to lose weight and build muscle
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-26 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Jason Jackson advises busy professionals to focus on efficient gym sessions and daily activity. "My clients don't have the time, they don't have the scope for that. Tip 1: Full-body strength trainingUse your gym time wisely, Jackson says, focusing on full-body strength training to build muscle and bone density. This is why Jackson recommends strength training in their gym sessions and getting their cardio from an active daily life. Advertisement"If you have a slow week or a long office day, you can make up those steps over the course of the rest of the week," Jackson said.

Persons: Jason Jackson, Jackson, —, Paul Todd Organizations: Service, Royal Navy Locations: London, Selfridges

☆ 4 traits of highly satisfied people that have nothing to do with money, health or relationships
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-26 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

It can be difficult to feel satisfied with your life when you're facing challenges — but it's not impossible. It turns out that whether or not a person is generally satisfied has more to do with their personality than their experiences, according to René Mõttus, editor of the European Journal of Personality. People with higher salaries, great social fitness and satisfactory health "rate their life satisfaction slightly higher than those earning less, lacking strong relationships, or having poor health," Mõttus wrote in an article for Psychology Today. "But it is essential to realize that these factors are much weaker than many people may think," Mõttus said. There are some personality traits that are actually a better predictor of a person's life satisfaction.

Persons: —, René Mõttus, Mõttus Organizations: European, Psychology Today

☆ The oldest living person in the U.S. has died aged 115. Here are 6 things that may have helped her stay healthy so long.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Elizabeth Francis, the oldest living American, has died aged 115. Her faith was extremely strong," Harrison told ABC News. Francis also had some memory problems in her last years, but she was mentally alert and recognized her family, Williams told Today. She told Today last year: "It's not my secret. Harrison told ABC13 that she never saw her grandmother eat fast food.

Persons: Elizabeth Francis, —, William Taft, Theodore Roosevelt, couldn't, Elizabeth Francis —, Francis, Ethel Harrison, Harrison, Dorothy Williams, Williams, Francis didn't, ABC13, they'd Organizations: Service, ABC, ABC News, Washington Post Locations: Louisiana, Texas

☆ Be mean to me, ChatGPT: People are turning to AI chatbots for 'tough love' and motivation
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

One of my close friends really loves ChatGPT and uses it all the time. Typically she's asking the AI chatbot questions like "Should I buy this skirt or this dress, and which one am I likely to wear more often?" It turns out that they're not the only ones turning to ChatGPT for some tough love. More and more users seem to be asking for advice that will hurt their feelings enough to motivate them. "But some people are more familiar with the tough love approach.

Persons: she's, ChatGPT, they're, Molly Burrets, It's, Burrets, what's

☆ Julia Hawkins, a record-setting centenarian runner, dies at 108. Here are her 5 longevity tips.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Julia Hawkins, a centenarian runner, died at 108 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. AdvertisementJulia Hawkins, a record-setting centenarian runner who picked up the sport after she turned 100, died on Tuesday in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Here are her five tips for living a long life. Stay activeHawkins credits her long life and good health to an active lifestyle. Even before she picked up running, Hawkins was already competing in the Senior Olympics as a cyclist, she said.

Persons: Julia Hawkins, Hawkins, —, It's, Guideposts, I've, Brit Huckabay, I'm, they're, Fabrizio Villatoro, Murray Hawkins Organizations: Service, Louisiana Senior Olympic Games, New York Times, Olympics, National Senior Games, Washington Post, Louisiana State University, Times, Harvard Locations: Baton Rouge , Louisiana

☆ Novo Nordisk asks FDA to ban compounding pharmacies from making Ozempic, Wegovy copies
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-23 | by ( Annika Kim Constantino | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Boxes of Ozempic and Wegovy made by Novo Nordisk are seen at a pharmacy. The FDA still has to make a final decision on whether to bar compounded versions of semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy. In a statement, the agency said it is reviewing the petition and will respond directly to Novo Nordisk. The active ingredient in Wegovy and Ozempic, semaglutide, has been in intermittent shortages over the past two years. Like Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly has sued several weight loss clinics, medical spas and compounding pharmacies across the U.S. over the past year.

