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Good old summer love

When Gloria misses her exit during a storm, she stops at a local diner...and gets the surprise of a lifetime when her first crush steps out to greet her

Extra-good dinner salads

These delicious, hearty dishes take less than 30 minutes to prep

"This herbal extract restored my breathing!"

After COVID left Elsie Bjorndahl with crushing lung pain, coughing and gasping for breath, she feared for her life...until an affordable tincture gave her back her life in just one week!

Finally! Freedom from heartburn

Fried chicken, gooey ribs, hot dogs with the works… we love summer fare! But for 78% of folks who suffer from frequent heartburn, worries about pain and nausea keep them from enjoying it. And while acid-blocking meds abound, University of Michigan research found more than half of people who take them don’t get the relief they seek. To the rescue: easy fixes

Pesky bladder bothers-cured!

With all the summer fun to be had, the last thing you want is a bladder issue getting in the way. These tricks let you soak up the season free of the most common annoying hassles!

"Help! I feel like a fraud"

More than 70% of us fear we'll be 'found out' as incompetent. Here, easy ways to outsmart imposter syndrome and boost your self-esteem

Nab all your summer groceries for less!

Are sky-high food prices stopping you from enjoying backyard barbecues and picnics in the park? Here, easy tactics to save on all your favorite foods this season

Citrus-kissed bliss

Soft lemon cookies combine with butter to create the double crust on this no-bake frozen delight

Fast fixes for health hiccups

Outsmart a summer oops with these effective strategies

10 brilliant uses for ICE CUBES

life made easy

Keys to 'waking up' your joy

Experts reveal that engaging your 5 senses is the fastest, easiest form of mindfulness, which can boost joy and peace in seconds!

Eva's tips to joyful energy

Actress Eva LaRue, 56, catches up with FIRST about her tricks for staying healthy and energized and finding peace after loss

AGE-REVERSING SMOOTHIES

These sips contain hormone-balancing maca, which eases menopause symptoms, boosts memory & more!

A breezy pail of posies to bring on joy!

flower power

Easy keys to a lush garden

You don't need to be a landscaping pro to ensure a healthy lawn and garden. Our easy plant-hydrating tricks will keep them gorgeous all summer long!

Proof: Sleep quality beats sleep quantity

New research reveals waking up refreshed depends more on how deeply you sleep than on how many hours you get. Here, easy ways to ensure your best summer slumber

"I fought fatigue-and won!"

For years, Anna Warchalowska battled constant fatigue. Then she sussed out the culprit and the diet tweaks that restored her health!

BEAT-THE-HEAT BEAUTIFUL!

7 cooling tips from the hottest spots on Earth

"My senior dance squad brings it on!"

Susan Avery founded the Pacemakers Dance Team, and it put the pep back in her own step.

from the HEART with Candace Cameron Bure

In my column as your Chief Spiritual Officer, I share a meaningful verse that lifts my spirits and guides me in the right direction. I hope it does the same for you!

Life lessons

As WD's Rabbi in Residence, I'll share some ancient and universal Jewish wisdom that I hope will help everyone lead a more beautiful life.

new beginnings

Life's biggest twists can lead us where we're meant to be. We've teamed up with Life's About Change (see page 30) to share its most inspiring change-makers.

"Help! I can't stop worrying about money!"

With inflation soaring, it's no wonder 60% of us fret over money. Here, how to take the edge off of financial fears and regain control

Slash your stroke risk by 72%

Fun in the sun beckons! But heat can raise the risk of an ischemic stroke, the most common type of stroke, which blocks blood flow in the brain. Scientists in Israel found a link between higher ambient temperatures and stroke. Warmer weather and humidity swings affect the autonomic nervous system, which helps regulate heart rate and blood pressure. To curb your risk, just...

All the summer movies you want-for less

Excited to watch the latest summer blockbusters but dread the high cost of movie tickets and streaming? Read on for lots of easy ways to save in theaters or at home

Doctor's Rx for meno-belly

YouTube's Dr. Eric Berg reveals the 3-ingredient meal secret that targets your middle and helps melt up to 22 lbs in 9 days*

These 81-year-old friends went around the world in 80 days!

When Ellie Hamby and Sandy Hazelip took off to travel the world for their 81st birthdays, the two best friends knew it would be an incredible experience...but what they didn't expect was how their adventure of a lifetime would end up inspiring millions of others to get out and live life to the fullest!

Keep-your-cool summer mmm

It's easy to take dinner outdoors with hot-off-the-grill favorites that are a breeze to put together

"After years of GI issues, I have my life back!"

Decades of digestive problems kept Lisamarie Monaco practically confined to her bathroom, until she finally discovered the sneaky cause and the natural cure that restored her health

Home cures for summer bothers

With these simple remedies on hand, you can sail through even hot, humid days looking and feeling your very best!