Feel more joyful with a bouquet
Admire a friend's ever-upbeat mood and wish you could be that happy all the time too? You can! UC Riverside scientists say your genes are responsible for 50% of your "happiness set point," or how happy you are in daily life, and circumstances account for 10%. This means 40% of your mood is impacted by what you do. Luckily, the same researchers found doing kind deeds for others, like sharing flowers from your garden with a neighbor, strengthens social ties, which increases positivity.
OR STEP OUTSIDE!
A study in Translational Psychiatry found folks who spend an average of 90 minutes outdoors during the day have the lowest risk of developing depression even if they have a genetic predisposition for it.
Reading lengthens your life!
You can live a long life-surpassing the age of your grandparents-by enjoying hobbies like reading novels and crafting. Japanese scientists say it comes down to the wise adage "use it or lose it." Your favorite pastimes keep your brain and body active, so you stay healthier!
Avoid bone breaks with an iced latte
This story is from the June 03, 2024 edition of Woman's World.
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Keep your mind sharp for life
Our brains age along with the rest of us, and around 40% of us will deal with some form of memory loss after 65. The good news? Easy lifestyle tweaks can give you the brain of someone up to 15 years younger, according to research in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. To safeguard your memory, just...
Home remedies for a frozen shoulder
Hormone changes after age 40 can spur inflammation that thickens the connective tissue around the shoulder joint, causing pain and reduced mobility. Luckily, about 90% of cases eventually resolve without surgery. In the meantime, these tricks provide relief and speed healing
Pest-proof yourself this summer!
Our clever tricks will allow you to enjoy summer without intruders like mosquitos, ants and ticks spoiling the fun
"You're loved-just as you are!"
Leeza Gibbons, 67, was a TV icon during the '80s and '90s, as the host of Entertainment Tonight and her talk show Leeza. But it's her role as caregiver-first to her mother who had Alzheimer's and recently to her mother-inlaw-that she's found the most gratifying and challenging. Here, she shares her best advice for finding calm and joy even during hard times
"Stepped black tea bags cured my sties!"
After a lifetime of suffering with red, itchy, painful sties, Sherry Boykin finally found a simple remedy that gets rid of them in a matter of hours-and it was in her kitchen all along
Gardening makes you healthier!
A study in Preventive Medicine Reports suggests that a few small tweaks to your time spent digging, weeding and pruning can deliver big health benefits. Here's how
Genius hacks to Summer-proof your hair!
Dealing with frizz, limp locks, brassy color and more this time of year? These smart strategies keep tresses looking youthful and gorgeous despite summer's harsh elements
"Help! My doctor doesn't listen to me!"
If your ailments have ever been dismissed as typical 'female bothers,' a product of your weight or part of getting older, here's how to get the medical care you deserve
TRANSFORM YOUR BODY
Study: Superfruit benefits are so close to new weight-loss drugs, it can help women lose weight 17x faster
Her son's last wish gave her hope and new purpose in life
Ben Algar had just started carpentry school when he was diagnosed with cancer and had to leave for treatment. He prayed to return to class but told his instructor, \"If I am not able, my mom will go in my place.\" When he lost his battle, she fulfilled his last request
