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He turned his life around, now he helps his community thrive!
At an early age, Tyrique Glasgow was caught up in a life of drugs, guns and violence and he led other neighborhood youths down the same path. Today, the 40-year-old is still a leader in his neighborhood - but these days, he instead inspires kids to follow him into a life of hope, service and opportunity!
"This simple method helped me beat burnout!"
When Rebecca Maher started feeling so overwhelmed by her job that she found herself mentally and physically exhausted, she considered retiring...until a simple practice changed everything!
Swaps that slash diabetes risk
You know it's important to ward off type 2 diabetes (high blood sugar caused by insulin resistance + inadequate insulin production). Risk of the condition, which can lead to heart trouble and kidney disease, increases by up to sixfold between ages 44 and 65. Here's how you can sidestep trouble altogether
Hobbies that make you healthy!
More of us are carving out time for leisure activities. Now, research shows popular hobbies have extra health-boosting perks!
Bye-bye, brain blips!
More than 60% of us are bothered by blips in thinking after age 50, finds Baylor University research. Luckily, these tricks help in a big way!
Peach-Melba Angel Cake
Light as a cloud and a breeze to whip up with a mix, this dreamy delight is layered with almond-infused cream
Cranberry Iced Tea
Citrus-flavored green tea comes together with our easy-prep lime syrup in this berry-licious refresher
Rich, creamy mmm
For just the right amount of sweet crunch, we layered this frozen delight with a quick-prep, coconut-kissed meringue
Reverse autumn hair loss-naturally!
As fall nears, hair shedding as much as doubles, say U.K. scientists. Hair quietly goes into a ‘resting’ phase during summer. Then when temperatures cool, follicles interpret the change as a signal to shift into a ‘shedding’ phase. Luckily, these tips help stop seasonal shedding
She lost 97 lbs at age 71!
This $2-a-week mineral powder speeds fat burn 97% to help you lose up to 15 lbs in 10 days
"Essential oils cured my migraines!"
For more than 35 years, Lisa Erickson was sidelined about 15 days a month by excruciating headaches…until she concocted her own natural remedy that stopped the pain for good!
Don't throw away great health!
Some of the most common kitchen toss-outs are often packed with nutrients even more potent than the ‘main’ foods they come from. Here’s how to harness their benefits
New ways to spruce up your home for less!
Want to refresh your home with new furniture and decor? Labor Day sales aren’t the only way to save! Here, decorating pros reveal new ways to get all you want while slashing the cost
The safest natural sleep aids
Your body's production of the sleep hormone melatonin dips with age. And while OTC melatonin gummies can help, a new study found they can contain up to 3.5 times as much melatonin as they say they do. \"Taking too much melatonin can cause nightmares, headaches and grogginess,\" says sleep medicine expert Shelby Harris, PsyD. To boost your levels naturally, just...
Nature's best heartburn fixes
We love digging into our favorite fare at barbecues and picnics. The hitch? Rich foods and alcoholic drinks can trigger heartburn. Luckily, these natural tricks can help
MD's own cure for meno-flab
Dr. Mary Claire Haver reveals everyday foods that help us burn fat 647% faster-so we drop up to a pound a day*
Speed-heal your sciatica-naturally!
When sciatica flares, it feels like a painful jolt shooting down your buttocks and legs. For the 40% of people who’ve dealt with the condition, which is caused by excess pressure on the sciatic nerve, finding relief may be easier than you think, thanks to these tricks that speed healing
Outsmart late-summer puffiness
Tired and puffy? Sluggish kidneys may be to blame. The organs keep fluid levels in balance and flush draining toxins and waste from the bloodstream.
Cures for change-of-season bothers
Sail through the everyday health hassles that pop up during the 'shoulder season' to feel your absolute best!
The best make up dupes for women over 50!
A quick scroll through social media and you'll find influencers singing the praises of dupes-products that are nearly identical to high-end formulas but cost far less! So we tapped over50 beauty YouTuber Laura Rae (@LauraRaeBeauty) for her triedand-true dupes to beautiful, stat!
"Help me deal with patronizing people!"
We’ve all dealt with people whose condescending attitudes have made us feel bad. Here, experts share easy ways to change the script
Add happy flair with sunflowers!
All it takes to create striking floral accents is a handful of happy-faced blooms! Here, floral pro Jessica Foley of FlowerMoxie.com shares the easy and affordable how-to's
“Harvesting love and kindness can truly change people’s lives!”
When Rachel Landis saw unpicked fruit on trees in her community falling to the ground and left to rot, she couldn’t help but think of all the people unable to afford nutritious food for their families. Someone needs to do something, Rachel thought. Taking up the challenge, she founded a nonprofit to get hungry people the food they need!
No-sweat secrets to lower blood pressure
Sure, keeping a lid on your blood pressure cuts heart disease risk by 50%. But a British study reveals that when blood pressure is in the healthy range (below 120/80 mmHg), blood flow to other organs is optimized too. The result: Risks of kidney and liver disease drop by 47% and lung disease risk dips by 28%. And while hormonal changes that occur after age 50 can double women’s odds of developing high blood pressure, it’s easy to combat the climb. Just…
Love as sweet as honey
Honey Lambert’s life is full of all work and no play…until a handsome stranger sits down next to her and fills her world with new possibilities
Finally! Relief from menopausal dryness
Shifting hormones mean skin from head to toe has a harder time staying hydrated after menopause. And everything from mild dehydration to more time spent in air-conditioned rooms increases the risk of dryness complaints by up to 37% in the summer. These fixes can help!
Freedom from ragweed allergies
About 14 million women deal with allergies this time of year, when ragweed flowers mature. A single plant can produce 1 billion pollen grains! And 75% of those who are allergic to springtime pollen are also allergic to ragweed. So if your symptoms flared in spring, they're likely kicking up again now. Here, the best natural cures
How to find out if your clutter is worth $1,000s!
Have antiques, costume jewelry, vintage furniture you’ve inherited or don’t need? They could be worth a fortune! Here, easy ways to learn how much your keepsakes could rake in
"I make $300 a month selling my crochet crafts!"
Diane Stone found the perfect way to keep her hands busy and her bank account flush! Here’s how
"Don't forget to take care of you!"
Country music legend Patty Loveless is known for her big voice and heartfelt style. But after her husband began battling health issues in the early 2000s, Patty put her career to the side to become his caretaker-and life as she knew it changed forever. Here, how faith, family and a little bit of fresh air keep her joyful