Persons: Wegovy, Danish drugmaker, semaglutide, Eli Lilly, Eli Lilly's, compounders Organizations: Novo Nordisk, Tuesday, Food and Drug Administration, FDA, Nordisk Locations: Novo, Danish, U.S

☆ I went to an Ivy League college. The education alone wasn't worth the price tag, but the special privileges I now have are priceless.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-23 | by ( Santiago Barraza Lopez | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

But being an Ivy League alum has granted me special access to job fairs and other privileges. Compared to my undergrad education in Mexico, I don't feel that my Ivy League professors' skills fully justified paying three times as much in tuition. The extracurricular aspect: Campus and activitiesAn important part of the Ivy League experience is what's offered outside the classroom. I was once on a date, and that person's interest suddenly and drastically changed when they found out about my Ivy League degree. There's one thing that is guaranteed in your journey through an Ivy League degree: networking.

Persons: —, I'm Organizations: Ivy League, Service, Columbia University, Business Locations: Columbia, Mexico, London

☆ My mom came home from dinner to an eviction notice on the door and even worse news to follow. Now I spend $28 a month to make sure it can't happen to me.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Matt Seidholz | Read More | Read Less | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

He had a $1.5 million life insurance policy, which my mom used as leverage to get a loan for his care. My mom's experience convinced me to buy a 20-year, $500,000 term life policy of my own, at $28 a month. That math looks grim, and it would look a whole lot worse if my stepfather didn't have a $1.5 million term life insurance policy. Life insurance was a financial lifeline for my motherThough the mortgage had slipped my stepfather's mind, the life insurance premiums were on autopay. Get Life Insurance Quotes Compare affordable life insurance options with Policygenius.

Persons: —, he'd, hadn't, He'd, didn't, Roger Deal, Roger, they'll, Banks, there's, George Bailey Organizations: Service, CPA, Sequoia Wealth Partners Locations: Omaha , Nebraska

☆ More employers say they don't care if you went to college. Most still seem to.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-20 | by ( Tim Paradis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Employers might not ask if you have a degree, but many still care, a labor market expert told BI. AdvertisementDeming said many employers look upon a worker with a four-year degree as an investment — one that can be molded into what the firm wants. "What people are looking for, because it's the easiest and laziest filter, is a four-year degree from a 'good school,'" he said. "He's been the finalist for five different positions where they said, 'You're actually the best candidate we interviewed, but we require a four-year degree,'" Hyams said. Often, that might mean a four-year degree.

Persons: —, Ranji McMillan, that's, McMillan, She's, what's, McMillan David Deming, Deming, Mona Mourshed, Mourshed, Chris Hyams, Hyams, He's, Forsa, Gartner, Jon Lester, Lester, they've Organizations: Service, Ranji, McMillan, Harvard's Kennedy School, Glass, Harvard Business School, Census, McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, Employers, Workers, US Department of, Georgetown University Center, Education, Savvas Learning Company, IBM, BI, Research, McKinsey Locations: Northridge, Los Angeles, America

☆ 5 mistakes to avoid when interacting with coworkers, according to an etiquette coach
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Alyshia Hull | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Business Insider asked an etiquette coach about mistakes to avoid when interacting with coworkers. Being punctual and mindful of your body language are key ways to demonstrate respect in the office. AdvertisementFrom spreading gossip to showing up late to meetings, employees often make subtle missteps when interacting with coworkers. That's why Business Insider sat down with etiquette coach Mariah Grumet to learn about what to avoid when interacting with colleagues. Pay attention to your body language when interacting with colleaguesBody language can often serve as an indicator of your respect toward others.

