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THE 40 BEST HEALTH TIPS FOR WOMEN OVER 40

You're in the power decades of your life-here's how to keep your mind and body in shape to enjoy the ride.

HOW TO WIN THE MOLD WAR

Doctors don't fully know why, but EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE to mold seems to cause a range of problems that can be TRICKY TO DIAGNOSE. Here's what to know about these microorganisms, why we're liable to be dealing with more of them, and how to keep them from HARMING YOUR HEALTH.

Healthy Hobby: Making Pottery

Turning a lump of clay into a work of art can be therapeutic and also give you a wonderful sense of accomplishment.

THE DOCTOR IS IN: Let's Talk About Vaginal Dryness

You'll be surprised by how many causes there are for this discomfort. We’ve got solutions.

WHAT'S UP WITH...COLD HANDS AND FEET

Always need snuggly mittens and fuzzy socks? Here's why.

THE WEIGHT-LOSS PUZZLE

Maybe your latest BLOOD WORK wasn't great, or your WAISTBAND fits more snugly than you'd like. Here's what experts want you to know about setting REASONABLE GOALS for keeping EXCESS POUNDS from adding up.

BEAUTY: Love Your Neck

Here’s how to keep it looking smooth and healthy.

NATURAL FIXES: A Guide to Gluten

Ditching this ingredient is all the rage, but it's not necessary for everyone.

Get Better at Stretching

Everything you need to know to become a master stretcher.

Protect Your Pup's Paws

Ice and snow, not to mention the chemicals we use to melt them, can hurt your dog's feet.

MOVE OF THE MONTH: HIP OPENER

Say goodbye to stiff hips and hello to flexy ones. Optimizing their range of motion supports ideal body alignment and will help you move better overall, whether you're working out or dancing the night away.

Move Past Picky Eating

Being fussy about food is a rite of passage for many toddlers, but when that pickiness extends throughout and beyond childhood, it can lead to deficiencies in important nutrients and poor health over time. Liz Shaw, R.D.N., a mom of two and the owner of shaw simple swaps.com, shares her best strategies for growing good eaters.

PROTEIN FROM PLANTS!

Vegan meats and tofu or tempeh aren’t the only ways to get a meat-free protein fix. Try these all-natural options from the Good Housekeeping Institute’s Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Stefani Sassos.

20-Minute Meal Under $20

Vegan Kofte with Kale & Chickpea Salad

Focus on Getting Those Zzz's

Clocking less than the recommended hours of shuteye in midlife and beyond may be linked to increased disease risk, says a new study from University College London.

Peckish Before Bed?

The right nighttime snack can satisfy your belly and summon those zzz's.

BREAKFAST Egg Pepper Rings with Carrot Salsa

Get a boost of sweetness (and vitamin A!) with your morning protein.

THE BIGGEST HEALTH BREAKTHROUGHS OF 2022

EVERY YEAR THERE ARE SCIENTISTS, DOCTORS, AND HEALTH CARE ADVOCATES WHO REACH INCREDIBLE MILESTONES WITH THEIR WORK. WE CELEBRATE THE INVENTIONS AND ADVANCES FROM THIS YEAR THAT PROMISE TO IMPROVE LIVES FOR DECADES TO COME.

DOES IT WORK? Acupressure Mats

Some say lying on a blanket of needles actually soothes aches and pains. Here's what we learned.

5 Myths About Safe Driving

Piling in for a holiday trip? Trade in old, misguided info for the new rules of the road.

THE SCIENCE OF HORMONES

Being hormonal is a good thingthese tiny molecules keep your body humming along! But if you have too much (or not enough) of any, there are ways to rebalance your system.

HOW WE DO IT My Invisible Illness

Like millions of others, these women may never be cured of the chronic conditions most people can't even tell they have. Here, they share how they move forward.

THE DOCTOR IS IN "Why Did You Ask That?!"

If some of your gyno's questions seem invasive, here's the information they're trying to gather about your health.

WHAT'S UP WITH...GREEN SNOT

When you stop laughing, we'll tell you why the color of your boogers can reveal a lot about your health.

live 'til 100 and love it!

We're now living decades longer than we were a few generations ago. And a growing number of experts say it's possible to thrive and flourish in those later years, if we take steps now. Here's where to start.

just who do you think you are?

No, we're not accusing you of being out of line! But it is common at midlife to have a self-concept that's based on OUTDATED IDEAS OF WHO YOU ARE, which can seriously hold you back. Read on to find out if you're READY FOR AN OUTLOOK UPDATE so you can move forward with your life THE WAY YOU WANT TO.

BEAUTY A Lifetime of Looking Good

Makeup maven Bobbi Brown says you can embrace your age and still put your best face forward. Here's how.

PROBLEM SOLVED Say Bye to Creaky Bones

How to keep your skeleton in tip-top shape

NATURAL FIXES How to Protect Your Ticker

Want your heart to stay true for the long haul? Follow this simple but powerful advice.

SALSA DANCING

The Latin-style dance can keep you young—in body and soul.