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New ways to spruce up your home for less!

Want to refresh your home with new furniture and decor? Labor Day sales aren’t the only way to save! Here, decorating pros reveal new ways to get all you want while slashing the cost

Add happy flair with sunflowers!

All it takes to create striking floral accents is a handful of happy-faced blooms! Here, floral pro Jessica Foley of FlowerMoxie.com shares the easy and affordable how-to's

"Help me deal with patronizing people!"

We’ve all dealt with people whose condescending attitudes have made us feel bad. Here, experts share easy ways to change the script

Nature's best heartburn fixes

We love digging into our favorite fare at barbecues and picnics. The hitch? Rich foods and alcoholic drinks can trigger heartburn. Luckily, these natural tricks can help

MD's own cure for meno-flab

Dr. Mary Claire Haver reveals everyday foods that help us burn fat 647% faster-so we drop up to a pound a day*

"Essential oils cured my migraines!"

For more than 35 years, Lisa Erickson was sidelined about 15 days a month by excruciating headaches…until she concocted her own natural remedy that stopped the pain for good!

Cures for change-of-season bothers

Sail through the everyday health hassles that pop up during the 'shoulder season' to feel your absolute best!

Don't throw away great health!

Some of the most common kitchen toss-outs are often packed with nutrients even more potent than the ‘main’ foods they come from. Here’s how to harness their benefits

The safest natural sleep aids

Your body's production of the sleep hormone melatonin dips with age. And while OTC melatonin gummies can help, a new study found they can contain up to 3.5 times as much melatonin as they say they do. \"Taking too much melatonin can cause nightmares, headaches and grogginess,\" says sleep medicine expert Shelby Harris, PsyD. To boost your levels naturally, just...

Speed-heal your sciatica-naturally!

When sciatica flares, it feels like a painful jolt shooting down your buttocks and legs. For the 40% of people who’ve dealt with the condition, which is caused by excess pressure on the sciatic nerve, finding relief may be easier than you think, thanks to these tricks that speed healing

Outsmart late-summer puffiness

Tired and puffy? Sluggish kidneys may be to blame. The organs keep fluid levels in balance and flush draining toxins and waste from the bloodstream.

The best make up dupes for women over 50!

A quick scroll through social media and you'll find influencers singing the praises of dupes-products that are nearly identical to high-end formulas but cost far less! So we tapped over50 beauty YouTuber Laura Rae (@LauraRaeBeauty) for her triedand-true dupes to beautiful, stat!

“Harvesting love and kindness can truly change people’s lives!”

When Rachel Landis saw unpicked fruit on trees in her community falling to the ground and left to rot, she couldn’t help but think of all the people unable to afford nutritious food for their families. Someone needs to do something, Rachel thought. Taking up the challenge, she founded a nonprofit to get hungry people the food they need!

Love as sweet as honey

Honey Lambert’s life is full of all work and no play…until a handsome stranger sits down next to her and fills her world with new possibilities

"I make $300 a month selling my crochet crafts!"

Diane Stone found the perfect way to keep her hands busy and her bank account flush! Here’s how

How to find out if your clutter is worth $1,000s!

Have antiques, costume jewelry, vintage furniture you’ve inherited or don’t need? They could be worth a fortune! Here, easy ways to learn how much your keepsakes could rake in

"Don't forget to take care of you!"

Country music legend Patty Loveless is known for her big voice and heartfelt style. But after her husband began battling health issues in the early 2000s, Patty put her career to the side to become his caretaker-and life as she knew it changed forever. Here, how faith, family and a little bit of fresh air keep her joyful

"Help! I can't take a compliment!"

Accepting praise for your efforts boosts self-esteem and fosters deeper connections with others, but it isn't always easy. Here, simple ways to enjoy the kudos you deserve

Lose 18 lbs in 7 days

\"Let's go!\" Debora Tillman called as her husband, Dale, revved his beloved motorcycle. They zoomed off, weaving through farmland under a blue North Carolina sky. The day was perfect. Well, nearly perfect. Because Debora's knees began to ache. She tried shifting positions as she hung on to Dale-but with both of them pushing 300 pounds, there wasn't room. We barely fit, she realized, her knees on fire.

Marine collagen eased my menopause aches!?

When Maria DeRosa started experiencing muscle pain and weakness as side effects of menopause, she was thrilled to discover a natural way to restore her strength and stamina

Freedom from ragweed allergies

About 14 million women deal with allergies this time of year, when ragweed flowers mature. A single plant can produce 1 billion pollen grains! And 75% of those who are allergic to springtime pollen are also allergic to ragweed. So if your symptoms flared in spring, they're likely kicking up again now. Here, the best natural cures

Finally! Relief from menopausal dryness

Shifting hormones mean skin from head to toe has a harder time staying hydrated after menopause. And everything from mild dehydration to more time spent in air-conditioned rooms increases the risk of dryness complaints by up to 37% in the summer. These fixes can help!

No-sweat secrets to lower blood pressure

Sure, keeping a lid on your blood pressure cuts heart disease risk by 50%. But a British study reveals that when blood pressure is in the healthy range (below 120/80 mmHg), blood flow to other organs is optimized too. The result: Risks of kidney and liver disease drop by 47% and lung disease risk dips by 28%. And while hormonal changes that occur after age 50 can double women’s odds of developing high blood pressure, it’s easy to combat the climb. Just…

"We give sick kids and their families a day of fun"

When Kathy Derr's young son received a terrible diagnosis, her village rallied around her in the most incredible way. Inspired by the kindness of her loved ones, she founded a nonprofit to bring the same level of support to other families

"Help! I'm constantly overthinking"

A whopping 57% of women get stuck in joystealing worry loops. Here, experts share simple ways to curb overthinking and take back control

His rescue cat's keen nose saved his life!

Thomas Williams was curious when his new rescue cat began sniffing and pawing his leg. But he was shocked when it turned out that his kitty was actually alerting him to a life-threatening condition

Love on the spot

When her lawn mower quits, Christy Mills needs help...but when Robert shows up to fix it, could he fix her broken heart too?

Outsmart these retailer tricks to save!

Surprised when you spend more than you intended when shopping? It's not your fault! Hidden marketing tricks are causing you to go over budget. Luckily, knowing what these spending traps are can help you avoid them

"I make 6 figures a year as a home organizer!"

Ann Lightfoot turned her knack for decluttering and home organization into a lucrative business. Here's how

"Help! I'm so irritable!"

With everything life throws at us, it's easy to see why women are more aggravated and stressed than ever before. Here, ways to cue calm-fast