Persons: punctual, —, Mariah Grumet, Grumet, it's Organizations: Service, Business

☆ Op-ed: The financial toxicity of cancer is growing. Here's what can be done to reduce it
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Karen Knudsen | American Cancer Society Ceo | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Cancer drains individuals of their physical, emotional, and financial health. In a study from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, nearly half of cancer patients and survivors reported being extraordinarily burdened by medical debt. Financial hardship caused by cancer can also contribute to "financial toxicity," wherein the cost of treatment forces individuals to make tradeoffs that impact their chances of survival. Not only does financial toxicity of cancer care affect the individual, it can also negatively impact their employer. Some may not be aware they're eligible for screening, and stigma and fear associated with cancer screening hinders some people from seeking care.

Persons: — Organizations: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, ACS Locations: U.S, United States

☆ 4 mistakes to avoid making when interacting with coworkers, according to an etiquette coach
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Alyshia Hull | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Persons: punctual, —, Mariah Grumet, Grumet, it's Organizations: Service, Business

☆ Welcome to America's hottest comedy club: LinkedIn
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Amanda Hoover | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

AdvertisementCheng says he has never worked a corporate job; he's always been a comedian and an online poker player. Jason RoederBut this snark, typically found on X, has seeped into LinkedIn, a much rosier, earnest platform. Roeder quit X and started writing joke posts on LinkedIn about a year ago, he said, after becoming "disillusioned" with what X has become. LinkedIn posts can expose just as much about one person's struggle to find work as they can about another's boasted success. Cheng said the posts had helped him to get comedy gigs, but they've also unlocked new work on the platform itself: as a LinkedIn ghostwriter for executives.

Persons: Ken Cheng doesn't, Cheng isn't, He's, Cheng, Rob Price, Ryan Salame, FTX, Salame, —, we're, Michael Scott, — it's, he's, I've, John Mulaney, Mulaney, Jason Roeder, Roeder, Daniel Roth, they've Organizations: LinkedIn, FCI Cumberland, Gallup, Pew Research Center, another's Locations: London, Maryland, America, TikTok, Los Angeles

☆ The hot new longevity treatment for aging athletes and CEOs is a plasma exchange
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Plasma exchange therapy is gaining popularity as a wellness trend among longevity-seekers. AdvertisementA medical treatment used for health emergencies and autoimmune disorders is becoming the hot new wellness trend for CEOs, athletes, and other longevity-seekers. He told Business Insider it helps remove toxins, some related to aging, that accumulate over time. Should you get a plasma exchange for longevity? Undergoing plasma treatment at a longevity clinic may not make sense for several reasons.

Persons: —, Bryan Johnson, Peter Diamandis, Troy Aikman, Jonathann Kuo, Kuo, Brian Adkins, Adkins, Ryan Marino, Johnson, It's, Marino Organizations: Service, NFL, Extension Health, Conboy, University of California, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Locations: Berkeley, Barre

☆ Couples in successful relationships always use these 6 phrases: 'You'll grow stronger both individually and as a unit,' therapist says
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-16 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

But therapists have found that couples who clearly express their appreciation and empathy for one another have longer lasting unions. "If you and your partner regularly use these phrases, it's a sign that you're already a mentally strong couple," she says. "And if you don't yet, you can start implementing them and find that you'll grow stronger both individually and as a unit." Here are six phrases successful couples use, according to relationships therapists. Saying, "It's understandable you feel that way," can be reassuring and show you have empathy, Morin says.

Persons: Amy Morin, " Morin, John, Julie Gottman, Morin, I've Organizations: CNBC

☆ 5 lifestyle habits that can help you live to 100, according to leading longevity researchers
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

For nearly two years, I've been reporting on longevity and the lifestyle choices that seem to help people live longer. There is steady interest — from everyday people to researchers alike — in what it takes to live a long, healthy life. In blue zones, the physical activity is a lot less vigorous, but centenarians still move daily, Buettner said in his Netflix documentary, "Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones." 1 thing that can help you live a longer, happier life, according to an 86-year Harvard study that's still ongoing. "Having the right friends, that is the biggest secret to help these people in Blue Zones do the right things and avoid the wrong things."

