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Make your bath the ultimate health booster

Turns out a nightly soak can improve your health. How? It lowers your blood pressure, tames stress hormones and improves your sleep. And these simple tweaks supercharge your bath's health-boosting effects

Secret to healthy aging

We all want to live longer, but we also want to stay active and independent as time goes by. The key to both: giving cellular structures called telomeres a little TLC. Located on the tips of DNA strands, telomeres defend cells against aging and help tissues regenerate and repair. And Danish research reveals keeping telomeres in shape optimizes energy, muscle strength and mobility. While telomeres shorten over time, here's how to keep them long and healthy

Mood-lifting scents for $30 or less

Gourmand, or food-inspired, perfumes are the biggest trend in fragrance today, and wearing one may just lift your spirits! Read on to discover the comforting and affordable scent that's right for you.

This military mom cooks up love for sailors on Thanksgiving

When Karrie Anderson's son joined the Navy, she wanted to make sure that he and his fellow sailors felt at home on Thanksgiving. So she rented a house near the base to prepare four days of feasts for these young heroes-and give them lots of mom hugs!

Let spooky 'leftovers' help others!

From unopened candy to jack-o'-lanterns, we have a few feel-great ways to give Halloween goodies a second life!

Creamy & so dreamy

Our easy no-bake filling makes this beauty a breeze to whip up

"Help! How do I heal a family rift?"

With one in three people experiencing family estrangement, we asked experts how to address this sense of loss and consider reconciliation

Look gorgeous for $15 or less!

Not only are these drugstore makeup products affordable, they've also gone viral on social media recently—and for good reason. Learn why they're worth adding to your cart!

'Sugar fat' disappears

Baker Jayne Jones' treats can help lower blood sugar and shrink belly fat 650% faster

"Magnesium helped me sleep!"

After struggling for almost a decade with debilitating insomnia, Kendra Jarratt finally discovered an inexpensive natural remedy that has her sleeping more soundly than she has in years

Soothe sciatica pain naturally

Excess pressure on the sciatic nerve can cause a tingling, burning or shooting sensation that radiates from the lower back through the buttock or leg. And when you're in the middle of a sciatica flare-up, your priority is getting relief ASAP. To speed healing, just...

Itchy scalp? 3 ways to get rid of dandruff

Dandruff is a sign of seborrheic dermatitis, says dermatologist Heather Woolery-Lloyd, M.D. \"This causes scales, flakes, itching and redness on the scalp,\" she says. It may be a reaction to a type of yeast found on the skin, adds dermatologist Rosanne Paul, D.O. Here's how to treat it

She helps fill the bellies & hearts of military families!

Army wife Monica Bassett's heart hurt when she saw a social media post from a military family who couldn't afford enough food. So she decided to start a pantry to make sure the loved ones of our heroes never go hungry!

"Every day is an opportunity to grow!"

At just 11 years old, Candace Cameron Bure won our hearts as D.J. Tanner on Full House, and for the past 37 years, she's continued to delight millions with her feel-good movies and unflappable faith. But her journey hasn't always been easy. Here, Candace opens up about her battle with depression and how she finds hope

Librarian loans out wedding dresses!

Since she was a girl, Adele Puccio has loved wedding gowns. It always saddened her that most end up in the back of a closet. But today, this librarian has come up with a beautiful way to recycle these lovely dresses!

Aspook-tacular matchmaking

As a Halloween enthusiast down on her luck when it came to love, Cassie wasn't expecting to fall head over heels for her handsome client

Money questions answered

Picture this: You’re in a store or browsing online for a certain item, when another product catches your eye.

"Every day is a new chance to make magic!"

Food Network star Chef Duff Goldman, 49, is beloved by millions for his charm and whimsy on Kids Baking Championship and hit Baking Championship seasonal series. And this Halloween, he's sharing his magical recipe for turning life's obstacles into opportunities and sweet success

"Help me be more persuasive!"

Whether you want to get a stubborn kiddo to clean their room or disarm an argumentative relative, our experts reveal the art of persuasion

Drop pounds like Ozempic

We're living in a world full of foods that trigger constant hunger, cravings and thoughts about eating.

"Crocheting finally cured my chronic anxiety!"

A prolonged illness had left Alison Arnoff, 60, with severe stress and worry. Nothing helped her runaway thoughts, until she discovered a fun hobby that restored her calm...and her life!

Healthy with fall hobbies!

Your favorite autumn pastimes are proven health boosters

Soothe your fall headache

Hate missing out on a beautiful autumn day because of a seasonal headache? These tricks tame throbbing fast

Help for receding gums

\"Receding gums occur when the gum around a tooth shrinks, exposing the root,\" explains dentist Teresa Yang, DDS. They're a form of gum disease, or periodontitis. \"Anyone is at risk, but it's more likely as we get older due to normal wear and tear,\" affirms dentist Joyce Kahng, DDS. To halt gum recession...

Secret to a fitter heart

A resting heart rate (RHR) of between 50 and 100 is perfectly normal for most people, but a study published in the journal Open Heart found that nudging yours below 77 beats a minute may have the bonus of reducing your risk of heart disease by as much as 50%. And these three simple tricks lower your RHR without a fuss

Ward off fall viruses

Heading out on hayrides, going leaf-peeping, preparing for trick-or-treaters—there's so much we love about fall. But dips in temperature and humidity this time of year can cause respiratory viruses such as colds, flu and COVID to spread more easily, a report in the journal The Science of the Total Environment suggests. Fortunately, these strategies increase your immune system's antiviral armor so you can enjoy the season to the fullest

The secret to gorgeous hair: Scalp serums

Adding a scalp serum to your hair-care routine is an easy way to get healthier, thicker hair. Here, affordable options to try based on your scalp needs

She brings loads of smiles and fun to hospitalized children!

When Malia Litman, who has MS, started volunteering in the library of a children's hospital, her heart broke seeing the kids sad and anxious. Then she started dressing up in fun, colorful costumes and, suddenly, her visits elicited smiles and joy

Treat yourself

Whether you love carving pumpkins for Halloween or cuing up a scary movie, your favorite little fall indulgences boost your health and happiness

The monster match dance

Halloween-obsessed Mandy had given up hope of finding her spooky soulmate until a chance run-in at a local store changes her haunting fate