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How to Style a Denim Skirt, No Matter Your Personal Style

These cute outfit ideas hit every time.

2024-04-18T22:13:46Z

I grew up in Italy and have studied longevity for 35 years—this is the No. 1 way to eat for a long, healthy life

Valter Longo grew up in Italy and has been studying longevity for 35 years. Here's what he says is the No. 1 contributing factor to a long life.

2024-04-04T16:19:07Z

20 Ways to Live a More Minimalist Lifestyle

There’s more to minimalism than just a beautiful aesthetic. It’s a philosophy that fosters intentionality and mindfulness in our daily surroundings. Minimalism encourages us to reassess our possessions and prioritize only what brings genuine happiness and what we must keep for practical reasons. Starting with a simple purge will open up mental clarity and give your space a breath of fresh air.

2024-04-16T21:30:47Z

2024-03-08T10:09:08Z

22 European Habits That Americans Just Don’t Understand

It’s no secret that Europeans do things a little bit differently than Americans. So here are 22 funny habits that Europeans do that make Americans scratch their heads.

2024-01-20T17:27:26Z

13 Polite Habits Hairdressers Actually Dislike—and What to Do Instead

Sometimes trying to do all the right things at the salon can backfire. Here's what to avoid when getting your hair cut or colored. The post 13 Polite Habits Hairdressers Actually Dislike—and What to Do Instead appeared first on Reader's Digest.

2024-03-21T14:24:24Z

Here Are 14 Lifestyle Changes Are Recommended for Anxiety

Anxiety is a feeling of fear, worry, or uneasiness. It can be mild or severe and range from temporary to chronic. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting nearly one-third of adults at some point in their lives. Anxiety can affect anyone, but certain factors increase risk, including genetics and traumatic experiences. When anxiety becomes so severe that it interferes with daily life, treatment is needed to overcome it. A combination of medication and lifestyle changes are recommended for anxiety. Here are 10 lifestyle changes suggested for anxiety:

2024-02-16T17:19:48Z

Since losing her mom to heart disease at 53, health and fitness are her priorities

Sarah Steinsiek grew up in small-town Arkansas watching her mother, Ruthie Hare, join all sorts of fitness groups. Naturally slim, Ruthie especially loved aerobics and calisthenics. She had another motivation, too. She knew it would help ward off the heart disease that had plagued nearly every member of her family. Yet there was one healthy step she couldn't take. Ruthie kept smoking ...

2024-04-22T08:11:57Z

I lost two stone in three months – without stepping into a gym

About four years ago, I met my new partner at a dinner party just four months after ending an eight-year marriage. For the initial couple of years, we literally ate ourselves alive. We really embraced the happy fat syndrome, devouring everything in sight. No strict plans, just a carefree and haphazard approach to food and drink. If we felt like a s...

2024-04-14T07:03:18Z

15 successful people who wake up before 6 a.m.

From Tim Cook to Naomi Osaka, successful people across industries are known for waking up early. See who's disciplined enough to skip the snooze button.

2024-04-15T21:00:47Z

13 of the Most Affordable Places to Live in the U.S. in 2024

Determining a suitable place to live can be a complex process that involves considering several factors such as cost of living, safety, job opportunities, climate, amenities, and overall quality of life. It can be challenging to find a place that perfectly balances all these factors. However, some areas in the United States are known for their low living and safety costs.

2024-03-16T16:34:02Z

Study Finds Daily Avocado Consumption Is Linked to Better Diet—Here’s Why

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Researchers found that eating one whole avocado each day is associated with better diet quality.Avocado consumption had no effect on participants’ weight or belly fat, but it did help people reduce their sodium intake and eat more healthy fats, among other health benefits.For people looking to add more avocado to their...

2024-04-10T15:57:11Z

Green Accents Transform This SoCal Home and Garden into an Oasis

One couple reimagined this century-old cottage in Southern California as their dream house.

2024-04-16T13:02:36Z

I've spent 20 years studying longevity in Blue Zones: My daily habits for a long, healthy life

Leading longevity researcher Dan Buettner shares the daily habits that are key to his overall health and wellness.

2024-03-21T17:10:14Z

Young Americans are choosing to 'work to live' rather than 'live to work' like previous generations — believe they're not being rewarded for their hard work. Are they being lazy or smart?

Gen Z would much rather girl-moss, than girl-boss.

2024-04-22T10:15:45Z

Gluten-free lifestyle: Debunking myths and deciding if the diet is right for you

The years-long rise of a gluten-free lifestyle happened for many reasons. Understand gluten-related disorders, food sources, symptoms, and the pros and cons of a gluten-free diet.

