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Fidget your way to better health
The tiny movements you make throughout the day as you knit, play card games or load the dishwasher might seem inconsequential. But they add up! Research shows they have the power to do everything from steady blood sugar to melt pounds - no gym membership required!
Freedom from unexplained muscle pain
Ever wake up with an achy feeling that you can’t explain? It could be delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS).
She walked off 132 lbs
Debbie's simple strategies defeat 'zombie cells' secretly blocking fat loss - so you can lose up to 14 lbs this week*
"Dance helps people with Parkinson's stay strong!"
When Beth Hochstein was diagnosed with youngonset Parkinson's disease, she turned to dance to stay active. It helped so much, she started classes for others with the same illness, sparking fun and hope!
A sweet deal
When Caroline borrows her brother’s dirty truck to haul furniture, she’s in for a handsome surprise at the car wash
An angel's protection
When Woman’s World reader Paulina Miazek found herself in a dangerous situation, an angel appeared to comfort and protect her. She writes:
"I make $27,000 a year from my handmade crowns!"
Marelle Couture is profiting off her passion for the unique headpieces that she makes herself! Here’s how she does it
Secrets to getting bigger store bargains!
Love finding low prices at your favorite discount stores? Our savings pros reveal their easy tips for saving even more…
"Help! No one listens to me!"
Our experts share simple ways to ensure your voice is heard—and the specific words that will persuade others to see your point of view
"Don't stop challenging yourself"!
Actress and singer Ann-Margret has been entertaining millions for almost 60 years. While she has enjoyed the bright lights of fame since her first hit movie Bye Bye Birdie in 1963, the 82-year-old has also faced struggles and darkness in life-like losing her husband of 50 years. Here, how faith, love and laughter keep her forging joyfully on
Sidestep falls the easy way!
Up to 60% of us worry about falls. What helps? Better balance. In fact, Brazilian research suggests people with good balance outlive their peers. To stay steady, just...
"Journaling cured my migraines!"
For more than 10 years, frequent blinding headaches interfered with Anna Holtzman's work, life and sanity...until she discovered a simple self-care trick that put an end to her pain
Shortcuts to 100% healthy!
No need to overhaul your lifestyle when you’d rather be enjoying fall fun. These ‘health hacks’ deliver the same benefits!
Erase post-summer skin damage naturally
These remedies work wonders to reverse skin bothers caused by sun exposure so you look younger and more radiant in no time
Scents that heal-found!
An Indiana University study found that fragrance compounds called terpenes can boost health. When inhaled, they telegraph signals along the olfactory nerve directly to the brain, where they nudge it to improve mood, sleep and more
Natural ways to reverse gum disease
Sure, healthy gums mean better breath and fewer cavities. But research suggests reversing gum disease (harmful plaque buildup that can cause red, swollen gums and bleeding) cuts stroke risk by 57% and lowers dementia risk by 70%. To tamp down troublemaking plaque, just…
Safeguard your heart and your mood!
Keeping blood vessels flexible boosts circulation to cut heart trouble risk by 66%. But by delivering oxygen-rich blood to tissues, removing wastes and increasing levels of happiness-boosting brain chemicals, supple vessels also safeguard your mood.
This loving nurse adopted a teen mom and her triplets!
When 14-year-old Shariya Small delivered triplets, she was terrified. Her family life wasn’t good—she was on her own. Then she met NICU nurse Katrina Mullen, whose love and support changed all their lives
I feel like "Help! giving up!"
We've all felt like throwing in the towel when life knocks us down. Here, experts share easy ways to boost our resilience and restore hope
Easiest ever over-50 fat loss
Dr. Ian Smith's 'go carb crazy' diet vacation days make metabolism flexible again-so you lose up to 2 lbs a day*
"My cholesterol dropped from 280 to 180 after I cut out this food"
When Rose Smith's cholesterol skyrocketed out of the blue, she feared for her health...until a dietary shift changed everything!
Swedish secret to
Swedes are among the happiest, healthiest people. One reason: They follow a lagom lifestyle. Lagom (Swedish for 'just the right amount') helps them find balance by not doing too much or too little. Here's how to tap into the benefits!
Wacky ways to age in reverse
Keeping aging at bay doesn't have to require strict diets and exhausting workouts. These effortless tricks let you see, hear and feel better than you did up to two decades ago
Taste bud trick to 100% healthy
Sure, broccoli, fish and kale are good for you. But if you can't stand the flavor, you may be a supertaster. Supertasters have extra taste buds and taste foods more strongly. They're especially sensitive to bitter foods, thanks to a gene that ups bitterness perception. Fortunately, you can make all foods taste delicious!
3 proven ways to get rid of a neck hump
In the past 10 years, cases of dowager's hump-rounded shoulders and a hump at the base of the neck-have surged. Time spent hunched over smartphones and stress are to blame, leaving 40% of us over 50 with the condition, say University of California scientists. Here, easy fixes
the key to Uncover 'hidden' fall energy
Your liver plays a major role in balancing blood sugar, flushing toxins and converting fat into energy. But when it's clogged with fat, its function falters. The result: nagging fatigue and unwanted pounds. Luckily, clearing fat from your liver more than quadruples fat burning. Plus, British research suggests a 'skinny' liver sends energy soaring by 89%. And while liver fat can increase after age 50, it doesn't have to. These tricks eliminate fatty buildup
We help rescue animals-and heal human hearts!"
When Rosanna Stokley found herself furloughed, she was unsure of her next step. But then she turned her passion for helping animals into a business and today, her farm helps thousands of people heal!
Make your produce last twice as long!
Hate when fresh fruits and veggies go bad? Here's how to extend their life so you can reduce waste and save cash
"I make over $28k a year from my sheets!"
Michele Wytas' 'aha' moment on a family vacation now has her bringing in the dough! Here's how
Save on all your healthcare costs!
Last year, the average American household paid a whopping $5,177 for medical visits, tests and medications-a cost expected to rise by another 6% this year. Here, pros share how to save a bundle without sacrificing care