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This adorable rescue donkey spreads joy to seniors!

When Erin Larson adopted a donkey, she hoped he would be a good friend for her blind horse. Tiptoe turned out to be that and so much more. Today, he is nuzzling his way into the hearts of nursing home residents!

Keep your mind sharp for life

Our brains age along with the rest of us, and around 40% of us will deal with some form of memory loss after 65. The good news? Easy lifestyle tweaks can give you the brain of someone up to 15 years younger, according to research in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. To safeguard your memory, just...

Home remedies for a frozen shoulder

Hormone changes after age 40 can spur inflammation that thickens the connective tissue around the shoulder joint, causing pain and reduced mobility. Luckily, about 90% of cases eventually resolve without surgery. In the meantime, these tricks provide relief and speed healing

Pest-proof yourself this summer!

Our clever tricks will allow you to enjoy summer without intruders like mosquitos, ants and ticks spoiling the fun

"You're loved-just as you are!"

Leeza Gibbons, 67, was a TV icon during the '80s and '90s, as the host of Entertainment Tonight and her talk show Leeza. But it's her role as caregiver-first to her mother who had Alzheimer's and recently to her mother-inlaw-that she's found the most gratifying and challenging. Here, she shares her best advice for finding calm and joy even during hard times

"Stepped black tea bags cured my sties!"

After a lifetime of suffering with red, itchy, painful sties, Sherry Boykin finally found a simple remedy that gets rid of them in a matter of hours-and it was in her kitchen all along

Gardening makes you healthier!

A study in Preventive Medicine Reports suggests that a few small tweaks to your time spent digging, weeding and pruning can deliver big health benefits. Here's how

Genius hacks to Summer-proof your hair!

Dealing with frizz, limp locks, brassy color and more this time of year? These smart strategies keep tresses looking youthful and gorgeous despite summer's harsh elements

"Help! My doctor doesn't listen to me!"

If your ailments have ever been dismissed as typical 'female bothers,' a product of your weight or part of getting older, here's how to get the medical care you deserve

TRANSFORM YOUR BODY

Study: Superfruit benefits are so close to new weight-loss drugs, it can help women lose weight 17x faster

Her son's last wish gave her hope and new purpose in life

Ben Algar had just started carpentry school when he was diagnosed with cancer and had to leave for treatment. He prayed to return to class but told his instructor, \"If I am not able, my mom will go in my place.\" When he lost his battle, she fulfilled his last request

SAVE BIG while eliminating medical debt!

Overwhelmed with bills from your doctor, hospital or dentist? Here's how to save a bundle while paying down health-care debt

Relax with the Sunday reset!

Our stress often soars on Sunday in anticipation of the week ahead. That's why experts at CleanTok―a part of Tik Tok devoted to cleaning hacks-devised the \"Sunday reset,\" easy ways to breeze through end-of-week chores!

Fast 'n' fresh summer pastas

Loaded with in-season produce, these satisfying dinners are ready in 30 minutes or less

"Never forget you are enough!"

The bestselling, most-awarded female gospel artist of all time, CeCe Winans, 59, shines bright, not just on stage, but in her community as a beacon of kindness, faith and generosity. But she's had times of darkness, like after losing her brother Ronald and later, her dear friend Whitney Houston. Here, how prayer and gratitude brought her through the storm-and back into the light!

"Help! I feel like a fraud!"

Worried you'll be 'found out' as not good enough? Here, ways to outsmart imposterism and focus on just how much you have to offer

Weight drops, mood soars

A big reason many of us want to lose weight is simply to feel better-happier, healthier, more at ease, more energized. Now there's evidence a twist on lowcarb eating not only speeds off fat, \"it can lead to remarkable mood improvements,\" says Georgia Ede, M.D., Harvard-trained author of Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind. Consider this: When scientists recently put seniors on a low-carb plan enhanced with nuts, they lost 14.8 times more weight and saw spirits soar 6.89 times higher than traditional low-cal dieters. As a bonus, \"when well-being increases that much, sustaining healthy changes becomes easier long-term,\" notes Dr. Ede. Colorado grandmother Ashley Malik is living proof. Four years after dropping five sizes and reversing prediabetes, Ashley's still lean and flying high. Read on for her inspiring story and to learn how to get your own waist-shrinking, joy-boosting results.

She gives hope to cancer patients

Since being diagnosed with a rare eye cancer, Ashley McCrary has used faith to sustain her through years of treatment. Today, she has found a way to share that strength with others

Outsmart your DNA!

Glad to have inherited your eye color but wish you could change health traits passed down through your DNA? These easy tricks keep you happy and healthy, regardless of your genes

World's best health cures

Folks around the globe have passed down tried-and-tested remedies for centuries. Now, studies confirm these natural fixes nix health hassles

Sail through summer free of UTIs

As we age, the risk of a urinary tract infection (UTI) increases due to weaker pelvic floor muscles and hormonal changes that allow bacteria to build in the urinary tract. And hotter summer temps up the odds of dehydration, which can prevent the bladder from flushing bacteria. Here's how to keep UTIs at bay

Shortcuts to lower blood pressure

You don't need to overhaul your life to keep your blood pressure below 120/80 mmHg. A few no-fuss tweaks to your daily routine can make a big difference in lowering blood pressure to a heart-smart range

Unleash more happy energy

Splashing in the pool, playing pickleball, picnics with friends...now that summer is here, we want to enjoy the season with energy to spare. The key: recharging structures called mitochondria that act like tiny batteries inside cells. When mitochondria are functioning at their peak, so are we: energy revs, muscles stay strong and metabolism hums. Plus, we enjoy decreased risks of dementia, heart disease and diabetes. To power up your energy engines, just...

Wow with a cooling summer cut

These trendy styles not only help you beat the heat, but they also come with beautifying perks!

They lift spirits with food & hope

After a devastating tornado hit Joplin, Missouri, in 2011, barbecue hobbyist Stan Hays got fellow cooks together to serve meals to victims and first responders. That act of love grew into Operation BBQ Relief, which has served millions of meals

"I make 10K a month with my princess parties!"

Karrie Mueller found a magical way to bring joy to kids and jingle to her pockets! Here's how she does it

Babs' Memorial Day eats

Social media star Babs Costello shares her easy recipes for backyard barbecue success

"Help! I'm so impatient!"

Cultivating greater patience melts stress and boosts resilience. Here, simple ways to invite more strength and serenity into your life

Foods that fix fat loss

Fed up with diets but still want to hit a healthier weight? Here's an amazing hack to try: Eat 30 different plants a week. Turns out, that's all it takes to radically improve your microbiome, the collection of 100 trillion microbes that call your body home. Current research, including some on identical twins, \"shows that the microbiome plays the biggest role in determining the number on the scale-bigger than carb intake, exercise or even calories,\" says nutrition expert Stephen Perrine, author of The Full-Body Fat Fix. Perrine adds that a 30-plant strategy boosts the microbiome fast, triggering rapid changes in bloat, energy, fat burn and overall health. Florida mom Vicki Sheerin even says increasing the variety of plants she eats was the key that allowed her to drop 227 pounds. Keep reading to learn how to make your own microbiome magic.

"This app cured my insomnia!"

Trouble sleeping night after night left Kathy Dean dragging through her days. She felt hopeless, until discovering her cellphone was the key to unlocking sound, restful sleep