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Outsmart warm-weather charley horses
More than 60% of us over age 50 startle awake at night with intense leg or foot cramps. Everything from the way we make our bed to tiny shifts in temperature can overstimulate nerves and trigger muscles to fire at night instead of resting and recovering. Luckily, help is here!
Bye-bye, summer brain fog!
If you're feeling foggy more often lately, it's not your imagination: Harvard scientists say summer heat takes a toll on brain function, increasing memory lapses and mental fuzziness by up to 114%. And while it's natural to worry about 'senior moments,' you don't have to: The brain blips don't signal a flagging memory, and your focus will naturally sharpen again come fall. To stay clearheaded now (and through the dog days of summer!)...
With faith and love, we can overcome anything!
When 17-year-old Rivka Shotkin entered the Miami Marathon, despite being paralyzed and in a wheelchair, she never imagined she would inspire millions and teach the world the true meaning of being a winner!
She lost 101 lbs at age 60!
\"What happened to the patient in 402?\" asked nurse practitioner Laurie Osborne, getting ready for her shift at a Nevada hospital.
All the summer movies you want-for less
Excited to watch the latest summer blockbusters but dread the high cost of movie tickets and streaming? Read on for lots of easy ways to save in theaters or at home
Outsmart summer odors!
Warm weather and increased humidity can create pungent indoor smells. Luckily, our tips will keep the stink at bay!
Decadent delight!
Dark brown sugar and buttermilk stirred into the batter infuse this easy from-scratch treat with deep, rich flavor
Keep-your-cool summer mmm
It's easy to take dinner outdoors with hot-off-the-grill favorites that are a breeze to put together
Fresh-picked orange party
Invite friends and family over to savor a summer day. This sweet citrus get-together is filled with adorable flourishes, tasty treats and signature sips-it's sure to inspire smiles!
"Help! I can't stop worrying about money!"
With inflation soaring, it's no wonder 60% of us fret over money. Here, how to take the edge off of financial fears and regain control
Doctor's Rx for meno-belly
YouTube's Dr. Eric Berg reveals the 3-ingredient meal secret that targets your middle and helps melt up to 22 lbs in 9 days*
"After years of GI issues, I have my life back!"
Decades of digestive problems kept Lisamarie Monaco practically confined to her bathroom, until she finally discovered the sneaky cause and the natural cure that restored her health
Home cures for summer bothers
With these simple remedies on hand, you can sail through even hot, humid days looking and feeling your very best!
Ancient Indian remedies that work!
For thousands of years, medical practitioners in India looked to nature to stay healthy. Now, science shows this ancient practice of Ayurveda ('science of life') heals health bothers head to toe
Slash your stroke risk by 72%
Fun in the sun beckons! But heat can raise the risk of an ischemic stroke, the most common type of stroke, which blocks blood flow in the brain. Scientists in Israel found a link between higher ambient temperatures and stroke. Warmer weather and humidity swings affect the autonomic nervous system, which helps regulate heart rate and blood pressure. To curb your risk, just...
Freedom from warm-weather hot flashes
High temperatures disrupt our ability to regulate heat, upping the risk of menopausal hot flashes by 66%, say University of Michigan scientists. And for 33% of women, flushing continues for a decade after menopause. Luckily, these fixes help you sail through sweltering days!
So long, summer tiredness!
You love pickleball and playing with your grandkids.
These 81-year-old friends went around the world in 80 days!
When Ellie Hamby and Sandy Hazelip took off to travel the world for their 81st birthdays, the two best friends knew it would be an incredible experience...but what they didn't expect was how their adventure of a lifetime would end up inspiring millions of others to get out and live life to the fullest!
Easy ways to slash summer energy costs!
Our simple strategies will boost your home's efficiency and your bottom line
Add style with chic cork accents!
Transform leftover wine corks into unexpectedly stylish outdoor displays! Here, DIY pro Tracey Amadio shares the simple and affordable how-to's
Cool, creamy mmm
These sure-to-wow treats start with a foolproof chocolate graham cracker crust
"You deserve to feel good!"
As a fitness icon for 40+ years, Denise Austin, 66, has given millions of pep talks through the TV screen, helping women feel their best. But behind the success and smiles, this guru has needed her own share of pick-me-ups, especially after losing her biggest fan-her mother, Rita. Here, Denise reveals how she infuses joy and gratitude into each day, just like Mom taught her
Water cure for over-50 fat
With 98 million views and counting, TikTok has gone crazy for water 'recipes' that use sugar-free mixes and syrups to make ordinary H₂O really exciting. There's fancy lemonade, Skittles punch, even pink wedding cake, banana split and unicorn cotton candy flavors.
Wacky ways to reverse prediabetes
More than 1 in 3 American adults have prediabetes-elevated blood-sugar levels not high enough to be considered type 2 diabetes and 80% don't even realize it! Luckily, these tips make it easy to bring blood sugar back into balance
Let summer fun bolster your bones
Strong bones keep you steady and block debilitating falls. Yet 1 in 3 women over age 50 have osteoporosisweak and brittle bones prone to fracture-thanks to plunging estrogen levels. And up to 59% of us don't realize it! Once diagnosed, prescriptions can help. But they can cause nausea, heartburn and joint pain. To the rescue: fun fixes that keep your skeleton strong
Make your meds work even better!
Half of us rely on medications daily to feel our best. Now, research reveals that a few simple tricks can supercharge the ability of your Rx, OTC medication or vaccination to keep you extra healthy effortlessly
Little joys that speed slimming
We want to look our best during swimsuit season, but we also want to enjoy summer’s tasty treats without worry. The key to doing both? Clearing out liver fat. Swedish scientists say doing so optimizes metabolism to boost fat-burning ability by 400%. And it safeguards your sunny mood too! Research in Frontiers in Nutrition suggests lowering liver fat tames inflammation to curb the risk of blue moods by 67%. All it takes is enjoying life’s little pleasures
She helps people in need feed their beloved pets!
When Eileen Lambert started volunteering at an animal shelter and saw far too many pets being relinquished because their owners couldn't afford to feed them, she followed her heart and has kept thousands of animals with the families who love them!
Love gardening but not all the aches? Try this!
Puttering around in your garden is great for your mood, but it can be hard on your joints. Here, easy ways to take the ‘ouch’ out of outdoor tasks
This pup makes the world smile-with her art!
Lisa Kite loved teaching her new pup to do amazing tricks. But when she taught her how to paint, Ivy proved to be a real ‘pupcasso,’ whose talent now raises money for charity and spreads joy to millions!