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ESSENTIAL TIPS for Memory Maintenance

We forget things for all sorts of reasons stress, distraction, lack of sleep. Go from brain blips to gleaming gray matter with this expert advice.

Bring On the Thanks

Embrace the best part of the holidays the chance to share great food with friends and family. Delicious inspiration awaits.

Cookie Wonder

The Test Kitchen baked more than 700 cookies (that's about 60 dozen!) to perfect the tastiest treats for your holiday table.

Making Her Own Way

Actress Nico Parker is shining by embracing her individuality.

Kesha Frees Herself

With a new album, her own record label, and a 10-year plan to upend the music industry, the liberated pop star says anyone with \"deep, dark secrets better run.\"

THE BIRTH OF THE LITERARY IT GIRL AESTHETIC

A new book brings Joan Didion, Eve Babitz, and their still-influential style into focus.

Love Lessons - JOHN DAVID WASHINGTON

The actor and former pro-athlete - star of Tenet, The Creator, and now The Piano Lesson, in select theaters November 8 - talks about facing his fears, being ghosted, and meeting one actual ghost.

Her Roman Empire

Seventeen floors up, across from the Vegas behemoth that bears her name, Elaine Wynn is charting a major cultural future for America's casino capital, and she's doing it from a Michael Smith-designed oasis in the middle of the neon desert.

I'll Have What She's Wearing

Refined neutrals, face-framing turtlenecks, a white coat that says: I've got 30 more. Twenty-five years on, Rene Russo's Thomas Crown Affair wardrobe remains the blueprint for grown-up glamour.

THE MACKENZIE EFFECT

A $36 billion fortune made MacKenzie Scott one of the richest women in the world. How shes giving it away makes her fascinating.

OUR FAVORITE WINTER READ Cozy Up

Best Winter Reads

ARE YOUNG PEOPLE AGING FASTER?

And is that why cancer is striking earlier and earlier?

BEET THIS!

Supplement makers say beet powders and juices help your heart and your workouts. We got to the root of those promises.

AWESOME-IFY YOUR SALMON

Chef CHARLIE MITCHELL says the key to balanced food and fitness is a little bit of everything.

ROCK BERMUDA

Cliff-jumping! Lunker-landing! Wreck-diving! I've lived on and off the Isle of Devils for 30 years. These are my five favorite adventures.

It's the Capital Gains Tax, Stupid

In the battle for billionaire political donations, the presidential election finally turned Silicon Valley into Wall Street without the monocle.

Anatomy of a Classic

Ballet flats have been around since medieval times. They still know how to have fun.

For Your Eyes Only

A small wedding has many charms. Here's the proof

THE LIGHTER SIDE OF JIM GAFFIGAN

He built a massive audience cracking fat jokes about himself. But after a personal transformation, can Gaffigan make us laugh about weight loss?

BRONNY JAMES SHOOTS HIS SHOT

INSIDE THE ROOKIE SHOOTER'S QUEST TO PLAY IN THE NBA, RECOVER FROM A CARDIAC ARREST, AND MANAGE THE BURDEN AND BLESSING OF SHARING THE COURT WITH YOU-KNOW-WHO.

Sparkle ALL THE Way

Bring on the holiday cheer with these creative DIY decor ideas the whole family will love.

The Best Heartburn Helpers

'Tis the season for giant, festive meals. Here's how to enjoy your holiday favorites minus the discomfort.

Fuel Your Mornings

Jump-start the day with these easy, healthy breakfast ideas.

NATURAL FIXES Ease Your Eczema

Try these holistic remedies to get relief for irritated skin.

WHAT'S UP WITH...RANDOM WHISKERS

Chin, lip, cheek—a single wiry hair or more than one) can grow in the most inconvenient spot.

The Intuition Intervention

Heeding that \"Something doesn't feel right\" instinct can be the difference between unnecessary suffering and getting the treatment you need.

Is ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE Hereditary?

IT'S HEARTBREAKING TO WATCH A PARENT WITH ALZHEIMER'S LOSE THEIR MEMORY, speech, and ability to take care of themselves. The degenerative brain disease has no cure, and it's only natural to tes deg think, If Mom has it, does that mean I will get it too? The answer depends on many factors, including genetic ones:

How Your Brain GROWS UP

YOUR BRAIN ISN'T STAGNANT; THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFETIME, MANY CHANGES occur as a result of genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors that accompany emotional, intellectual, and physical milestones, says Dr. Natteru. Use this overview of common milestones to prep for what may be ahead for you or your kids.

MEET Your Brain

THINK OF THIS ORGAN AS YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM, a miracle of efficiency with billions of nerve cells that coordinate everything from eye blinks to emotions. Whether you're making coffee or answering a text, your brain takes in information from multiple sources, then deciphers the data in an instant so you can act.

Guide to a Stress-Free DINNER PARTY

This article provides practical tips for hosting a successful dinner party, including planning the menu, setting the scene with decor, and adding thoughtful touches to delight guests. From invitations to finishing details, it covers everything for a memorable event.