Persons: I've, Valter Longo who's, Longo, Dan Buettner, centenarians, Buettner, Dan Harris, Arthur C, Brooks, it's, Marc Schulz, Dr, Robert Waldinger, Ikigai, George E . Vaillant Organizations: CNBC, Netflix, Harvard, Development, Harvard Gazette Locations: England, Okinawa, Japan

☆ A bar is the worst place to meet a potential mate—and 4 more tips for dating successfully
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Dim lighting and flowing libations make a bar feel like the perfect, low-pressure environment to meet a potential partner. Rarely, though, is this the optimal venue at which to form lasting connections, Grace Lee, a New York City-based dating coach and founder of A Good First Date, told CNBC Make It. Here are four more tips from Lee and other dating coaches on how to foster meaningful connections. And it's actually smart to discuss values early on, Kelsey Wonderlin, a dating coach based in Nashville, Tennessee, told CNBC Make It. "On a first date that would be a socially unacceptable question to ask," Wonderlin says.

Persons: Grace Lee, You'll, Lee, Blaine Anderson, Blaine, Anderson, I'd, Kelsey Wonderlin, Wonderlin Organizations: CNBC Locations: New York City, Austin , Texas, Nashville , Tennessee

☆ The latest AI trend is asking ChatGPT to tell you something about yourself that you might not know
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Jaures Yip | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

ChatGPT users are asking the AI to reveal any personal traits it's gleaned from their past conversations. The ChatGPT responses posted by people online revealed long, detailed analyses that pointed out traits from users' "thoughtful approach to conversations" or ability to "blend curiosity with analysis." AdvertisementSome ChatGPT users suggested follow-up questions for the AI that might result in a less complimentary response. One person on X suggested asking ChatGPT to give them "the real talk," and another on Reddit, for a similar prompt, suggested telling the bot to "play devil's advocate." The viral prompt suggests that many people are getting comfortable talking to AI and asking it personal questions.

Persons: —, Tom Morgan, Sam Altman, ChatGPT Organizations: Service

☆ Job seekers are getting increasingly bold by 'cheating' in interviews — and AI is making it worse
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Tim Paradis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Job seekers sometimes use AI to cheat in interviews, which highlights flaws in the hiring process. It can feel like there are endless ways to dupe a hiring manager in a job interview — especially one that doesn't involve meeting IRL. It all points to a hiring process that can be terrible for job seekers — and for employers. Is using AI during a job interview cheating? Kanny uses reviews from a job candidate's colleagues — past and present — to rate the person's integrity, accountability, respect, humility, confidence, and grit.

Persons: —, Lindsey Zuloaga, Greg Yang, he'd, claude, Yang, HireVue's, Zuloaga, Kirthiga Reddy, Reddy, Sean Vassilaros, It's, Octavius A, Newman, didn't, Jennifer Schielke, Schielke, Ravin, Mercer, I'm Organizations: Service, Executives, xAI, Employers, Facebook, BI, Group Solutions Locations: India, South Asia

☆ I tried a tool that lets your coworkers rate your character. The startup behind it wants employers to use it for hiring.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-13 | by ( Tim Paradis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Kanny is a startup that uses character assessments to improve the hiring processes for employers. My coworkers — geniuses, all — made the evaluation using a tool from the startup Kanny, which aims to improve hiring by assessing what it calls a job candidate's work character. It is character," Kanny CEO and cofounder Sean Vassilaros told me. Yet the control that job seekers have, Vassilaros said, is in shaping the narrative of who they are. Samuels has also seen job seekers pass along proprietary information from their current employer to try to impress a prospective boss.

