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"God's love is our greatest gift!"

From her breakout role as Winnie Cooper on the hit TV show The Wonder Years to authoring 11 acclaimed math books to being a wife, mother and the star of three holiday films this season, one would think Danica McKellar has success down to a science. But life has dealt her some outliers, like a tough divorce and a fear of failure. Here, how faith and family keep her joy-filled and stress-free during the holidays

Soothe arthritis aches naturally

Baking cookies with the grandkids, knitting a scarf for a loved one, wrapping gifts-it's the season for fun holiday activities...that may also cause arthritis to flare up. But you don't have to let sore joints stop you from enjoying the most wonderful time of the year. We reveal the easy ways to soothe arthritis pain naturally

"Help! The holidays are exhausting!"

Here, simple ways to boost your energy levels physically, mentally and emotionally

A Christmas list for love

While volunteering at a charity, Sharee Walker meets a charming 'Santa' with whom sparks fly as they bond over spreading holiday cheer

You, party-perfect all night long

We spend a lot of time prepping and primping for festive gatherings this time of year. These easy tricks will help you look and feel your best no matter the occasion

"I'm free of my chronic anxiety!"

After suffering from constant worry that impacted her physical and mental health, Joni Ogle, 52, discovered a natural remedy... and its calming effects soon completely changed her life

Mom spreads hope on Christmas by giving out 3,000+gifts!

When Christine Bae learned a local toy store was going out of business and all the items were deeply discounted, she bought thousands of presents for kids in need!

Boost muscle and rev metabolism

Muscle strength naturally declines around 3% each year after middle age, according to University of Pittsburgh research. But simple strategies help counteract age-related muscle loss (known as sarcopenia) by building lean muscle. This boosts your metabolism and accelerates fat burning, all while increasing your strength!

Indulge and feel great!

It's time to eat, drink and be merry! And these clever strategies will help you enjoy your favorite holiday indulgences without body backlash

Easy key to extra energy

'Tis the season to feel merry and bright! But if you're frazzled and fatigued, cold-weather dehydration could be to blame. Findings in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise reveal the bloodvessel constriction that occurs in winter lowers our thirst response by 40%. And while the dehydration that results can trigger tiredness, anxiety and foggy thinking, you don't have to live with the drain. To stay hydrated and enjoy the holidays to the fullest, just...

Freedom from snoring

Snoring is annoying, but it isn't always harmful. \"Light or inconsistent snoring can occur in healthy people without underlying health issues,\" says sleep expert Chelsie Rohrscheib, Ph.D. But \"chronic or labored snoring may be a symptom of a serious issue such as sleep apnea.\" In either case, home remedies are a good place to start. Here, 3 fixes

Christmas morning marvels

Delight loved ones with prep-ahead breakfasts that are as delicious as they are easy to whip up

She lost 118 lbs at age 56!

Want to unlock your maximum ability to get lean in 2025? Then find a weight-loss app you like and use it on your phone, tablet or computer. Recent studies show the simple strategy can give you such a huge boost, you'll literally quadruple your results compared to dieting without an app. \"If you want to set yourself up for success, it really is the way to go,\" confirms University of Vermont's Jean Harvey, Ph.D., R.D., who has conducted exciting research on the approach. Meanwhile, California reader Debbie Ramos, 56, says she's living proof of how much apps can help. After struggling on every diet under the sun, \"I tried using an app, and it changed everything,\" she shares. \"I'm down 118 pounds so far.\" Keep reading for Debbie's inspiring story and to find the app that can help you most.

Veteran gives Christmas trees a second life!

Oscar Morris knows firsthand how disabled vets are hesitant to use a cane, but today more than 1,000 former soldiers get around with his special canes that aid balance and display the story of their service

HOLIDAY PUNCH

\"Cult of Love\" on. Broadway and \"No President\" at the Skirball.

THE ARCHIVIST

Belle da Costa Greene's hidden story.

STIRRING STUFF

A secret history of risotto.

OCCUPY PARADISE

How radical was John Milton?

UP FROM URKEL

\"Family Matters\" and Jaleel White's legacy.

OUTSIDE MAN

How Brady Corbet turned artistic frustration into an American epic.

CHAOS THEORY

What professional organizers know about our lives.

120 MINUTES WITH...Alex Cooper

The podcaster launched an \"electrolyte beverage\" with a ski-themed party for her thirstiest fangirlies.

THE BEST ALBUMS OF THE YEAR

2024 WAS one big stress test that presented artists with a choice: Face uncomfortable realities or serve distractions to the audience. Pop music turned inward while hip-hop weathered court cases and incalculable losses. Country struggled to reconcile conservative interests with a much wider base of artists. But the year's best music offered a reprieve.

A Truly Great Time

This was the year our city's new restaurants loosened up.

THE BEST ART SHOWS OF THE YEAR

IN NOVEMBER, Sotheby's made history when it sold for a million bucks a painting made by artificial intelligence. Ai-Da, \"the first humanoid robot artist to have an artwork auctioned by a major auction house,\" created a portrait of Alan Turing that resembles nothing more than a bad Francis Bacon rip-off. Still, the auction house described the sale as \"a new frontier in the global art market.\"

WHAT IS MAHA?

HOW WELLNESS CULTURE, WITH LEGITIMATE CONCERNS (and Some Conspiratorial Beliefs), TURNED INTO A POLITICAL MOVEMENT THAT'S POISED TO TAKE OVER WASHINGTON.

THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR

THE YEAR IN CULTURE - BEST BOOKS

THE LATE EIGHT

AFTER THEY MISSED THEIR CRUISE'S ALL-ABOARD TIME, A GROUP OF PASSENGERS WAS STRANDED ON A REMOTE ISLAND IN AFRICA. THAT WAS ONLY THE BEGINNING.

The Story Is Offline

Alleged murderer Luigi Mangione left a digital trail but no answers.

The Battle of the Trump Transition

Nationalists, misfits, Reaganites, and dorks jockey for position.