Healthy with holiday traditions!

Great news: The festive fun you enjoy every year is proven to boost your health and happiness!

The world's best immunity boosters

For centuries, people around the world have relied on home remedies to fend off colds and the flu. Now, research finds their time-honored tricks really do boost immunity

Easy keys to sharper hearing

Time spent with loved ones during the holidays are some of our most treasured moments, and we don't want to miss a single laugh or happy word. The good news: You don't have to! These tricks sharpen hearing

Dodge embarrassing effects of bad breath

Wish you could whisper a shared in-joke with your daughter or catch up with friends at the holiday party without worrying you have bad breath? A few simple strategies let you get up close without fear all season long

Secret to finding calm in the chaos

'Tis the season of go-go-go! An easy way to reclaim peace? Toning your vagus nerve, which connects the brain to the heart, lungs, intestines and other organs. A strong vagus protects you from the effects of stress and optimizes your immune system. Plus, findings in Frontline Gastroenterology suggests it cuts bloat by 43%! And while the vagus nerve can become up to 69% more lax between our 20s and 50s (and beyond), strengthening it is easy. Just...

Their holiday lights display gives hope to sick kids!

For almost a decade, Amy and Don Zombek have been festooning their house in a spectacular display of Christmas lights that draws thousands and has raised tens of thousands for Make-A-Wish

This pup made an entire nursing home his family

The animal shelter’s chain-link fence was 10 feet high, but somehow, the shepherd mix managed to climb over it—three times. And each time, he went to the same place...the place he now calls home!

"We make up to $12k selling holiday toffee!"

Nancy Kent and Melissa Ramirez earn thousands around the holidays, thanks to their sweet concoction

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Easy secrets to a gleaming kitchen!

Our simple tips will get the heart of your home sparkling just in time for your holiday entertaining plans

"You are loved and valued!"

Award-winning singer, author, activist and mom Natalie Grant, 51, shines in every role she takes on. But there are times when Natalie, the woman, has struggled with major disappointment and serious health issues. With faith and determination, she’s come out on the other side stronger. Here, her tips for finding peace through it all

"Help! The holidays make me so sad"

Almost 60% of us feel down this time of year— that’s why we asked the experts for simple ways to heal holiday melancholy and find true joy

Drop a size

“Wow, that looks good,” said Martha Love, as her brother, Mark, and his wife, Sally, set out a big bowl of Buffalo chicken dip. Martha grabbed a celery stick and scooped some up.

"Ear 'seeding' cured my stress!"

Years of anxiety left Linda Leslie struggling emotionally and physically, until a chance encounter led her to a simple remedy that brought her instant calm and healing

Dodge winter health bothers

Love this time of year because of fun holidays, but not a fan of chilly-weather health woes? Here, easy ways to stay healthy all season long!

Surprising keys to holiday bliss

Up to 75% of us have a diminished sense of flavor the combined perception of taste and aroma). Here, the hidden causes— and fixes—so you can enjoy every bite of holiday fare!

Outsmart holiday bloat!

Ham, sugar cookies, eggnog...with so many delicious reasons to love the holidays, the last thing you need is bloat ruining your meal.

3 simple sidestep ways to gout pain

As the weather cools and we enjoy richer foods and the occasional cup of cheer, gout risk rises.

Do you have enough of the #1 brain anti-ager?

The key to treasuring happy holiday memories for years to come? Boosting levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF).

"One kind act can spark a huge ripple of love!"

When Jessica Manfre befriended two other military wives at an awards ceremony, they clicked instantly, as if it were meant to be. Less than a year later, the three women would come to realize their friendship was indeed fated when their shared desire to spread kindness changed countless lives all around the world!

Fill your week with smiles!

Christmas week spectaculars

Prep your home now to save cash later!

Blocking air leaks around your home cuts your heating bill by up to 20%. And you don't need to spend $$$ to block them! Our DIY pros reveal how to thwart them for less than $15...

Halloween fun for less!

From prolonging the life of monster makeup to ensuring pumpkins stay fresh, we have the budgetfriendly ways to keep the ghoulish good times rolling!

"Help me trust my intuition"

Research shows your first instinct is often right. Here, simple ways to drown out self-doubt and turn up the volume on your wise inner voice

Lose up to 2 lbs a day*

Even MDs use it! Discover the 15¢ herb that’s proven to ease stress and boost thyroid power by 348%!

"This got me off my sleep meds!"

After battling insomnia all of her adult life, Amanda Foley discovered a unique sound therapy that helped her turn off her brain and finally get the restful sleep her body craved

Activate your 'happy hormones'

Fewer daylight hours and busier schedules leave 57% of us on edge. But who wants to deal with prescription drug side effects like GI upset or fatigue? Try natural mood lifters instead

Speedy relief from hemorrhoids

Women are 50% more likely to get hemorrhoids than men due to hormone changes. And when the issue flares, you want fast and complete relief. But OTC hemorrhoid ointments and creams can temporarily worsen skin irritation, while prescriptions can thin the skin with prolonged use. Here, how to heal a flare-up

Home cures for irritating eye bothers

Whether you're apple-picking with the family or enjoying a leaf-peeping drive, taking in the changing season is one of fall's greatest joys. The hurdle: Cooler weather and dry indoor air trigger an uptick in irritating eye complaints. Fortunately, these natural fixes deliver relief the easy way

Simple keys to a healthier heart

Wouldn't it be wonderful if you could slash your risk of heart disease simply by enjoying all the season has to offer? You can! And that's especially welcome news since findings in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society reveal keeping your heart healthy also makes your golden years truly golden: It lowers the risk of disabling fatigue, pain, memory impairments and vision problems by up to 45%. To protect your heart the easy way, just...