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Block embarrassing bladder leaks

Half of all women (and 75% of those over age 65) deal with bladder leaks, according to Mayo Clinic experts. And winter weather may worsen the problem since cool temperatures can cause muscles around the bladder to tense and spasm. Luckily, there are simple steps you can take to keep bladder leakage at bay

Fast fixes for Christmas tree troubles!

From stopping needle loss to treating sap stains, we have the easy tricks that'll ensure your holiday tree stays lush

10 BRILLIANT USES FOR BUBBLE WRAP

Savvy ways to repurpose the packing staple

"I lost 22 lbs in a month"

Discover the essential oil secret that helps women like Anita Lesko melt 400% more fat-without dieting

ELEUTHERA'S CULTURED CLUB

Are you actually staying here? You'll quickly get used to this question if you're lucky enough to occupy one of just 11 cottages, suites, and villas at The Potlatch Club, Eleuthera's dreamy, intimate new boutique resort.

Character-Driven

On Florida's Siesta Key, a family built their forever house from the ground up, fashioning a home that could fool even a local into believing it had been there all along

elements of surprise

A SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FAMILY REIMAGINED THEIR MEDITERRANEAN HOME AS A MODERN OASIS WHERE EVERY SPACE AND DESIGN DETAIL UNFOLDS LIKE A SECRET

Caribbean Queens

Meet the six islands—and their showstopping stays that should be at the top of your winter escape vacation list

BAHAMIAN BASE CAMP

A magical compound in Nassau's historic Old Fort community is a relaxed gathering place for a large, London-based family

CAPE CODDER

With its ruby red cranberry hue, this sublimely simple cocktail joins the holiday fun in winter as nimbly as it reigns as summer's happy hour essential for New Englanders from Maine to Massachusetts.

6 TRUE & UPLIFTING TALES

A paws-itive sign \"Two weeks after my beloved cat, Martha, passed from old age, I went ahead and decorated my Christmas tree, even though my heart wasn't in it.

EASY WAYS TO Pump Up the Volume

Tricks to transform your tresses

5 WAYS TO SICKPROOF YOUR HOLIDAYS

Stay healthy all season with these clever-and easy-strategies

Radiant in Red

3 steps to wearing the bold hue at any age

POWER UP YOUR PROTEIN WITH CREATINE

There are some stories-like How the Grinch Stole Christmas-that we know by heart. Another tale that may be all too familiar to many of us: How we try to slim, only to regain more weight than we lost.

FOUND: HELP FOR HOLIDAY SLEEP LOSS

If you're tossing and turning a lot more this time of year, you're not alone: New research shows Americans lose nearly 40 minutes of sleep each night over the hectic holiday season. To the rescue: Experts share simple tips to transform sleepless nights into sweet, sugarplum dreams, including the strategy that works for 9 in 10 people

CONFIDENCE, TRADITIONS & ALL THE Good Things

FOR MORE THAN FOUR DECADES, Martha Stewart has been a lifestyle icon.

MARTHA STEWART'S NEW Cookbook

Step into Martha Stewart's kitchen with a collection of timeless recipes sure to elevate your everyday meals and make holiday celebrations extra special

CHRISTMAS TREES GIVE HOPE TO MILITARY FAMILIES

For many soldiers and their loved ones, the holidays can be difficult, both emotionally and financially. But thanks to the Trees for Troops program, hundreds of their homes and hearts are filled with Christmas cheer every year

FAITH & LAUGHTER

GIVE ME STRENGTH AS A SANDWICH GENERATION’ CAREGIVER

Sandra Lee's Simply Special Christmas!

Ring in good cheer with Sandra's festive eats

A chat with Aunt Sandy Claus

For beloved chef, Emmy Award-winning TV host and QVC Q50 Ambassador Sandra Lee, 58, Christmas has a very special place in her heart. Every year, she transforms into 'Aunt Sandy Claus' a persona forged during a difficult time in her childhood-with the goal of filling the season with warmth and love. Here, her secrets to making the holiday, and every day, magical

Breathe easier with a little COPD self-care

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is the umbrella term for lung conditions like emphysema and chronic bronchitis that narrow and inflame airways. While bronchodilator inhalers are a cornerstone of COPD management, lifestyle tweaks help too. Here, three strategies

Make holiday memories last!

'Tis the season for making happy memories we want to cherish for years to come. The key: optimizing levels of a protein called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). It's so crucial for brain-cell growth and repair that experts have dubbed it 'Miracle-Gro for the brain.' And according to a JAMA Neurology study, keeping BDNF levels high can slash women's risk of memory loss by up to 56%. Plus, findings in Pharmaceutics reveal BDNF protects against depression too. To boost levels naturally, just...

"Rosemary oil regrew my thinning hair!"

For two years, Katie Smith, 49, tried everything to stop her hair from shedding. Then she found a natural remedy that restored the fullness and health of her locks. Here, she shares her story

Easy, age-old pain cures

Ancient folk remedies from around the globe have been known to soothe everything from headaches to stiff joints for generations. And exciting modern research now backs these classic cures up.

This 'Santa Camp' helps spread hope and holiday cheer!

Dan Greenleaf, a professional Santa, co-founded Santa Camp in the woods of New Hampshire to teach aspiring Santas, Mrs. Clauses and elves how to spread joy and fun

Feel-good beauty gifts for $20 or less

These affordable beauty buys are great to gift to loved ones (or yourself!) this holiday season

Bolster your immune system

As the holiday season gets into full swing, the last thing you want is to be sidelined by a cold or virus. These tricks keep your immunity up

old soul

A restrained, rustic getaway off South Africa's Western Cape bows to the regal landscape