Restore stamina by visiting loved ones
Enjoying the company of family and friends at a casual backyard barbecue can instantly erase sluggishness and a blah mood. And saying yes to even a few of these cheerful gatherings could help you stay more energized all summer long, according to a report out of the University of Michigan. That's because spending time with your favorite people energizes a key brain region, the hippocampus, that increases alertness and fights fatigue.
OR GRILL A BURGER!
Beef, pork, chicken, salmon...enjoying your favorite protein-rich fare three times weekly helps you power through busy days with more energy. Turkish scientists say a stamina-boosting form of iron (heme) found in animal products renews your vim and vigor.
Watching a sunset banishes brain fog
A blast of fresh air and natural light revs electrical activity in the brain for up to 24 hours, helping you stay clear-headed. For the biggest boost, Austrian scientists suggest heading out around 8 PM to enjoy the sunset. They found that sunsets are so awe-inspiring that they can boost brain function better than a starry sky or gorgeous rainbow can.
Heighten happiness by surprising a soldier
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Natural relief from back pain
With so much fun to be had during the holidays, the last thing you want is to be sidelined with back pain.
"Breathing like this cured my incontinence!"
After suffering with bladder leaks following the birth of her children, Kim Vopni discovered a hack that supercharged her Kegels to strengthen her pelvic floor...and changed her life
Make it merry!
Spread joy with these too-cute treats that are a cinch to make with our simple decorating technique
Eat to fix your health hassles
A few quick 'hacks' let you enjoy every bite of your festive favorites without concerns over blood-sugar spikes, high blood pressure or painful bloating getting in the way. The best part? They couldn't be easier.
"Help me feel more joy this holiday!"
It's a fraught time of year for so many reasons, but our experts promise you can beat the holiday blues and rediscover true contentment
"This deaf pup gives hope to hundreds of kids!"
When teacher Chris Hannah adopted a deaf pit bull, he was inspired by his nephew, who is also deaf. But Chris never could have imagined how much hope and love the dog would inspire in so many others
"I'm getting invited to holiday parties with gift exchanges. I want to attend, but the cost of extra presents really adds up. How can I stay within my budget but also participate?"
Most of us can certainly relate to your situation: We’re thrilled when family and friends include us in Christmas festivities, but when these events also include Secret Santa or White Elephant gift swaps, we’re faced with having to buy presents we hadn’t budgeted for.
How to melt stubborn menopause belly fat
\"I've seen a big shift in my body since I went into perimenopause,\" shares menopause advocate Tamsen Fadal, author of How to Menopause (March 2025).
Burn fat in your sleep
By mid-December, most of us are short on time and energy-yet we'd still love to slim down a bit before Santa arrives. Is there a realistic way to make it happen? \"Yes!\" says 60 Seconds to Slim author Michelle Schoffro Cook, Ph.D., who is sharing holiday-friendly hacks proven to rev metabolism 24/7. \"That means burning more fat even as we sleep,\" she says. Readers who've tested just one or two of her hacks report shedding 1 to 2 pounds a week with no special diet. And Schoffro Cook adds that the strategies tend to soothe inflammation inside our body, which helps release water weight. The bottom line: With minimal effort, we can truly drop a pant size by Christmas Eve!
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