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SAY CHEESE

Look your best in every pic you take.

Healthy Hair for a Lifetime

Skip these common styling mistakes and shine on and on.

BUY BELIEVE

The real deal on how to manage the damage.

PROACTIVE INGREDIENTS

Dermatologists share what to look for in your skin-care picks to avoid fine lines, age spots, and sun damage.

COME HOME TO CALM

Make smart decor choices that are like a cozy hug for your brain.

THE POWER OF AWE

Cultivating this wondrous emotion can help you relax, improve your health, and make you more Satisfied with your life. The best part? It’s easy to find awe anytime, anywhere.

CATCH SOME DOWNTIME

Our always-on culture can be bad for you. Here's how to give your brain a break.

Eating for the Long Haul

By nourishing your body right, you may be able to slow down the aging process. Certain foods can help you live long and stay sharp.

EAT BRILLIANTLY!

Add these staples to your diet to help fuel and fortify your command center.

WHERE DID I PUT MY KEYS?

If you're north of 40, this may be a familiar refrain, right along with \"Where's my wallet?\" A health writer of a certain age digs into what's normal, what's not, and how to shore up your memory.

THE FUN SECRET TO LIVING LONGER

Hint: It’s your relationships with friends, family, even Fido.

THE FUN SECRET TO LIVING LONGER

Hint: It's your relationships with friends, family, even Fido.

TRAIN YOUR BRAIN

Tap these genius strategies to improve your brain fitness and maintain your mental edge.

WHO BECOMES A SUPER-AGER?

Genetics play a part, but there's a lot more to it than that.

Is It OK to Use Soap on a Cast-Iron Skillet?

Everyone's got thoughts! We collected yours, then called on the experts to settle the debate once and for all.

DIY IDEAS - GET IT DONE!

All those amazing projects you've been saving on Instagram and Pinterest? It's time to start crossing them off your list! We rounded up some popular home and life improvements, with how-tos from the people who, y'know, got them done!

Oldies but Goodies

My home has crooked floors, drafty windows, antique dishes, and a bed that doesn't even fit a standard mattress. I wouldn't have it any other way.

MOTHER GODDESSES

The \"divine female\" has taken many forms across time and cultures.

RULES OF THE DOG PARK

It's all fun and games-as long as you plan your visit correctly and everybody plays nice.

Modern Manners Advice for Your Social Quandaries

KRISTEN ASKS... My friend works very hard as a teacher. Her husband has a couple of side jobs that don't bring in any real income to support their family. Whenever something goes wrong, like a problem with the car, her husband has his hand out asking for help from friends and family. As a result, they owe me money-but I see them going out to dinner and shopping. How do I ask for my $500 back?

WHEN YOU'RE A PRODUCTIVE PROCRASTINATOR

A science-based look at why your home is never cleaner than when you're on deadline. Plus, how to break the habit.

Outdoor Furniture

Disinvite dirt and grime from cookouts, pool hangs, and patio parties.

THINGS COOKS KNOW - NEVER SWEAT SUPPER AGAIN

Armed with these meal-planning tips, you'll always have an answer to that dreaded 5 o'clock question: \"What's for dinner?\"

The Books List Top Picks for Book Club & Beyond

The Cemetery of Untold Stories, the latest by literary legend Julia Alvarez (In the Time of the Butterflies), centers on Alma, a writer living in Vermont who inherits a small plot in the Dominican Republic, her family's homeland.

What DIY project are you most proud of?

I wanted a little more character in my foyer, so I made stained-glass windows using metal strips, glass paint, and patience. The light splashes color onto the walls each morning and makes me happy.

IF YOU WANT TO lean into native plants

\"Natives\" is an umbrella term for plants that are indigenous to your area. That means they're already adapted to your climate, may require less tending, and are amenable to your pollinators.

IF YOU WANT TO help the pollinators

The bees (and the butterflies, moths, wasps, and hummingbirds) need you! Make smart planting choices now to get your yard buzzworthy.

Cut the Clutter Clear out what's taking up space in your homeand your mind.

Clutter tends to sneak up on you. One minute, you have a coat closet full (but not too full) of coats. The next, it's bursting at the hinges with sports equipment, pet supplies, broken appliances, and, yeah, way too many puffers.

NERDING OUT - BIRDSONG

How the twittering set learns to speak

SMART MONEY - THE FINANCIAL DECISION THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING

Sometimes, one thoughtful shake-up can make a big difference.