The 3 best home cures for athlete's foot

Hot, humid conditions help foot fungus thrive, raising your risk of itching, cracking and redness by as much as 70%. To the rescue: remedies proven to stamp out the 3 most common types of athlete's foot so you can soak up the end of summer footloose and fancy-free!

Natural keys to sweet summer sleep

Warm weather and late sunsets increase insomnia by up to 54%.

They give kids the sports gear they need to stay safe & have fun!

When Melissa Harper and Christy Keswick learned there were kids who couldn't play sports because their parents, school or rec center couldn't afford to provide them with gear, the best friends decided to do something to change that

Easy tricks to sharper hearing

Good news for the 42% of people over age 50 who are dealing with some form of hearing loss: Help is here! You don't have to miss a word at that special summer wedding or your family's backyard barbecue, thanks to a few simple, natural tips that hone your hearing and keep it sharp for years to come

"I healed my slow thyroid with a sea plant!

When Vivian Nosti was told taking medication for the rest of her life was the only way to cure her debilitating hypothyroid symptoms, she took healing into her own hands. Here, she shares her story

Love on the spot

When her lawn mower quits, Christy Mills needs help...but when Robert shows up to fix it, could he fix her broken heart too?

"Help! I'm constantly overthinking"

A whopping 57% of women get stuck in joystealing worry loops. Here, experts share simple ways to curb overthinking and take back control

Cure your headache-without the meds!

In the dog days of summer, heat and atmospheric pressure increase the risk of head pain. Luckily, natural cures promise potent relief. And they ease aches without the worry of side effects from OTC or prescription meds, such as upset stomach, vertigo or kidney damage

"I made $1,000,000 this year with my travel invention!"

Lisa Lane's leakproof bottle invention is making travelers' lives easier and boosting her own travel fund! Here's how

Found! Little giveaways that you need more nutrients

Wouldn't it be nice if there was an easy way to tell if you're not getting enough of what you need?

Speed-heal bothersome summer sunburns

These natural remedies quickly soothe painfully red skin, which means you can get back to enjoying summer fun!

Finally! Freedom from fibroids

Up to 80% of women have uterine fibroids by age 50, University of Illinois scientists say. The benign growths can cause abdominal pressure, urinary urgency and back pain, so it's no surprise they're the top cause of hysterectomies. But if you catch them early, you don't need surgery. These natural fixes can shrink fibroids

She sent a text to the wrong number  and found true love!

One fateful day in October of 2009, Brenda Rivera texted a wrong number. Isaiah Stearns was inspired by her uplifting message and responded. That ‘accident’ led to love, marriage and 6 beautiful children!

Happy energy + healthy heart

Wouldn't it be great to enjoy steady energy while keeping your heart strong? You can, by giving your mitochondria TLC. These tiny cell 'powerhouses' produce energy in the form of a compound called ATP. They also strengthen heart cells, which contain up to three times as many mitochondria as other organs. In fact, research in PLOS ONE reveals that when mitochondria are in top shape, heart disease risk drops by 53%. Here's how to give them a boost

"This tea cured my seasonal allergies!"

Every spring, late summer and fall, Bobbie Carlton suffered with a persistent dry cough that took her breath away…until she discovered she could brew up a cup of relief right in her own kitchen!

"They gave my son the gift of friendship!"

After finishing school, Donna Herter's son, who has Down syndrome, grew lonely. \"I want friends,\" he'd say. Heart aching, Donna put an ad on Facebook offering to pay someone, and the loving response amazed her

Last-minute summer-travel savings-found!

Want to take a vacation before the warm season ends but haven't booked it yet? Great news: We found ways that will help you save $100s on every part of your trip

Easy ways to reverse hair loss

Shedding more than usual lately? Research in Menopause found more than 52% of postmenopausal women experience thinning hair. Blame dips in estrogen, which thins hair follicles, slows growth and increases fallout. Luckily, these home cures can halt hair loss and encourage new growth naturally

Light my fire

When journalist Anna walks through the doors of the hottest new BBQ restaurant owned by Jake Emerson, the grill isn't the only thing heating up. But is romance on the menu?

"Doodling relieved my caretaker stress!"

When Harriet Hodgson's beloved husband's health began to fail, the stress and sadness she felt was all-consuming...until she stumbled upon a simple pastime that changed everything

She lost half her size

Skimming her calendar, Amy Eiges stopped on March 14. Bariatric surgeon, 9 AM, it read. An instant surge of panic made her stomach turn and her skin prickle. She took deep breaths. It's your only way out of obesity prison, she reminded herself. At 410 pounds with a laundry list of health problems, every day was hard for the New York native. And every night, she worried her heart would give out. Doctors had long pushed for gastric bypass-but it was only after her mom, Bunny, died from diabetes complications that Amy, a prediabetic, relented. Because nothing else had ever worked. Not fat camp as a kid. Not calorie counting, medically supervised shake plans, pills or therapy. She'd joined Weight Watchers a mind-boggling 35 times. Surgery was her best hope. Yet Amy's instincts still screamed: It's not the right choice for you!

Let your hobbies make you healthy!

The key to staying happy, healthy and energized? Tapping into the healing power of your favorite summer activities!

You, beautiful with farmstand leftovers!

Love the deals you get buying produce at a farmstand? You can get even more value by putting over-ripe picks and leftover scraps from cooking into skin- and hair-beautifying spa-inspired treatments!

"I make up to $800 a month selling reversible jewelry!"

Launching a line of reversible jewelry has been a meaningful moneymaker for Deborah Cooper-Asberry! Here's her story

Blood-sugar secret to slim + healthy

The hormone glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) that's produced in the intestines balances blood sugar, tames hunger and speeds fat burn. Lifting its levels can lower A1C readings (average blood-glucose levels) by nearly 2 points.

"Help! I'm so lonely"

Almost 60% of Americans feel isolated. Here, experts share the simple ways to strengthen all your connections and boost joy every day

Natural relief from dental bothers

Wish you could savor more ice cream, enjoy fireside chats with friends and smile for family photos without fear of dental issues like sensitivity, funky breath or bleeding gums putting a damper on your fun? You can! These fixes promise speedy relief from your dental complaints

Secrets to extra savings at dollar stores!

Love the way the low prices at dollar stores help you spend less on food, beauty supplies and other goods? Here, easy ways you can stretch those dollars even more!

Fast fixes for summer dirt & gunk!

We found the tricks to get everything from a deck to patio furniture looking like new!

The world's best natural pain cures

For centuries, folks have turned to Mother Nature to ease discomfort. Now, research shows natural treatments really do help quash pain for good!