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Dodge the top cause of foot pain
Spring days are made for hiking and pickleball. Yet 77% of us suffer from foot pain. The top cause: plantar fasciitis, which occurs when the plantar fascia (connective tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot) becomes inflamed and causes sharp heel and arch pain. These tips can help
Boost your memory, mood & muscles!
Want to make the most of spring fun? We’ve got the secret! Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is vital for a sharp mind and sunny mood. “It’s an amazing brain chemical that stimulates brain cell growth and repair, plus improves cell-to-cell signaling,” says Fred Pescatore, M.D. Optimizing BDNF cuts the risk of memory loss by 51%, curbs the odds of fatigue by 49% and powers up muscles Though BDNF production dips with age, lifting levels is easy...just...
"We healed each other's broken hearts!"
When Shelbi Hahn moved across the country, she felt lost and alone. Soon after, she suffered a devastating loss. She never imagined a neighbor’s donkey would offer the comfort she needed
"A bedtime sip stopped my night sweats!"
Since the onset of menopause, Adora Winquist would get so overheated, she’d wake up several times a night, soaking wet—until she tried this tasty warm treat that cooled her off permanently!
The health clues hiding in your nails!
The key to good health is at your fingertips— literally! Your nails can help ID everything from hidden nutritional deficiencies to a sluggish thyroid. Read on for the easy fixes…
4 ways to save even more at flea markets!
It’s flea market season, which means snagging big bargains! Here, the pros reveal the easy tricks to getting the most while spending the least
She lost 105 lbs at age 68
\"It's so quiet,\" whispered Ohio grandmother Stacy Cronin Pattison, as she settled on her couch for a little soul searching. After years of caring for her late husband through dementia and cancer, she'd been a widow for exactly eight weeks. Now my own health is giving out, she thought. Serious kidney issues had landed her in the hospital. And ever since surgery to 'upgrade' old weight-loss surgery had been scrapped due to near-fatal complications, she'd been getting heavier and making all her other problems worse-degenerative disk disease, arthritis, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, fibromyalgia, migraines, glaucoma and more. Stacy hurt all the time, struggled to move, couldn't sleep. I don't want to become a burden on anyone. I want my family to count on me, not the other way around. She wondered: Is it too late for me to get better?
Surprising secret to deeper sleep
Wake up groggy even after a full night’s rest? You may be restless due to heartburn, which disrupts sleep for 60% of us
Stop spring hair loss
The grass, the weeds… It seems like everything is growing faster and thicker these days except your hair! Why?
Dinner made easy!
So fast, so delicious!
Like mother, like daughter
Jane is scared that setting up her mom with her husband’s uncle was a bad idea…until she sees the sparks start to fly in the best way
"I make $10,000 a month selling baby blankets!"
For Paula Ceresnie, knitting personalized blankets is both lucrative and a labor of love! Here’s how she cashed in
Nab even bigger rewards for your brand loyalty!
Love receiving cash, discounts, freebies and other perks from loyalty programs? We found the easy tricks to getting the most out of these rewards from credit cards, gas stations, restaurants, stores and travel. Here’s how
Mini bites of bliss
Olive oil mixed into the batter gives these easy from-scratch treats plenty of rich, fruity flavor
"You are always enough!"
Celebrations are Emmy- and Golden Globe–winning actress and kitchen maven Valerie Bertinelli’s strong suit. And this Mother’s Day, she’s sharing her secrets to honoring every mom in our lives and finding love around us in each moment. Here, her secrets to making your sweetest memories yet!
"Help! Mother's Day is really hard for me!"
It’s a holiday that can be emotionally difficult for so many reasons. Here, loving ways to address feelings of loss or disappointment so you can reclaim Mother’s Day on your terms
TikTok doc's thyroid fix
Emi Hosoda, M.D., shares a healing hack proven to boost fat burn by 649%— so you melt up to 37 lbs in 30 days
"Thanks to this, I can finally breathe easy!"
Asthma had Josephine Brown coughing and wheezing all year long, but it was especially bad in the spring, when trees and flowers were in full bloom. So she was surprised when it was Mother Nature herself who provided her life-changing remedy!
The world's best menopause cures!
These time-tested natural menopause remedies, passed down from generation to generation around the world, are said to cure the worst symptoms. Now research proves it!
Easy ways to dodge 'inflammaging'
Facial puffiness is a telltale sign of chronic inflammation, which occurs when your immune system continues to fight even when the threat to your health has subsided. This constant activation of the immune system harms cells and accelerates aging, which is why experts have coined the term “inflammaging.” Taming chronic inflammation gives you more energy, cuts your risk of heart disease and stroke by up to 42% and curbs your risk of depression by 64%. Just…
"We bring hope to NICU parents!"
When Kristin Moen’s twin girls were born four months premature, she placed a Mrs. Potato Head in each incubator. The toys brought her so much comfort, she now sends the same toy and hope to thousands of other preemie parents
Delicious memories guaranteed
Treat loved ones to a special feast with Valerie Bertinelli’s brunch favorites — perfect for Mother’s Day
New ways to save BIG on healthcare!
As insurance premiums and deductibles rise, keeping medical expenses down is key. Here, tips to trim those costs with ease
"I make $3,000 a year selling printouts!"
Jonda Arbogast turned her passion for organization and planning into a profitable side hustle! Here's how
Easy ways to beautify your garden
Want to grow blue-ribbon roses, perfect peonies or a lush lawn? These kitchen-staple hacks will help!
Backyard wow-with succulents!
Add sunny charm to your outdoor space with these sculptural plant displays! Here, horticulturist and author Noelle Johnson shares the easy how-to's
"Help! My doctor treats me like I'm crazy!"
More than 70% of women experience \"medical gaslighting\" or dismissiveness by their doctors. Here, easy ways to ensure you get the best care
Spread sunshine!
These make-and-take cocktail-inspired treats turn any gathering into a partyperfect for Cinco de Mayo
Lightened-up Tex-Mex mmm
With a few clever swaps, it's easy to give these delicious favorites a better-for-you upgrade
"Cleaning this transformed my health!"
Danica Uzelac was plagued by a frustrating battery of symptoms nothing seemed to help...until she discovered the sneaky culprit in her home that changed everything. Here, she shares her story: