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So long, summer tiredness!

You love pickleball and playing with your grandkids.

Outsmart summer odors!

Warm weather and increased humidity can create pungent indoor smells. Luckily, our tips will keep the stink at bay!

Ancient Indian remedies that work!

For thousands of years, medical practitioners in India looked to nature to stay healthy. Now, science shows this ancient practice of Ayurveda ('science of life') heals health bothers head to toe

Decadent delight!

Dark brown sugar and buttermilk stirred into the batter infuse this easy from-scratch treat with deep, rich flavor

Fresh-picked orange party

Invite friends and family over to savor a summer day. This sweet citrus get-together is filled with adorable flourishes, tasty treats and signature sips-it's sure to inspire smiles!

Little joys that speed slimming

We want to look our best during swimsuit season, but we also want to enjoy summer’s tasty treats without worry. The key to doing both? Clearing out liver fat. Swedish scientists say doing so optimizes metabolism to boost fat-burning ability by 400%. And it safeguards your sunny mood too! Research in Frontiers in Nutrition suggests lowering liver fat tames inflammation to curb the risk of blue moods by 67%. All it takes is enjoying life’s little pleasures

Wacky ways to reverse prediabetes

More than 1 in 3 American adults have prediabetes-elevated blood-sugar levels not high enough to be considered type 2 diabetes and 80% don't even realize it! Luckily, these tips make it easy to bring blood sugar back into balance

Easy ways to slash summer energy costs!

Our simple strategies will boost your home's efficiency and your bottom line

"You deserve to feel good!"

As a fitness icon for 40+ years, Denise Austin, 66, has given millions of pep talks through the TV screen, helping women feel their best. But behind the success and smiles, this guru has needed her own share of pick-me-ups, especially after losing her biggest fan-her mother, Rita. Here, Denise reveals how she infuses joy and gratitude into each day, just like Mom taught her

Water cure for over-50 fat

With 98 million views and counting, TikTok has gone crazy for water 'recipes' that use sugar-free mixes and syrups to make ordinary H₂O really exciting. There's fancy lemonade, Skittles punch, even pink wedding cake, banana split and unicorn cotton candy flavors.

Cool, creamy mmm

These sure-to-wow treats start with a foolproof chocolate graham cracker crust

Let summer fun bolster your bones

Strong bones keep you steady and block debilitating falls. Yet 1 in 3 women over age 50 have osteoporosisweak and brittle bones prone to fracture-thanks to plunging estrogen levels. And up to 59% of us don't realize it! Once diagnosed, prescriptions can help. But they can cause nausea, heartburn and joint pain. To the rescue: fun fixes that keep your skeleton strong

Make your meds work even better!

Half of us rely on medications daily to feel our best. Now, research reveals that a few simple tricks can supercharge the ability of your Rx, OTC medication or vaccination to keep you extra healthy effortlessly

She helps people in need feed their beloved pets!

When Eileen Lambert started volunteering at an animal shelter and saw far too many pets being relinquished because their owners couldn't afford to feed them, she followed her heart and has kept thousands of animals with the families who love them!

Add style with chic cork accents!

Transform leftover wine corks into unexpectedly stylish outdoor displays! Here, DIY pro Tracey Amadio shares the simple and affordable how-to's

"I earn $1,000 a month helping others look their best!"

Once Dana Hammond realized she could make money as a color analyst, she started raking in the cash! Here’s how

"Stimulating this nerve helped heal my PTSD!"

Surviving the Boston Marathon bombing left Lynn Julian with crippling trauma, until, one day, she found a 20-minute treatment she can do at home that put her on the path to healing

"Our summer camp brings joy and hope to kids' hearts!"

When Kimberlie Gamino couldn’t find a place where her son, Taylor, who had heart problems, could have fun, she decided to create one. Today, 20 years later, Camp Taylor offers medically supervised fun in the sun for hundreds of kids with cardiac issues every year

Summertime confidence-found!

No matter how hot it gets this summer, these tricks block everything from underarm odor to gas, so you can meet up with friends and family without the fear of getting too close

Love gardening but not all the aches? Try this!

Puttering around in your garden is great for your mood, but it can be hard on your joints. Here, easy ways to take the ‘ouch’ out of outdoor tasks

Easy tricks to cutting your restaurant bill!

When it’s too hot outside to fire up your oven inside, heading to a restaurant is a fun alternative! And lucky for you, these simple tips will save you a bundle on your favorite sit-down or to-go meals

This pup makes the world smile-with her art!

Lisa Kite loved teaching her new pup to do amazing tricks. But when she taught her how to paint, Ivy proved to be a real ‘pupcasso,’ whose talent now raises money for charity and spreads joy to millions!

"Help me recover from a setback!"

We’ve all felt the sting of disappointment after falling short. But beating ourselves up only hurts more. Here, expert ways to rebound—fast

Can’t stick with keto?

“Hi, sweet girl. It’s Grandma,” said Cheri Hurst, cradling her first grandchild. As Cheri gazed at baby Sutton’s tiny face, the Texas homemaker felt a surge of love so intense, tears came to her eyes. She wiped them away, gently rocking the new born. A thought began to repeat in her head: I’m going to be here to see you grow up. Don’t you worry, Sutton. I’m going to be here. Cheri meant it with all her heart. And yet, with the way things had been going in her life, it didn’t seem likely…

Dodge summer travel scams

Our experts share easy ways to sidestep the latest frauds—from bogus Airbnb listings to cruise-line cons—so you can enjoy your getaway

10 brilliant uses for POOL NOODLES

Make use of Pool Noodles effectively in our daily life

4 stories that will warm your heart

Stories that are blissful.

Vacation health hassles solved!

Erase on-the-road ughs fast with these simple strategies

"Nothing stops me now!"

Ann Louise Gittleman couldn’t figure out why she was so tired. Then she discovered the surprisingly common culprit and the natural remedies that changed everything

Holly's keys to happy & healthy

Busy actress and mom of four Holly Robinson Peete, 58, catches up with FIRST about the savvy wellness strategies that keep her radiant and energized as she go-go-goes