Persons: —, Sean Vassilaros, It's, Kanny, Vassilaros, I'm, whittle, Kyle Samuels, Samuels, Rebecca Arnold, Root, she's, Arnold, they've, you've Organizations: Service, Creative Talent, Consulting, LinkedIn Locations: Patagonia, Kanny

For Love & Money is a column from Business Insider answering your relationship and money questions. This week, a reader won't be able to afford to visit their friend when she moves. Write to For Love & Money using this Google form. I imagined us living as roomies in the retirement home someday," keep your love for your friend front and center. Write to For Love & Money using this Google form .

Persons: —, I'm, We're, aghast, Marco Polo, We're millennials, doesn't Organizations: Business, Service Locations: California

☆ The easy way to calculate how much protein you need, according to a nutrition coach for Olympians and CrossFitters
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-12 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Molloy said to consume 0.75 grams of protein per pound of body weight for optimal health. Related storiesA 2022 study supports this, finding that 0.7 grams per pound of body weight was optimal for strength gains. AdvertisementHowever, a person with a lot of weight to lose should calculate their protein intake based on their goal weight not their current weight, he said. Gradually add more protein to breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacksIf you want to increase your protein intake, Molloy advises looking at each of your meals in turn. "Once you've got those three meals sorted, you can start to look at other snacks throughout the day to try to increase your protein intake," Molloy said.

Persons: Mike Molloy, Molloy, —, that's, we've, you've Organizations: Service Locations: overeating

☆ Ozempic is driving up the cost of your health care, whether you can get your hands on it or not
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( Jessica Dickler | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

About 165 million Americans rely on employer-sponsored health insurance and yet, workers may still not get the coverage they want — particularly when it comes to drugs like Wegovy and Novo Nordisk's diabetes drug Ozempic. One in three employees are looking for more resources to combat obesity, according to a recent report by consulting firm Gallagher. Glucagon-like peptide-1 treatments such as Wegovy and Ozempic, which mimic hormones produced in the gut to suppress a person's appetite, are considered game changers on this front. Already, prescription drug costs jumped 8.6% last year, due in part to a surge in the use of GLP-1 drugs, according to a recent report by Mercer. "It becomes a lifelong drug," said Gary Kushner, chair and president of Kushner & Company, a benefits design and management company.

Persons: Gallagher, Trilliant, Mercer, Sunit Patel, actuary, Gary Kushner Organizations: Finance, Security, Kushner & Company Locations: U.S, Mercer's

☆ 5 mistakes to avoid making at a work happy hour, according to an etiquette coach
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( Alyshia Hull | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

She recommended being mindful of how much alcohol you're consuming at work events. AdvertisementHeading to happy hour with your colleagues and boss can be fun, but it can also be a tricky social scene to navigate. Dressing inappropriately can be seen as unprofessionalMeier said another common mistake people make at happy hour involves how they dress. AdvertisementLimit physical contact to a handshakeIt's best to remain professional and avoid physical contact beyond a handshake. Related stories"If you wouldn't usually hug a colleague, I personally would avoid hugging a colleague in a happy hour environment," Meier said.

Persons: —, it's, Myka Meier, Meier, It's Organizations: Service

☆ How a nonprofit is using mentoring to mitigate college enrollment gaps for first-generation students
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( Sponsor Post | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Take the case of high school students without post-secondary role models to inspire them. For first-generation students and students of color in underserved communities, the hurdles have mounted as schools and students navigate complications with financial aid forms and the removal of race-conscious admissions. Since then, the organization has helped 42,000 underserved high school students achieve their goals through mentorship. Starting in students' junior year of high school, mentor pairs participate in weekly online sessions and monthly in-person meetings. Up to 40% of low-income students don't enroll in college the fall after high school graduation despite being accepted.

Persons: Heather D, Wathington, iMentor, aren't, Heather McKenzie, mentees, it's Organizations: Technology, Insider Studios Locations: New York City, iMentor

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