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Be heart-smart with fall fun

It's no secret that women with healthy hearts live longer. In fact, experts estimate avoiding heart disease extends longevity by up to 16 years. But keeping your heart disease-free also makes those extra years more enjoyable. French findings reveal that a healthy ticker optimizes blood flow to protect against depression, muscle weakness and fatigue. And outsmarting heart disease doesn't have to be hard. These strategies are easy and enjoyable!

She gifts hope to women battling cancer!

When Cathy Angel faced her darkest hours battling breast cancer during a painful divorce, she found solace through thoughtful cards and gifts from loved ones. Once in remission, she decided to pay that love forward and offer the same comfort to others who could use an angel of their own!

will you STAY FOR DINNER?

Many cherished Christmas memories are made around the table. Set the scene with one of these fresh takes on festive tablescapes.

all through the HOUSE

Every December, a couple relish their family traditions-and celebrate the magical season with decorations and gifts inspired by their home's setting.

CRAFTED WITH CARE

When it comes to holiday decorating, this California homeowner opts for heartfelt embellishments over fancy flash. Every vignette adds seasonal spirit without distracting from her home's function.

SELF-CARE, SOUL FOOD & Bouncing Back with Hallmark actress, author and TV host ALISON SWEENEY

Beloved for her breakout role as Sami Brady on the daytime soap opera Days of Our Lives, Alison Sweeney became so popular at just age 16 that she brought home four Soap Opera Digest Awards and a Fan-Voted Daytime Emmy.

I CREATED A JOYFUL 'NEW NORMAL' AS MY SON'S CAREGIVER

As the mother and caretaker of a 24-year-old son with autism, Anne Couldridge feels a tug on her heart as she watches her friends' adult kids fly the nest to pursue their dreams. But Anne's unique life has taught her there are so many beautiful moments worth celebrating

IS 'SPAVING' The New Saving?

Spending more to save more—is it worth it? How to know if a deal is too good to be true

CHARM with chalk paint!

This trendy paint technique adds style and function to your home-for pennies!

3 TRUE & UPLIFTING TALES

\"I was having a particularly hard day.

HOLIDAY TREASURE hunt

On the prairies of western North Dakota, this farmhouse brims with merry holiday collections from Christmases past.

spreading the CHEER

Festive decor both indoors and out means Christmas is especially merry at this North Carolina family's farm.

Making MAGIC

A flurry of paper creations sparks delight for a budgetconscious homeowner who picked up her scissors-and couldn't put them down.

Make your even more vaccination effective

Simple strategies can help maximize the effectiveness of your vaccination, according to new research. Whether you're getting a shot for the flu, pneumonia or COVID-19, these tricks help boost your body's immune response, ensuring you receive the most protection possible

Roadside reunion

As she's about to lose hope for making the night perfect for her niece, Amanda finds help from an old 'friend'

TRICKS FOR fuller lashes and brows

Just like the hair on our head, our eyelashes and eyebrows can also become thin and sparse over time. The good news? It is possible to thicken them both all it takes is a few easy tips. Read on to find the one that's just right for you!

Healthy and helping others

Kathy Bates, 76, has played some fierce characters, and it turns out, the multiple award-winning actress is no slouch herself! This warrior has battled ovarian and breast cancer, lymphedema and, like so many of us, her weight. Here, Kathy shares how she used her pain as a catalyst for healing and helping others

Walk off 100 + pounds

Not long ago, Gina Buck got on a scale and saw that her weight had crept to 287 pounds. She was shocked. And then she started to get really worried about her health. \"l said, 'I'm not getting any closer to 300 pounds,\"' recalls the South Carolina retiree, 65, who has five beautiful granddaughters she wants to see grow up. \"So l went to the doctor for diet pills.\" Her doctor, a no-nonsense woman who'd overcome weight issues herself, agreed to three months of appetite suppressants as a jump-start. But she also \"prescribed\" long-term strategies, including taking 10,000 steps a day and intermittent fasting. \"It all made sense,\" Gina recalls. But after a lifetime of yo-yo dieting, she was skeptical she could actually make changes and stick with them. \"Even so, l figured l had to try.\" So she found free phone apps to count her steps and help get her eating on track. What Gina didn't realize: At that very moment, scientists were finishing experiments on the same strategies she was about to try. And they would ultimately find that intermittent fasting has the power to help walkers like Gina triple their fat loss. Wow!

Relief from bunion pain!

A bunion at the joint of your big toe happens when your metatarsal bone shifts position over time, says podiatrist Michael J. Trepal, DPM. And women are up to 2.5 times more likely to get them. Here, how to ease the ache naturally

Game your way healthy!

Playing games is a perfect way to while away the day! And when you do, you'll be improving your health and happiness

ALL ROADS LEAD HOME AT Christmas

A West Virginia native honors the Appalachian traditions of her childhood and re-creates the holiday magic for her own young family.

You're Right Here

A new collection reminds us that life is a journey worth celebrating, Ideally with diamonds and gold.

People We Like

A few concessions are required (sorry, Uncle Bob!), but a small wedding may be the best way to get exactly what you want.

Scarlet WOMAN

For one Latina novelist, reclaiming the color red turns out to be the ultimate power move.

The Miami Glam Squad

The city's rising cohort of beauty entrepreneurs is leading the Latine beauty boom.

Gaining Momentum

Vaccines, targeted meds, and a new way to stop hair loss? Breast cancer research is reaching a breakthrough point.

Golden DAYS

Tiffany & Co. pays tribute to Elsa Peretti's legacy.

The Power of Kindness

To mark National Hispanic Heritage Month, Lauren Sánchez and Nina Garcia come together for a conversation about identity, education, and civility.

WHAT HAPPENED IN THERE?

Rosario Candela's buildings are where some of New York's greatest lives have been lived. The author of a new book on the architect explains the enduring allure.

Our Gift to You

Sunblock and snacks? Nice try. The latest flex is for couples to shower their guests with highly curated, and very pricey, welcome bags.