2024-01-18T16:41:25Z

Type 2 diabetes is not one-size-fits-all: Subtypes affect complications and treatment options

You may have heard of Ozempic, the "miracle drug" for weight loss, but did you know that it was actually designed as a new treatment to manage diabetes? In Canada, diabetes affects approximately 10% of the general population. Of those cases, 90% have type 2 diabetes.

2024-04-19T16:13:12Z

11 Tips to Stop Living a Lifestyle You Can’t Afford

Living beyond your means is a never-ending cycle, where the chase for more always gives you less freedom, less savings, and less peace of mind. This pattern lures people into a false sense of advancement while silently eroding their financial stability. It’s a trap that promises happiness with every purchase yet delivers a burden of debt and worry.

2024-02-07T16:10:58Z

The Most Affordable Places To Retire Near You

Here’s a deeper dive into which towns in your state are the best for getting the affordable retirement that you deserve.

2023-03-13T11:22:47Z

How to Increase Stamina and Get More Energy

Medically reviewed by Theresa Marko, PT, DPT, MS Stamina is the capacity to sustain energy for physical exercise and other day-to-day activities. Fortunately, healthy lifestyle habits and challenges can help build and improve stamina, such as increasing exercise, adding certain nutrients to your diet, exploring taking supplements, and practicing po...

2024-04-22T21:30:55Z

15 Frugal Habits of Financially Successful People

The world’s moneybags are synonymous with lavish living, but frugal habits may have contributed to their financial success. From prioritizing savings to chasing cost-saving lean experiences, these frugal habits form the crux of successful people’s finances.

2024-04-19T21:28:12Z

18 Unmistakable Traits That Prove You’re a True Southern-Bred

The southern region of America offers an upbringing steeped in its culture and traditions. Let’s take a peek into what it’s like to grow up in this area with its captivating idiosyncrasies and enduring customs.

2024-01-15T16:35:08Z

Eight important rules will help you live six years longer: New research

The duration of our lives is influenced by numerous factors, from genetics and diseases to our diet and physical activity. Research by scientists has shown that adhering to these rules will help you live longer, reported by RBC-Ukraine with reference to a study published in the journal Heart.org. What the study involves Simply put, here are eight f...

2023-11-10T12:11:24Z

4 Underrated Habits of Highly Successful Retirees

Retirement is a major life change, and it can be challenging. Learn about the most important habits successful retirees follow.

2024-04-09T13:11:50Z

19 Ways to Fix Your Dog’s Bad Habits

Maybe you’ve bought a new puppy, and they’re not getting the hang of the training. Or your puppy has grown up, and now their bad behavior is taking over the house. Try these 19 tricks to stop those bad habits in their tracks.

2024-04-17T15:03:03Z

7 healthy lifestyle changes that could help reduce risk of depression, says study: ‘Enormous benefits’

There are some healthy things people can do to reduce their risk of depression, as revealed in a new study published in the journal Nature Mental Health. Here are the seven steps.

2023-09-15T20:57:17Z

A 63-year-old explains how Blue Zones helped him rethink his retirement plan to avoid his 'biggest fear' of loneliness

As loneliness continues to hit older Americans particularly hard, Ed, 63, is doing everything he can to avoid that outcome once he retires.

2024-02-11T10:40:37Z

Popular Bollywood actor’s advice to young people to cohabit sparks debate

Popular Bollywood actor’s advice to young people to cohabit sparks debate - Fellow actors call Zeenat Aman’s statement about living-in ‘unacceptable’

2024-04-22T11:55:54Z

17 Things We All Start Doing When We Get Old

Getting old is getting complicated, but it can also be enjoyable if you try to make it so. Forget the days of fearing old age. In this article, we look at 17 things we should all consider doing when we get old to make our lives better.

2024-03-18T12:19:48Z

15 Simple Habits Of People Who Keep Their Homes Clean And Organized

If you're the type of person who struggles to tidy consistently, then it might be time to ignore finding cleaning hacks and instead build habits. Here is how.

2023-11-12T11:20:50Z

Dave And Jenny Marrs' Everyday Sustainable Home Habits You'll Want To Follow

On their show "Sustainability Series," HGTV stars Dave and Jenny Marrs share simple, straightforward ways homeowners can make their homes more sustainable.

2024-01-15T11:16:51Z

Self-made millionaire who retired at 35 shares his No. 1 money regret: I was doing the 'bare minimum'

Everything worked out for Steve Adcock, but he still wishes he has invested a larger portion of his income at an earlier age.

2024-04-19T13:04:21Z

I'm an American who's lived in Paris for years. These 8 things have really surprised me about living in the French capital.

The American writer knew a lot about France before moving there, but she was still stunned by the social security and smoking habits in Paris.

2024-02-15T19:31:54Z

I'm A Stylist & I Swear By These Cheap Clothes & Accessories On Amazon

Researching trends is part of my job as a stylist, but I really do enjoy discovering new labels and looks every season. I recently went on a deep dive for pieces that were not only cute but also wearable, & found the absolute chicest styles ever for under $60 bucks.

