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"I've earned a lot of credit card rewards over the year. I'd like them to help cover holiday costs, but I'm not sure if I should use them for gifts or travel. What are my best options?"

With the holidays fast approaching, it's a smart strategy to use cash back, points and miles to help pay for gifts and travel expenses. But it can be hard knowing how to spend them. One reason is that each type has a different monetary value. For example, cash back is worth the dollar amount you earn with each purchase, while points and miles vary in value depending on how you redeem them. Here, Emily Thompson, a credit card rewards expert for ThePointsGuy.​com, shares simple tips to help you pinpoint your best options.

Small-space secrets to a big Thanksgiving!

Make more room for your holiday feast with these simple tricks!

"Help! The holidays are so stressful!”

A staggering 89% of Americans feel overwhelmed over the holidays. Here, experts share a few simple ways to trade argh for ahh this season

This military mom cooks up love for sailors on Thanksgiving

When Karrie Anderson's son joined the Navy, she wanted to make sure that he and his fellow sailors felt at home on Thanksgiving. So she rented a house near the base to prepare four days of feasts for these young heroes-and give them lots of mom hugs!

Make your bath the ultimate health booster

Turns out a nightly soak can improve your health. How? It lowers your blood pressure, tames stress hormones and improves your sleep. And these simple tweaks supercharge your bath's health-boosting effects

Secret to healthy aging

We all want to live longer, but we also want to stay active and independent as time goes by. The key to both: giving cellular structures called telomeres a little TLC. Located on the tips of DNA strands, telomeres defend cells against aging and help tissues regenerate and repair. And Danish research reveals keeping telomeres in shape optimizes energy, muscle strength and mobility. While telomeres shorten over time, here's how to keep them long and healthy

Find autumn magic in Holland!

Picturesque landscapes, cozy eateries, stunning nature views and friendly locals ensure this Michigan gem has all the makings of a perfect seasonal getaway!

"The best has just begun!"

Patti LaBelle's distinctive voice and dynamic presence have captivated audiences for more than six decades. But beyond her music, a passion for cooking and love of family have defined her journey. And at 80 years young, the 'Godmother of Soul' is nowhere near slowing down. Here, Patti shares what's next-and her favorite holiday hacks!

Take a Breather - Follow along to increase your peace.

With so much hustle and bustle packed into just a couple of short months, this time of year can feel overwhelming-but you can tame the pandemonium and focus on joy with a little bit of quiet "me time" spent meditating. "Taking a few moments to ground yourself, find your center, and reconnect with the present can make all the difference in calming the chaos," says Lindsey Benoit O'Connell, a certified meditation teacher and founder of The LAB Wellness. We asked her to write a quick guided meditation just for you.

delicious TREE-TS

Add edible greenery to this year's dessert table with ideas that range from easy to extravagant.

Life lessons

As WD's Rabbi in Residence, I'll share some ancient and universal Jewish wisdom that I hope will help everyone lead a more beautiful life.

I TURNED 39!

Wildlife ecologist and TV host Rae Wynn-Grant, Ph.D., on trusting your natural instincts

Stretch it out

Limber up to stay vibrant and strong!

10 things to know about BRAIN HEALTH

It's the most important organ you have-the source of creativity, the holder of memories, and the control center for every other part of your body. Here's how to keep your brain healthy for life.

the all-natural HAPPY PILL

Movement is medicine. In this installment of our Power Up Program, WD Editor in Chief Meaghan Murphy shares the science behind the health boost exercise delivers along with simple strategies to help you get moving.

What's for dinner tonight?!

Easy meals for the whole family

grab A BOWL

Warm up with spoonable meals you can enjoy at the table-or curled up on your couch.

DIP IT!

This holiday season, turn any moment into a celebration with everyone's favorite appetizer.

The Summer I TOOK My Mom "HOME"

Whenever I tell people about the Last Trip Home I took to Italy with my 87-year-old mother and my older son last summer, everyone has the same response (\"Awwww...\"), which makes me feel like a fraud because I know they're imagining some gauzy scene. And to be fair, I'd tried to plan it that way.

LOST And Found IN AMERICA

When I was 21, I spent the summer driving around the United States with my boyfriend. It amazes me, looking back, that I let myself go on that eight-week trip.

The BEST BOOKS of 2024

We all loved Oprah's Book Club selections this year (did you read them all?), but here are our editors' favorite standouts on the shelves-from the thoughtprovoking to the heartwarming to the hilarious.

The Menopause Makeover: For When "Aging Gracefully" Gets Old

Because literally everything-from eyelids to neck skin to boobs to butt-falls off a cliff. Here, a dozen interventions women in this life stage are embracing.

Why I Cut Off All My Hair

The author of City of Girls and Big Magic talks about how she made the bold decision to break out the clippers in order to find her own version of beauty.

I WENT I Saw, HATE

Ten years ago, I went to Tokyo on a lark. I was invited to the opening of the 38-story Aman Tokyo hotel, a beautiful example of urban minimalism and a destination unto itself.

Dear Biohackers, The Secrets to Longevity Are Simpler Than You Think

In a world of health trackers built to optimize, we propose choosing joy over deprivation and community over navel-gazing. The research agrees.

PARIS Made ME DO IT

Travel maybe shouldn't be any different than \"regular\" life, but it is.

Trips That Changed US All Forever

Me, MOM, And A Thousand SEABIRDS

COLLISION COURSE

In Devika Rege’ first novel, India enters a troubling new era.

YULE RULES

“Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point.”

REPRISE

Reckoning with Donald Trump's return to power.