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Lifestyle
The One Great Thing I Wish I'd Started Doing Much Sooner
It had never really occurred to me to even try.
By Randi Mazzella
October 25, 2024
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Relationships
When Middle-Aged Women Act Like Middle School Girls
I still can't believe what happened to me.
By Sharon Mesmer
, October 25, 2024
4 Min Read
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Lifestyle
3 To-Die-For Obits That Will Inspire You To Live A Better Life
They serve as reminders to cherish every single day.
By Suzanne Hayes
, October 25, 2024
4 Min Read
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Health
The 4 Secret Weapons To Help Fight Holiday Weight Gain
Nobody wants to start the new year feeling like an overstuffed sausage.
By Kelly K. James
, October 25, 2024
5 Min Read
Most Popular
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Health
After 35 Years, I Gave Up Diet Coke. Here’s What Happened
I'd been trying to do this for years.
By Katie Smith
October 18, 2024
4 Min Read
Easy-Peasy Dinner Recipes for Non-Cooks Hero
Lifestyle
Easy-Peasy Dinner Recipes For People Who Say They Can't Cook
By Christine Carter
, July 27, 2021
If you need simple, like REALLY simple, then these are for you.
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Lifestyle
6 Things Professional Cleaners Would Never Have In Their Homes
By Danielle Braff
, May 24, 2024
Here’s what to avoid if you want to clean less often.
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Health
3 Reasons Sex May Hurt — A Lot
By Christine Burke
, May 14, 2019
And how you can fix it.
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Spotlight
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Health
The Exercise That Burns Even More Calories Than Running!
I tried it and I love it.
By Katie Smith
#YOU
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Which two words best describe you?
IN CASE YOU MISSED THESE
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Relationships
Have You Lost Your Desire For Sex?
Five tried-and-true ways to get it back — now.
By Linda Wolff
, February 4, 2022
2 Min Read
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Lifestyle
5 Reasons To Travel To The Northeast This Winter. Yes, We Said Winter
Some of these may surprise you.
By Candy Schulman
, November 8, 2022
4 Min Read
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Parenting
The One Thing Fear Pushed Me To Do
For years, I thought that you can have it all. But no, I can’t.
By Tess Clarkson
, February 22, 2022
3 Min Read
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Lifestyle
The 5 Must-Try Style Trends For Cooler Weather
Don’t fall into a sweater-and-jeans rut.
By Clarissa Cruz
, October 17, 2017
2 Min Read
Editor's Picks
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Lifestyle
Warm Up By The Fire At These 5 Cozy Travel Destinations 
By Kathryn Streeter
, February 14, 2023
A crackling blaze relaxes the body and soothes the soul.
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Money
5 Things To Splurge On And 5 Things Not To Splurge On
By Anonymous
, March 24, 2020
These items may surprise you!
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Health
5 Easy Ways To Look Like You Lost 5 Pounds
By Randi Mazzella
, April 12, 2024
Simple tips and tricks that actually work.
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Lifestyle
5 Must-Watch TV Shows And 5 Movies To Binge-Watch This Winter
By Katie Smith
, December 11, 2023
You're going to want to see these!
AARP SPOTLIGHT
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