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This adorable rescue donkey spreads joy to seniors!

When Erin Larson adopted a donkey, she hoped he would be a good friend for her blind horse. Tiptoe turned out to be that and so much more. Today, he is nuzzling his way into the hearts of nursing home residents!

She helps first responders fight cancer!

After beating breast cancer, veteran firefighter Lt. Tina Guiler started a foundation to help her fellow female first responders also facing health issues thrive physically and professionallyand inspire young girls to join their ranks in the process

5-minute fixes for summer headaches

It's not your imagination. Many women experience more frequent and intense headaches in summer. Indeed, research shows that for every 9°F uptick on the thermometer, your risk of crippling head pain jumps by 8%. Here's how to get speedy relief

Outsmart body odor

Tired of warm days making you secondguess your freshness? These tips erase odor head to toe and everywhere in between

Berry bliss

Fudgy cake mix and a fast from-scratch filling make it simple to whip up this decadent dessert

GET YOUR BACKYARD SUMMER-READY!

It's time to get your outdoor space prepped for parties, family dinners and relaxing under the sun. These expert tips make it easy.

Celebrate in Style

It's time for summer parties, and our cakes and cupcakes offer something special for everyone

CAREGIVING, Finding Peace & ALWAYS GROWING with award-winning actress and author MARCIA GAY HARDEN

AS A WOMAN WHO WEARS MANY HATS personally and professionally, Marcia Gay Harden, 64, is no stranger to life's obstacles-and she's learned to handle any difficulty that comes her way. Although, the Oscarand Tony-winning actress and mom of three reveals that she does have one Achilles' heel: \"Patience is always my biggest challenge,\" Marcia shares with FIRST on set while filming the last episodes of her CBS sitcom So Help Me Todd. \"I'm impatient with ignorance, the unknown, with slow responses from texts, lack of logic...but I try to be better.\"

DETOX Your Liver

GOOD NEWS! A customized approach tailored to your body will help you reboot a sluggish liver and shed unwanted pounds-no deprivation required!

"Help me know when it's time to walk away"

Whether you're debating if you should change jobs or shift gears in your personal life, quitting often means opening the door to new opportunities. Here, how to do just that

Reverse a low libido―naturally

There are many reasons— including menopausal hormone swings, body changes, stress and fatigue— more than 70% of us may feel less in the mood after age 45. The good news? There are also many ways to naturally boost a lagging libido. Just...

Soothe stress & help your heart

Excess belly fat along with high blood pressure, high blood sugar and high cholesterol are health sappers in and of themselves.

MENO-BELLY GONE!

\"When I first went into menopause at age 39, I was beyond frustrated with symptoms that seemed to appear overnight-from brain fog to weight gain, hair loss to insomnia,\" shares Anna Cabeca, D.O., a triple board-certified expert in women's health.

10 BRILLIANT USES FOR PAPER BAGS

Genius ways to give the recyclables new life

THE VIRAL TREND FOR GLOWING, SUN-KISSED SKIN

Discover how bronzing drops shed years from your look―for less

Supercharge Brainpower WITH ESSENTIAL OILS

How to get a 226% boost in thinking— plus a bevy of other health perks

IS YOUR DOCTOR GASLIGHTING YOU?

Research shows that health-care professionals routinely dismiss, downplay or question women's health concerns. We talked to experts to find out why-and what you can do to ensure you get the care you deserve

FLAVORFUL GREEK MEALS

Take a bite out of the Mediterranean with these vibrant and simple recipes

Cheery Cosmo Mix

Perk up your home with a bouquet of these summertime garden blooms

Dinner? Done!

Simple and satisfying meals to get you through the week

Her son's last wish gave her hope and new purpose in life

Ben Algar had just started carpentry school when he was diagnosed with cancer and had to leave for treatment. He prayed to return to class but told his instructor, \"If I am not able, my mom will go in my place.\" When he lost his battle, she fulfilled his last request

Home remedies for a frozen shoulder

Hormone changes after age 40 can spur inflammation that thickens the connective tissue around the shoulder joint, causing pain and reduced mobility. Luckily, about 90% of cases eventually resolve without surgery. In the meantime, these tricks provide relief and speed healing

Genius hacks to Summer-proof your hair!

Dealing with frizz, limp locks, brassy color and more this time of year? These smart strategies keep tresses looking youthful and gorgeous despite summer's harsh elements

Pest-proof yourself this summer!

Our clever tricks will allow you to enjoy summer without intruders like mosquitos, ants and ticks spoiling the fun

Keep your mind sharp for life

Our brains age along with the rest of us, and around 40% of us will deal with some form of memory loss after 65. The good news? Easy lifestyle tweaks can give you the brain of someone up to 15 years younger, according to research in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. To safeguard your memory, just...

"Help! My doctor doesn't listen to me!"

If your ailments have ever been dismissed as typical 'female bothers,' a product of your weight or part of getting older, here's how to get the medical care you deserve

"Stepped black tea bags cured my sties!"

After a lifetime of suffering with red, itchy, painful sties, Sherry Boykin finally found a simple remedy that gets rid of them in a matter of hours-and it was in her kitchen all along

Gardening makes you healthier!

A study in Preventive Medicine Reports suggests that a few small tweaks to your time spent digging, weeding and pruning can deliver big health benefits. Here's how

"You're loved-just as you are!"

Leeza Gibbons, 67, was a TV icon during the '80s and '90s, as the host of Entertainment Tonight and her talk show Leeza. But it's her role as caregiver-first to her mother who had Alzheimer's and recently to her mother-inlaw-that she's found the most gratifying and challenging. Here, she shares her best advice for finding calm and joy even during hard times

TRANSFORM YOUR BODY

Study: Superfruit benefits are so close to new weight-loss drugs, it can help women lose weight 17x faster