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8 Ways to AMP UP Your Motivation

NOW THAT YOU KNOW WHAT'S HOLDING YOU BACK, try one or two of these expert-approved strategies to help you shore up your motivation to accomplish any goal.

When You Just DON'T WANNA

WE ALL KNOW WHAT WE'RE SUPPOSED TO BE DOING: cleaning out the closet, hitting the treadmill, getting that résumé done, [fill in your ugh task here].

SHOULD YOU BREAK UP WITH YOUR DOCTOR?

Maybe it is them. Even a good doctor-patient relationship sometimes runs its course. Here's when you should consider moving on for better health.

Getting surgery?

BEFORE YOU GO IN, TRY THESE FIVE THINGS FOR A SMOOTHER RECOVERY.

MY DIAGNOSIS Why Did I Always Hurt-Everywhere?

Her doc didn't believe her, and she had no time or money to search for a new one, so this working mom lived in pain for years.

THE DOCTOR IS IN The Truth About IUDs

The benefits of these small but mighty devices go beyond birth control.

WHAT'S UP WITH...BAD BREATH

If everything (and everyone) starts to wilt when you open your mouth, here's how to freshen things up.

Healthy Up Your Home

Milk and eggs aren't the only things with an expiration date.

THE SECRET TO Building Muscle After 50

Maintaining strength isn't just about keeping your metabolism firing - it'll improve your endurance, posture, flexibility, and bone health too.

Ditch Dark Circles

A makeup pro's tips for hiding discoloration under eyes

5 MYTHS ABOUT INTERMITTENT FASTING

Is restricting your food intake to certain hours or days the golden ticket to weight loss and longevity some say it is? Here, the true-or-false ticktock of eating by the clock.

PREVENTION PICKS

CHECK OFF THE ONES YOU WANT TO SNAG!

Take a Breather - Follow along to increase your peace.

With so much hustle and bustle packed into just a couple of short months, this time of year can feel overwhelming-but you can tame the pandemonium and focus on joy with a little bit of quiet "me time" spent meditating. "Taking a few moments to ground yourself, find your center, and reconnect with the present can make all the difference in calming the chaos," says Lindsey Benoit O'Connell, a certified meditation teacher and founder of The LAB Wellness. We asked her to write a quick guided meditation just for you.

Tomato and Feta Baked Eggs

Upgrade your morning with this flavor-packed, fuss-free meal.

BEST SNACKS for People With Diabetes

WORRIED THAT YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO GET YOUR SNACK ON WHILE MANAGING DIABETES?

5 Best GLUCOSE METERS

WHETHER YOU ARE PREDIAIBETIC OR HAVE TYPE 2 OR TYPE 1 DIABETES, maintaining steady blood glucose levels is key to feeling your best.

Your Diabetes QUESTIONS, Answered

DIABETES IS ONE OF THE MOST COMMON CHRONIC ILLNESSES IN THE COUNTRY, with nearly 15% of adults dealing with some form of the disease.

MY DIAGNOSIS I Knew My Chest Pains Weren't Normal

ER doctors sent her home several timesuntil she nearly died.

Kitchen Mishaps 101

Expert tips for dealing with accidents and how to stay safe

HINKING DRINKING

It turns out that what we thought we knew about the health benefits of a daily tipple might have come from skunked science. Here's a fresh look, without the beer goggles.

MEET THE EXPERTS Nerding Out on Nutrition

A registered dietitian discusses how good food makes good health possible.

5 MYTHS ABOUT VAGINAS

Let's clear up a few persistent (and shameinducing) ideas about grooming, scent, and more.

IS YOUR PET GETTING OLD?

As a pet ages, health issues can crop up even if they still behave like a youngster. Here, see if you know how to care for a graying pet.

YOUR NOVEMBER TO-DO LIST

CHECK OFF THE ONES YOU GET DONE!

Your Do-Anywhere Workout

Take this simple full-body plan with you when you're traveling over the holidays.

ONE LITTLE PILL IS HAVING A MOMENT

HERE'S WHY YOU'RE HEARING SO MUCH ABOUT MIFEPRISTONE, AND WHY IT'S SO IMPORTANT TO WOMEN'S HEALTH.

The Intuition Intervention

Heeding that \"Something doesn't feel right\" instinct can be the difference between unnecessary suffering and getting the treatment you need.

WHAT'S UP WITH...RANDOM WHISKERS

Chin, lip, cheek—a single wiry hair or more than one) can grow in the most inconvenient spot.

GOOD-MOOD FOODS

Tasty ways to help your emotions stay steady

5 Ways to STAY SHARPER Longer

SOME ADVICE FOR BRAIN STRENGTH, LIKE EATING A HEALTHY DIET, is pretty straightforward. Other recommendations, however, have become so broad-Do crossword puzzles! Get more sleep!-that you may feel stuck as to how to reap the brain benefits. Here, experts share what to focus on.