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Relief from fall allergies

Feel like your hay fever allergies start earlier every fall? Turns out they do! Research shows allergy season starts up to two days earlier and lasts longer each year. But these swaps help you breathe easy

Natural key to thicker hair

These essential oil treatments halt autumn hair loss for a noticeably fuller mane

'Cool' secret to turn back the clock

An easy way to reverse summer skin agers? Refreshing DIY face mists!

"After 41 years, I finally got to thank the hero who saved me!"

When Cindy Zurchin was 17, she was in a horrific car accident. Police Sgt. Ralph Hoffman was first on the scene. Long after his retirement, he was still wondering if she was okay. Decades after the accident, he got his answer

New weapon against fat

This internet-famous drink tastes just like Coke and helps melt up to 10 lbs a week

Mother-Daughter Duo

Joan Lunden and Daughter Jamie Hess On Taking Charge of Their Health and Aging

Dodge the #1 cause of vision loss

Keeping our sight sharp is a top priority. But agerelated macular degeneration (AMD), the top cause of vision loss in older adults, blurs central vision. “Around age 60, people begin to show signs of AMD as protein deposits collect under the retina,” says Peter Campochiaro, M.D., an ophthalmologist with Johns Hopkins Medicine. To prevent AMD…

Reverse sun damage overnight!

These innovative patches repair summer-weary skin while you sleep

Outsmart thinning hair

As fall approaches, up to 50% of us notice sparse strands. Everything from shifts in temps and sunlight to a packed schedule can prod follicles into a ‘shedding stage.’ But these no-fuss tricks regrow thicker hair!

Pamper your self pretty with iced tea

Sure, drinking the chilled beverage can refresh us on a hot day, but—surprise!— applying tea topically can cool us off and beautify our summer stressed skin and hair! Read on to find the tea type for you

"Help! I'm always missing out!"

Almost 70% of women admit to fearing others are enjoying life more than they are. Here, ways to ditch comparisons and savor the bliss of the moment

“We give women the tools they need to build a better future!”

After Nora Spencer renovated her home with her own two hands, she wanted to give other women not only the skills and confidence to do their own home improvements but to also launch new careers in construction. So she started a nonprofit to help women learn the trade—and changed hundreds of lives along the way!

No-sweat secrets to a healthy heart

No need to interrupt late-summer fun by slogging away at the gym or sticking to a restrictive diet to protect your heart. These simple tricks lower stroke and heart attack risk the easy way!

Late-summer miracle workers!

Great news! Turns out many of the things you love to do on sunny summer days are a boon for your health and happiness

Tap into the healing power of flowers!

Great news: The season’s prettiest blooms are packed with healing compounds that are a boon for your health!

Drop meno-lbs without dieting!

If you're over 50, you've likely found that the pudge suddenly will not budge. Menopausal hormone fluxes and age-related muscle loss make it harder to burn fat. But these easy tricks melt pounds!

Revive summer-fried hair

After months spent in the season's harsh heat and damaging sun, our hair could use some TLC. Here, fast fixes that treat and beautify weathered strands for a fabulous head of hair as we head into fall

Let your house clean itself overnight!

We have the clever tricks guaranteed to leave your home spick-and-span while you drift off to dreamland

"Help! I feel judged!"

A staggering 80% of women say they've felt looked down on, whether because of weight, wrinkles or wardrobe. Here, easy ways to reclaim confidence

Secrets to saving cash on all your car expenses!

It’s not your imagination: Your vehicle really is costing you a lot more to use—and it’s not just gas prices! The good news? You can cut costs by more than $1,000 this year! Here’s how…

She lost her belly at age 61!

Discover the easy potato secret that's better than a diet pill-and lose up to 53 lbs by Halloween

I love taking care of this lighthouse!

In honor of National Lighthouse Day (August 7), we're shining a spotlight on Sally Snowman, keeper of Boston Light.

Life lessons

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

Nothing to sneeze at...

Allergy season is almost upon us (again!), and seasonal ones can pose problems beyond itchy eyes and a runny nose. Research is mixed, but a recent data analysis suggests that having allergies may be associated with a rise in blood pressure and a greater risk of heart disease. The study looked at various types-hay fever, dermatological allergies, and allergies to pets and foods-not just the seasonal kind that take over in spring and autumn. Need relief from sneezing and sniffling? Try these tactics.

Be your own - Health Hero

Easy, science-backed ways to create an everyday wellness routine

Does It Work? Fertility Trackers

Let's zero in on what can actually help you ID your prime baby-making days.

Challenge Yourself to Be Happier!

A joyful life is no accident-you for yourself. This easy, inspiring can create one daily program is the perfect way to start.

The House Built for the Day Roe Falls

Abortion providers and advocates have been sounding the alarm for years that Roe v. Wade is in danger. Now, with an impending scotus decision that could leave swaths of the country without access, a group operating in the middle of red America is bracing for impact.

Look Great, Feel Great

Shake off that extra weight

from the HEART

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!