2024-04-07T23:04:43Z

15 Lifestyle Choices of Baby Boomers That Spark Debate

The baby boomer generation, born between 1946 and 1964, has been a transformative force in shaping modern society. Their lifestyle choices, often rooted in the post-war era’s prosperity and the cultural shifts of the 1960s and 70s, continue to influence and sometimes spark debate among younger generations. This article explores 15 lifestyle choices of baby […]

2024-03-07T13:35:00Z

Happiness Science Says When You Can Say Yes to Any of These 5 Questions, You'll Feel More Fulfilled, Satisfied, and Considerably Less Stressed

How you're made certainly affects how you deal with stress as well as your overall level of happiness. But considerable research shows so does what you do.

2024-04-19T13:23:21Z

How this millennial making $65,000 in Houston, Texas spends her money

Shonnita Leslie, 40, makes $65,000 a year in Houston, Texas between her full-time role as a program manager at a university, and part-time work as a DoorDash driver and freelance writer. She had $60,000 in federal loans forgiven in 2022 after working in public service and making consistent payments for 10 years.

2024-04-18T15:35:24Z

I left the U.S. for Paris 12 years ago—6 things French people do differently than Americans to live long, happy lives

After moving from New York to Paris in 2011, Ajiri Aki discovered a new, more joyful perspective on life. Here's what the mother and lifestyle guru learned from French people about how to live a long, happy life.

2023-06-01T15:22:13Z

More people are working well past retirement age. It’s not easy

Hope Murray retired in 2013 after a 50-year career that ranged from game show producer, to Hollywood party planner to casino executive.

2024-04-14T18:11:31Z

Fat is a social justice Issue

Fat shaming is not a new phenomenon, said Dr. Susie Orbach, the London-based author of the seminal “Fat is a Feminist Issue,” published in 1978. “I wrote the book during the second wave of the women’s liberation movement. We were investigating everything.” “But nobody had really looked at the fact that we were living in a visual culture that was pressing us to be smaller and smaller and smaller,” said Orbach, one of Britain’s best-known...

2024-04-20T14:15:03Z

Family travel 5: Breathe deep and sink into wellness at these resorts

Subdue the stresses of a modern world by including spa and wellness options in your family vacation planning. Here are five ideas to consider. Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa (North Male Atoll, Maldives) Wellness gurus consider healing tents a haven for transformation. And as such idyllic sanctuaries go, The Island Spa, part of the Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa, ...

2024-04-22T09:12:05Z

After years of yo-yo dieting, this realization helped 1 mom lose 100 pounds for good

Yo-yo dieting and menopause weight gain led one mom to prediabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea. She lost 100 pounds by walking, counting calories, bariatric surgery.

2024-03-07T16:42:22Z

20 Time-Honored Practices Our Grandparents Followed That We Should Bring Back

Our grandparents had a far simpler life. There was no such thing as social media. Instead, there was more walking and meals were always fresh and homemade. With so many things keeping us busy nowadays, sometimes life would seem much easier if we lived the way our grandparents did.

2024-01-15T11:05:03Z

Here's Everything Carrie Underwood Eats In A Day At 41—Including The Healthy Hacks From Her Own Backyard

"I've been there and tried that," she told 'WH.'

2024-04-04T16:10:27Z

5 Things Nearly Every Wealthy Person Does, According to Jaspreet Singh

What's the secret sauce that allows some people to achieve ridiculous levels of wealth? Not just rich people with fancy cars and big houses -- but the ultra-wealthy who've reached that level of "screw you" money that lets them live exactly how they want.

2024-04-06T18:02:07Z

My Parents Were Middle Class — Here Is How I Became Upper Class

Growing up in a middle-class household can instill a sense of financial stability and comfort, but for those with loftier aspirations, it may not be enough. Check Out: 7 Ways the Upper Middle Class...

2024-04-22T20:53:26Z

11 Rude Hotel Habits You Should Stop ASAP

Avoid these rude habits that bother both hotel employees and other guests.

2024-04-15T10:39:21Z

Gen Zers can't always afford to have fun. Here's how I budget my $80,000 salary to save for a house and still enjoy my 20s.

A 24-year-old data analyst making $80,000 budgets every dollar she spends — but she still wants to enjoy her 20s.

2024-04-19T09:22:13Z

18 Ways to Cut Expenses Without Sacrificing Quality of Life

Maintaining a balance between a good quality of life and managing finances can be challenging in today’s fast-paced world. With the rising cost of living,...

2024-04-09T18:16:44Z

19 Celebrity Beauty Brands That Actually Live Up to the Hype

These A-list stars are delivering quality products.

2023-09-28T18:20:27Z