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STRESS AND ANXIETY

We're all frazzled or worried at times. That's perfectly normal, as daily life can be chaotic and out of our control. But the real problems arise when being stressed or anxious becomes the norm-we can't always see what it's doing to our physical and mental health, and getting a handle on it can be hard. Here's a look at how stress and anxiety affect the body-plus, expert-backed tricks to counter them so you can enjoy better health and more peace.

5 Myths About Pet Health

Many of us fret more about our furry family members' well-being than about our own. That's all the more reason to clear up fuzzy thinking.

THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON CLIMATE CHANGE

Living on our HEATING PLANET doesn't just affect our lungs, hearts, and immune systems but also can HARM OUR BRAINS' HEALTH, affecting our moods and behavior. Read on to know WHAT TO LOOK FOR AND HOW TO COPE.

SOLUTIONS Soothe a Sunburn

Expert-backed ways to ease the ouch and prevent burns in the first place.

HOW TO BUY IT Cooling Towels

These high-tech must-haves can help you beat the heat.

The Silver Palette

Complement gray hair with these tips from a makeup pro.

5 MYTHS ABOUT HANGOVERS

If last night's ale is still ailing you, you'll do anything to quench the throb. Here's the truth about the morning after, so you can recover fast.

The gut health CHEAT SHEET

Cut down on fried foods, ultra-processed foods, red and processed meats, alcohol, and sugary drinks, which can negatively impact gut health

7 WAYS to TAKE CARE of Your Gut

Research shows that people who get more sleep or have a high sleep efficiency (meaning they fall asleep quickly and stay asleep) have a more diverse mix of bacteria in their guts than people who sleep less or have more frequently interrupted sleep.

The ABC'S of IBS

THE GUT IS A COMPLICATED THE THINGS TPL PLACE, AND SOMETIMES THINGS CAN GET OUT OF SYNC THERE, leading to belly pain, mad dashes to the bathroom, and other symptoms.

Your Stomach's SECRET LIFE

YOU KNOW HOW WHEN YOU'RE YOU'RE NERVOUS you get butterflies in your stomach, or you can feel tired and logy all day when you're constipated?

All About P-BIOTICS

SUPPLEMENTS CONTAINING PREBIOTICS, PROBIOTICS, AND POSTBIOTICS are very hot, but the truth is, these nutrients and microorganisms are available through a well-rounded diet. Here's what each P does for your gut.

The Hormone Specialist

Here's what an endocrinologist wants you to know about diabetes, weight, and more.

are you swiping right?

WHAT IT'S LIKE TO DATE AFTER 50 AND HOW TO ACTUALLY MEET SOMEONE GREAT

NATURAL FIXES Migraine Management

Try these holistic remedies for frequent headaches.

EAT for better skin

YOU CAN HAVE A PERFECTLY CURATED SKINCARE LINEUP and still feel as if you're missing a piece of the healthy-skin puzzle.

Beauty TOOLS and TECH

If you don't like the look and feel of peach fuzz on your face, dermaplaning may be a solution.

Craft your perfect SKINCARE ROUTINE

Applying products in the wrong sequence can diminish efficacy and therefore results, because of either the texture or the ingredients.

Let's Talk About WRINKLES

I've kept that video handy these last 12 years because it is hilarious, but also as a reminder: Caring more than fleetingly about my wrinkles (and gray hair and menobod) feels out of sync with my values.

Common SKIN CONCERNS, solved

Eczema is an umbrella term for a group of conditions that cause dry, itchy skin

The Skin You LIVE IN

Along with your hair, nails, and sweat glands, your skin is part of your integumentary system, the protective outer layer of the body.

5 Myths About Cancer

The "C" word is scary enough without misinformation making things worse. Here are a few "I've heards" that you don't need to listen to anymore.

EAT FOR STRONG BONES

The right mix of nutrients helps support a sturdy skeleton.

THE DOCTOR IS IN When UTIS Keep Coming Back

Recurrent UTIs hit women more often than men— here’s what does and doesn’t work to prevent them.

Why Did I Feel as if I Had the Flu for Years?

Some days she just couldn’t get out of bed. It took some 10 doctors to figure out why.

Make Your Everyday Life Easier

Light weights are your ticket to a stronger core, which you need to lift, balance, and move with confidence.

WHAT'S YOUR ATTACHMENT STYLE?

LEARN ABOUT YOURSELF TO CONNECT MORE WITH OTHERS.

Stretch Away BACK PAIN

STRETCHING IS A POWERFUL PAINKILLER. All your muscles, bones, and tendons are connected, so pain mama in one body part can affect another. With stretching, you can loosen multiple areas at once. Try these backcentric moves from Prevention’s Stretch Away Pain.

Your Over-the-Counter PAIN DRUG GUIDE

IF NON-PHARMACEUTICAL TREATMENTS like ice and heat aren't helping enough, there are over-the-counter meds that can bring relief, but they're not interchangeable.

"Oh, my ACHING..."

JUST GOING ABOUT OUR LIVES can bring on pain in three areas of the body in particular: the back, the neck, and the knees.