Facial yoga defines the jawline
Say bye-bye to chin bloat with the TikTok trick of exercising your tongue! This works muscles under the chin to chisel the jaw.
■ TRY IT! Open up your chest, relax your shoulders and look up at the ceiling, then stick your tongue straight out and move it from right to left at a steady pace. Release and repeat for 2 minutes once a day.
‘Foot slugging’ softens dry, cracked feet
To treat dry, cracked heels, beauty influencers are taking the viral skin-care trend of “slugging” and applying it to their feet. It involves saturating soles with a nourishing oil that restores moisture, then locking in the moisture with an ointment.
This story is from the September 16, 2024 edition of Woman's World.
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Make your even more vaccination effective
Simple strategies can help maximize the effectiveness of your vaccination, according to new research. Whether you're getting a shot for the flu, pneumonia or COVID-19, these tricks help boost your body's immune response, ensuring you receive the most protection possible
Roadside reunion
As she's about to lose hope for making the night perfect for her niece, Amanda finds help from an old 'friend'
Healthy and helping others
Kathy Bates, 76, has played some fierce characters, and it turns out, the multiple award-winning actress is no slouch herself! This warrior has battled ovarian and breast cancer, lymphedema and, like so many of us, her weight. Here, Kathy shares how she used her pain as a catalyst for healing and helping others
Walk off 100 + pounds
Not long ago, Gina Buck got on a scale and saw that her weight had crept to 287 pounds. She was shocked. And then she started to get really worried about her health. \"l said, 'I'm not getting any closer to 300 pounds,\"' recalls the South Carolina retiree, 65, who has five beautiful granddaughters she wants to see grow up. \"So l went to the doctor for diet pills.\" Her doctor, a no-nonsense woman who'd overcome weight issues herself, agreed to three months of appetite suppressants as a jump-start. But she also \"prescribed\" long-term strategies, including taking 10,000 steps a day and intermittent fasting. \"It all made sense,\" Gina recalls. But after a lifetime of yo-yo dieting, she was skeptical she could actually make changes and stick with them. \"Even so, l figured l had to try.\" So she found free phone apps to count her steps and help get her eating on track. What Gina didn't realize: At that very moment, scientists were finishing experiments on the same strategies she was about to try. And they would ultimately find that intermittent fasting has the power to help walkers like Gina triple their fat loss. Wow!
She gifts hope to women battling cancer!
When Cathy Angel faced her darkest hours battling breast cancer during a painful divorce, she found solace through thoughtful cards and gifts from loved ones. Once in remission, she decided to pay that love forward and offer the same comfort to others who could use an angel of their own!
Game your way healthy!
Playing games is a perfect way to while away the day! And when you do, you'll be improving your health and happiness
Relief from bunion pain!
A bunion at the joint of your big toe happens when your metatarsal bone shifts position over time, says podiatrist Michael J. Trepal, DPM. And women are up to 2.5 times more likely to get them. Here, how to ease the ache naturally
Natural relief from acid reflux
While a proton pump inhibitor (PPI)—the most common type of acid reflux medication-can help with heartburn, a new study found a link between the drugs and an increased risk of migraine. But soothing heartburn doesn't have to be a headache. These natural remedies provide relief without side effects
Be heart-smart with fall fun
It's no secret that women with healthy hearts live longer. In fact, experts estimate avoiding heart disease extends longevity by up to 16 years. But keeping your heart disease-free also makes those extra years more enjoyable. French findings reveal that a healthy ticker optimizes blood flow to protect against depression, muscle weakness and fatigue. And outsmarting heart disease doesn't have to be hard. These strategies are easy and enjoyable!
TRICKS FOR fuller lashes and brows
Just like the hair on our head, our eyelashes and eyebrows can also become thin and sparse over time. The good news? It is possible to thicken them both all it takes is a few easy tips. Read on to find the one that's just right for you!
