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Take a Breather - Follow along to increase your peace.

With so much hustle and bustle packed into just a couple of short months, this time of year can feel overwhelming-but you can tame the pandemonium and focus on joy with a little bit of quiet "me time" spent meditating. "Taking a few moments to ground yourself, find your center, and reconnect with the present can make all the difference in calming the chaos," says Lindsey Benoit O'Connell, a certified meditation teacher and founder of The LAB Wellness. We asked her to write a quick guided meditation just for you.

Tomato and Feta Baked Eggs

Upgrade your morning with this flavor-packed, fuss-free meal.

BEST SNACKS for People With Diabetes

WORRIED THAT YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO GET YOUR SNACK ON WHILE MANAGING DIABETES?

5 Best GLUCOSE METERS

WHETHER YOU ARE PREDIAIBETIC OR HAVE TYPE 2 OR TYPE 1 DIABETES, maintaining steady blood glucose levels is key to feeling your best.

Your Diabetes QUESTIONS, Answered

DIABETES IS ONE OF THE MOST COMMON CHRONIC ILLNESSES IN THE COUNTRY, with nearly 15% of adults dealing with some form of the disease.

MY DIAGNOSIS I Knew My Chest Pains Weren't Normal

ER doctors sent her home several timesuntil she nearly died.

Kitchen Mishaps 101

Expert tips for dealing with accidents and how to stay safe

HINKING DRINKING

It turns out that what we thought we knew about the health benefits of a daily tipple might have come from skunked science. Here's a fresh look, without the beer goggles.

MEET THE EXPERTS Nerding Out on Nutrition

A registered dietitian discusses how good food makes good health possible.

5 MYTHS ABOUT VAGINAS

Let's clear up a few persistent (and shameinducing) ideas about grooming, scent, and more.

IS YOUR PET GETTING OLD?

As a pet ages, health issues can crop up even if they still behave like a youngster. Here, see if you know how to care for a graying pet.

YOUR NOVEMBER TO-DO LIST

CHECK OFF THE ONES YOU GET DONE!

Your Do-Anywhere Workout

Take this simple full-body plan with you when you're traveling over the holidays.

ONE LITTLE PILL IS HAVING A MOMENT

HERE'S WHY YOU'RE HEARING SO MUCH ABOUT MIFEPRISTONE, AND WHY IT'S SO IMPORTANT TO WOMEN'S HEALTH.

The Intuition Intervention

Heeding that \"Something doesn't feel right\" instinct can be the difference between unnecessary suffering and getting the treatment you need.

WHAT'S UP WITH...RANDOM WHISKERS

Chin, lip, cheek—a single wiry hair or more than one) can grow in the most inconvenient spot.

GOOD-MOOD FOODS

Tasty ways to help your emotions stay steady

5 Ways to STAY SHARPER Longer

SOME ADVICE FOR BRAIN STRENGTH, LIKE EATING A HEALTHY DIET, is pretty straightforward. Other recommendations, however, have become so broad-Do crossword puzzles! Get more sleep!-that you may feel stuck as to how to reap the brain benefits. Here, experts share what to focus on.

Is ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE Hereditary?

IT'S HEARTBREAKING TO WATCH A PARENT WITH ALZHEIMER'S LOSE THEIR MEMORY, speech, and ability to take care of themselves. The degenerative brain disease has no cure, and it's only natural to tes deg think, If Mom has it, does that mean I will get it too? The answer depends on many factors, including genetic ones:

How Your Brain GROWS UP

YOUR BRAIN ISN'T STAGNANT; THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFETIME, MANY CHANGES occur as a result of genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors that accompany emotional, intellectual, and physical milestones, says Dr. Natteru. Use this overview of common milestones to prep for what may be ahead for you or your kids.

MEET Your Brain

THINK OF THIS ORGAN AS YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM, a miracle of efficiency with billions of nerve cells that coordinate everything from eye blinks to emotions. Whether you're making coffee or answering a text, your brain takes in information from multiple sources, then deciphers the data in an instant so you can act.

GOOD-FOR-YOU GIFTS

Perfect picks for everyone you love

CHALLENGE Add More Joy to Your Winter

Happiness doesn't need to fade with the daylight.

the biggest health breakthroughs of 2024

Our country may be divided about many things, but when it comes to our health, there is plenty for all of us to celebrate. Here, new tests, promising treatments, and important conversations (hello, menopause!) to cheer for in the new year.

NATURAL FIXES Ease Your Eczema

Try these holistic remedies to get relief for irritated skin.

5 MYTHS ABOUT THYROID HEALTH

It's true that this butterfly-shaped gland in your neck keeps your metabolism on course, but it is not to blame every time things go south. Here's your monthly fact-check.

WHY AM I SICK...AGAIN?

It's puzzling: It seems as if everyone's UNDER THE WEATHER MORE FREQUENTLY these days than before the pandemic. But that perception may be A COVID MIND TRICK. Here, top doctors help us piece together the truth.

Walk Away Pain - One of the best things you can do to ease joint and back pain and ward off future ouches is so very simple: just take it step by step.

Prevention's loyal readers are walking superfans, so we know you're aware of the boundless benefits of walking a regular routine keeps you fit and helps you maintain muscle strength (crucial during later-life years), and walking is fantastic for flexibility and balance. Yet here's one win from walking that you might not know as much about: It's a proven pain reducer.

A Solo Trip at 55 Boosted My Confidence - When I retired, a big, beautiful world opened up to me.

I had never taken a solo vacation before, and when I arrived in St. Maarten two years ago, the fact that I was traveling alone really hit me. I was 55 and divorced, and very apprehensive and self-conscious: With whom would I have dinner? With whom would I sit at the bar? But I put on my big-girl pants the first night and told myself I would grab a bite to eat and then head back to my room and read a book.It didn't turn out that way. I met a fabulous group of other retired women and men, and we talked and danced and drank and laughed all night. We hung out periodically throughout the week, whether at the pool or joining one another for dinner or drinks.

Hormones, ADHD, and the Midlife Balancing Act - Being in perimenopause is all kinds of challenging. Now more women are discovering that their brain fog, lack of impulse control, and constant feeling of distraction may be a clue to something else entirely.

Being in perimenopause is all kinds of challenging. Now more women are discovering that their brain fog, lack of impulse control, and constant feeling of distraction may be a clue to something else entirely. Melanie Hutchinson had always been messy, but in 2020, as she entered her 50s, her home became overrun with clutter. A mountain of laundry overtook her bedroom and piles of paper and junk accumulated everywhere. Before Zoom meetings, she'd hurriedly throw things into laundry baskets and stash them in the basement to avoid an embarrassing background.