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The toss-outs for a gorgeous you!

They may look like trash, but cooking scraps_from fruit peels to used coffee grounds-are packed with nutrients that when used topically, can turn back the clock! Here, how to reap the benefits

"Love can change a person's world!"

As the mom of a son with disabilities, Susan Tachau vowed he would live a good life. But getting him the things he needed to keep that promise proved to be expensive-and, she knew, out of reach for many families. So she offered them a helping hand

Spice your way happy & healthy!

The spices that give our favorite cool-weather dishes their warm, comforting flavors are also a boon for our health!

"Sound baths cured my chronic anxiety!"

After decades of living in a state of near panic that medication couldn't quell, Kathy Harmon-Luber's love of music led her to a surprising therapy that helped her finally find calm-and joy!

"Help me break a bad habit!"

If you're like 60% of us, you're trying to stop engaging in an unhealthy behavior-or two! Here, easy ways to make a lasting change

Reverse a metabolism slowdown

Want to uncover extra energy and speed fat burn? It can be as easy as reversing the muscle loss that happens with age (called sarcopenia). After age 30, we lose up to 5% of our muscle mass each decade, which does more than make us feel unsteady: It also slows our metabolism. To boost your strength...

Wow with chic chalkboard accents!

Chalkboards aren't just for the classroom! Here, DIY design pro Katie Striegel shares easy tips for this trendy technique that will add style and function-on a shoestring!

"You deserve so much joy!"

Jenna Bush Hager, co-host of the hit morning show TODAY with Hoda & Jenna, is no stranger to the limelight, having grown up at the center of U.S. politics. But that has not made her immune to everyday struggles, heartache and loss. Here, how embracing grief and choosing joy helped her find purpose and peace

FEEL-GOOD HUNGER CURE

Wow! Ancient spice works like an antidepressant, burns fat 23x faster and melts up to 9 lbs a week!

Happy & healthy with fall fun!

There's so much to look forward to this autumn! And lucky for you, your favorite activities are proven health boosters too

Dodge diabetes and long Covid!

Preventing diabetes has always been smart, but now it's more vital than ever: Prior research found that healthy blood-sugar levels cut the risk of severe COVID complications by up to 90%, and new Emory University research reveals keeping blood sugar in balance curbs the odds of 'long COVID' by 75%. To slash your risk, just...

Your best fall hair color revealed!

The key to turning back the clock? Picking a hair hue that complements your skin tone. Here, the shades sure to make you shine

Bedroom secrets to better sleep!

Studies show that a cluttered bedroom dials up stress, leading to worse sleep. Here, easy ways to get your boudoir looking its best, so you can drift off to dreamland

Outsmart fall snoring

Wake up tired after a full night's sleep? Chances are, you're among the 40% of women who don't realize they snore. Fall temperature shifts and allergies increase 'sawing,' hampering sleep. Luckily, help is here!

These 2nd graders find pups forever homes!

Kensey Jones has always had two passions: teaching children and helping animals. When she combined them, her 2nd graders learned a lesson in love and compassion and two dozen shelter pets got adopted

Floral cures for 'allergy face'

Harness the power of flowers to ease allergy-triggered beauty bothers

Ouch to ahh in 60 seconds!

U.K. scientists say a drop in barometric pressure as the weather cools flips on 'inflammation genes' in your body, raising your risk of aches. Luckily, you can short-circuit discomfort fast!

Dinner made easy!

COLLECT A MEAL

"Harvesting love and kindness can change lives!"

After taking part in a mission trip, Jerry Althoff longed to do something to help his own community. Then a pamphlet about something called 'gleaning' arrived in the mail and, what he initially thought was junk mail, turned out to hold the answer: a way for him and his wife, Jan, to rescue leftover farm produce and get it to hungry people in need

"The honeybee secret that cured my asthma!"

Coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath plagued Sandy Murphy for years, until she discovered a unique remedy...made in a beehive!

"After 41 years, I finally got to thank the hero who saved me!"

When Cindy Zurchin was 17, she was in a horrific car accident. Police Sgt. Ralph Hoffman was first on the scene. Long after his retirement, he was still wondering if she was okay. Decades after the accident, he got his answer

"Avoiding these foods cured my diverticulitis!"

Bouts of debilitating digestive pain sent Kellie Bigelow to the hospital several times a year. It wasn’t until she stumbled upon an easy new way of eating that she found lasting relief

"One single act of kindness can last a lifetime!"

Ayda and Vanja Zugay were just 12 and 17-and frightened-when their parents sent them to America to escape war-torn Yugoslavia. But then a stranger showed them a kindness that gave them comfort and hope

Pamper your self pretty with herbs

The garden gems are not only a great way to spice up your food-when used in spa-inspired treatments, they're sure to leave you looking radiant and feeling refreshed

Let fall decor make you healthy!

Research proves your favorite ways to decorate for the season keep your brain and body in tip-top shape

Add happy flair with sunflowers!

All it takes to create stunning accents is a handful of happy-faced flowers! Here, DIY pro Jeannine Rose of SweetHumbleHome.com shares the easy how-to’s

The BEST keto yet!

Not long ago, the FDA approved a drug called semaglutide, which experts say is as effective as weight-loss surgery. While it’s not for everyone, it can be a lifesaving option for some. “And it can be an inspiration for anyone hoping to drop excess pounds,” reveals Columbia University– trained nutrition expert Fred Pescatore, M.D. Turns out, “it’s pretty easy to mimic the benefits of this drug without all the risks that come with medication or a medical procedure.” Dr. Pescatore already has patients using the approach, a powerful new twist on the popular keto diet. “The feedback I get is amazing,” he says. “It always works. It works for every single person who does it.” As folks transform their health, many are able to shed as much as or more than a typical gastric-bypass patient—dropping up to 60 pounds in one month!

Just no telling

SOLVE-IT-YOURSELF Mystery

Save a bundle on groceries!

Tired of rising food prices taking a bigger bite out of your wallet? Here, easy ways to cut your grocery bill fast

Bliss in every bite!

Oreo cookies and melted chocolate combine to create the fudgy crust for this smooth-as-silk cheesecake that preps in just 20 minutes