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Weight drops, mood soars

A big reason many of us want to lose weight is simply to feel better-happier, healthier, more at ease, more energized. Now there's evidence a twist on lowcarb eating not only speeds off fat, \"it can lead to remarkable mood improvements,\" says Georgia Ede, M.D., Harvard-trained author of Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind. Consider this: When scientists recently put seniors on a low-carb plan enhanced with nuts, they lost 14.8 times more weight and saw spirits soar 6.89 times higher than traditional low-cal dieters. As a bonus, \"when well-being increases that much, sustaining healthy changes becomes easier long-term,\" notes Dr. Ede. Colorado grandmother Ashley Malik is living proof. Four years after dropping five sizes and reversing prediabetes, Ashley's still lean and flying high. Read on for her inspiring story and to learn how to get your own waist-shrinking, joy-boosting results.

She gives hope to cancer patients

Since being diagnosed with a rare eye cancer, Ashley McCrary has used faith to sustain her through years of treatment. Today, she has found a way to share that strength with others

Outsmart your DNA!

Glad to have inherited your eye color but wish you could change health traits passed down through your DNA? These easy tricks keep you happy and healthy, regardless of your genes

World's best health cures

Folks around the globe have passed down tried-and-tested remedies for centuries. Now, studies confirm these natural fixes nix health hassles

Sail through summer free of UTIs

As we age, the risk of a urinary tract infection (UTI) increases due to weaker pelvic floor muscles and hormonal changes that allow bacteria to build in the urinary tract. And hotter summer temps up the odds of dehydration, which can prevent the bladder from flushing bacteria. Here's how to keep UTIs at bay

Shortcuts to lower blood pressure

You don't need to overhaul your life to keep your blood pressure below 120/80 mmHg. A few no-fuss tweaks to your daily routine can make a big difference in lowering blood pressure to a heart-smart range

Unleash more happy energy

Splashing in the pool, playing pickleball, picnics with friends...now that summer is here, we want to enjoy the season with energy to spare. The key: recharging structures called mitochondria that act like tiny batteries inside cells. When mitochondria are functioning at their peak, so are we: energy revs, muscles stay strong and metabolism hums. Plus, we enjoy decreased risks of dementia, heart disease and diabetes. To power up your energy engines, just...

Wow with a cooling summer cut

These trendy styles not only help you beat the heat, but they also come with beautifying perks!

They lift spirits with food & hope

After a devastating tornado hit Joplin, Missouri, in 2011, barbecue hobbyist Stan Hays got fellow cooks together to serve meals to victims and first responders. That act of love grew into Operation BBQ Relief, which has served millions of meals

"I make 10K a month with my princess parties!"

Karrie Mueller found a magical way to bring joy to kids and jingle to her pockets! Here's how she does it

Babs' Memorial Day eats

Social media star Babs Costello shares her easy recipes for backyard barbecue success

"Help! I'm so impatient!"

Cultivating greater patience melts stress and boosts resilience. Here, simple ways to invite more strength and serenity into your life

Foods that fix fat loss

Fed up with diets but still want to hit a healthier weight? Here's an amazing hack to try: Eat 30 different plants a week. Turns out, that's all it takes to radically improve your microbiome, the collection of 100 trillion microbes that call your body home. Current research, including some on identical twins, \"shows that the microbiome plays the biggest role in determining the number on the scale-bigger than carb intake, exercise or even calories,\" says nutrition expert Stephen Perrine, author of The Full-Body Fat Fix. Perrine adds that a 30-plant strategy boosts the microbiome fast, triggering rapid changes in bloat, energy, fat burn and overall health. Florida mom Vicki Sheerin even says increasing the variety of plants she eats was the key that allowed her to drop 227 pounds. Keep reading to learn how to make your own microbiome magic.

"This app cured my insomnia!"

Trouble sleeping night after night left Kathy Dean dragging through her days. She felt hopeless, until discovering her cellphone was the key to unlocking sound, restful sleep

Traditions for 100% healthy

The key to staying happy, healthy and energized? Tapping into the healing power of cherished Memorial Day traditions

Drink to your good health!

A refreshing glass of iced tea does more than cool you off. Research finds that whatever your health bother, there's a tea that can help!

Prevent Gl upset from spoiling your travels

Everything from dehydration to long stretches sitting behind the wheel can trigger Gl upset when we travel. To the rescue: tricks that block constipation, bloating and heartburn on your next road trip or flight

Outsmart 'inflammaging'

We all want to add more years to life-and life to those years. The key: taming chronic inflammation.

They place flowers to love and honor our fallen military heroes

After Ami Neiberger's younger brother was killed in Iraq, she needed to find a special way to remember him on Memorial Day. She found it through bonding with Gold Star families at Arlington National Cemetery-and handing out flowers to be placed on soldiers' graves

Cool creamy wow

White chocolate in the filling makes this dreamy delight even richer

She provides love and comfort to senior & ailing cats

When Jessica Vigos took in an abandoned elderly cat with health issues, she found herself thinking about all the other senior and sick cats who would never find a loving forever home. She created a sanctuary for these special kitties because Jessica knows how healing a second chance can be!

5 simple head-start garden tricks!

Spring has sprung, and we have the secrets to help you kick off a gorgeous growing season!

Everyday Hero

She makes special dolls to comfort foster kids!

New uses for drugstore staples

These everyday OTC heroes have powers beyond their obvious use, serving as double-duty health boosters

Prevent skin cancer starting now

Spring is finally here! That means shedding winter layers and donning your favorite short-sleeve tops as you enjoy the beautiful weather. And it turns out now is also the perfect time to up your sun-protection game before the dog days of summer.

No more pesky overnight wake-ups!

Every night, many of us awaken between 2 and 3 aw. And it can feel almost impossible to get back to sleep without meds, suggests Stanford research. But scientists have now pinpointed common triggers of middle-of-the-night insomnia, letting you sleep through the night

Surprising key to strong

Preventing type 2 diabetes is one of the best things you can do for your body since doing so protects against nerve damage, vision problems, dementia, heart disease and kidney disease. But warding off diabetes also optimizes strength and vitality.

"I make up to $6,000 an event with my food truck!"

For Cynthia Pittari, sharing her authentic Italian recipes feeds her community and her bank account!

Save $$$ while eliminating credit card balances!

Finance pros share how to pay down bills while paying eS. 1,000s less in interest—based on your credit score

"Let your true spirit shine"!"

For decades, Theresa Caputo, best known as \"The Long Island Medium,\" has used her unique ability to connect people to their lost loved ones and bring peace to millions.