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JENNIFER WEINER'S: The Griffin Sisters Greatest Hits

Revered for her smart, heartfelt and often funny novels featuring complicated yet lovable protagonists, bestselling author Jennifer Weiner has sold more than 11 million books, including In Her Shoes, which was made into a film starring Cameron Diaz and Toni Collette. Weiner's upcoming novel, The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits, out April 8, follows sisters Zoe and Cassie, who were once in a popular band that infamously broke up. Twenty years later, the world still has no idea what tore the pop stars apart. Here, an excerpt from Cassie's point of view. Pick up the next issue of FIRST (on sale March 14) for part two!

Inflammation Cure

HEAL FROM WITHIN: Erase painful symptoms and shrink your waistline 650% faster by cutting out dairy. Ivy league-trained Joel Fuhrman, M.D., says you can drop 15 pounds in a month! Here's how

3 TRUE & UPLIFTING TALES

SIGNS - A lucky find \"I knew my first St. Patrick's Day, only a month after losing my husband, Liam, would be lonely.

SIMPLE PET SOLUTIONS

CALM YOUR BUNNY'S THUMPS

10 BRILLIANT USES FOR HOT WATER

Savvy solutions with the steamy liquid

OUTSMART "Sitting Sickness"

DO YOU SPEND most of your day sitting at a desk, behind the wheel or at a table? Millions of us doand our hip flexors (the muscles in the front of the hips and thighs) suffer as a result, says fitness pro Jessica Smith, creator of the online platform JessicaSmith.Fitness.

Perimenopause Myths BUSTED!

With all the misguided information circulating on social media, knowing the facts about this life stage is more important than ever. So we turned to the experts to help separate fact from fiction

RESILIENCE, DIVINE ORDER & Speaking Your Truth with actress, director and Beyond the Gates star TAMARA TUNIE

Beloved for decades as Jessica Griffin on As the World Turns, actress Tamara Tunie recently made her grand return to daytime TV in Beyond the Gates-the first network soap opera to premiere in more than 25 years.

CATCH UP WITH THE ORIGINAL CAST OF Father of the Bride

The hit 1991 film featured two comedy greats, an Oscar winner and a future sitcom star in what turned out to be an all-star lineup. See what they're up to now!

Outsmart EMOTIONAL VAMPIRES!

Move over, Dracula: There are very real vampires in our lives who drain our joy and energy. Here, psychologists' simple keys to taking back control, setting clear boundaries and improving all your relationships

AWARDS-WORTHY OSCAR PARTY

Our elegant dinner party menu will take you from red-carpet looks to Best Picture winner

RELAX AND RECHARGE ON ISLA MUJERES!

The perfect island retreat

SWEET TREATS

Deliciously easy indulgences guaranteed to please

HOW TO Boost Your Health Span

HOW MUCH WEIGHT you can lift isn't just a practical matter: It turns out that being able to carry 75% of your body weight for a minutesometimes referred to as \"the carry test\"-can tell you a lot about your fitness level and health.

3 TRUE & UPLIFTING TALES

\"A woman whose smile is open and whose expression is glad has a kind of beauty no matter what she wears.\"

CLEAN LIVING WITH DANNY

A question, a recipe and a new product pick from environmental lifestyle pro Danny Seo, a leading expert on modern, eco-friendly food, entertaining and more

Blood Sugar Fix

MUST-READ: Top experts reveal easy and natural ways to steady blood sugar and shed pounds. Plus, what you need to know about the newly discovered condition doctors are calling type 1.5, or 'double diabetes'

TALKING ABOUT...SELF-ACCEPTANCE, Precious Moments & Silver Linings with actress, podcast host and MS advocate JAMIE-LYNN SIGLER

FOR 15 YEARS, actress Jamie-Lynn Sigler had a secret. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at just 20 years old, while starring in HBO's hit series The Sopranos, Jamie-Lynn admits she was in denial.

WINTER WOW: Hair Hues That Flatter

3 stunning shades for different skin tones

A Healthier Heart TODAY!

Who knew caring for your ticker could be so enjoyable? Read on for feel-great how-to's

BODY CONFIDENCE, KEEPING ROMANCE ALIVE AND Aging With Joy

Golden Globe-nominated actress, author and mom of two BROOKE SHIELDS

GET READY FOR GAME DAY!

Score big with these crowd-pleasing Super Bowl snacks that will give your gang another reason to cheer

SNEAKY SIDE EFFECTS OF STRESS

Experts warn that chronic anxiety has more than a psychological effect—it can trigger a collective group of physical health concerns known as metabolic syndrome. But these simple strategies tame stress—and the health risks that come with it

SWEET Valentine Treats

Dazzle your loved ones with our from-the-heart confections

LOVE NOTES

When Natalie Reilly started writing thank-you notes to first responders with her mother, Hope, she never imagined how many hearts they would lift– or how her own life would be transformed forever!

EATING WITH JOY

A question, a recipe, a new pick from Joy Bauer, M.S., RDN, CDN, the trusted health and nutrition expert on NBC's TODAY show and #1 New York Times bestselling author

THE REAL-LIFE COUPLES FROM Friday Night Lights

\"Clear eyes, Full Hearts, Can't Lose!\" Get to know the off-screen partners of 5 stars from the hit series that have fans rooting for love!

WOW IN VALENTINE'S DAY RED & PINK

4 ways to stun for a date night or galentines gathering

FLOWERS FROM THE HEART

As Valentine's Day 2021 neared, florist Ashley Manning got to thinking about how hard the holiday must be for widows. So she sent bouquets to women in her area who had lost their husband. As hearts were lifted, a tradition bloomed!

10 BRILLIANT USES FOR RUBBER BANDS

Clever ways to repurpose the stretchy loops