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Broke People Always Seem to Waste Their Money on These 15 Everyday Expenses

How a Pandemic-Era Escape Became Los Angeles's Hottest Lifestyle Brand

Flamingo Estate founder Richard Christiansen has a new book that doubles as his manifesto for living well.

I'm a Korean American Writer in Seoul, and These Are the 15 Cozy Fall Clothing Items That Locals Are Wearing

These versatile looks will go with everything in your closet.

Stylish Clothing Gifts The Men In Your Life Will Actually Wear

The clothes don't make the man, but they certainly help.

I was an expat working in Dubai for 4 years. The culture of splurging on luxuries made saving harder than I expected.

A former Nestlé marketer said she lived tax free in Dubai but found saving an unexpected challenge because of how extravagant daily life is there.

The ‘Work To Live’ Generation: 5 Reasons We Should Adopt Gen Z’s Attitude Toward Work

Work-life balance, mental health support, and a sense of purpose in their jobs are all important to Gen Z -- dubbed the "Work to Live" generation. They aren't all about grinding away all day everyday,...

I thought life was too short to live without bacon and booze – then I hit 50

Sometime in my early 20s I heard the expression, “you should live every day as if it’s your last”, and took it to heart. My interpretation was that you should live every day without a care for the future: fried breakfast, pub lunch, bit of work, party, four hours of sleep and off again. Hangovers lasted three hours, and lunches lasted longer. Life ...

Midlife Fitness Journey: Keep It Simple, Stay Consistent 💪 | Fitness Tips for Beginners

How To Avoid The Materialism TRAP

If you're struggling financially, working a job you dislike, constantly stressed, and feeling unfulfilled, it can be tough to realize that a lot of this is within your control. It was a hard lesson for me, but understanding how consumer culture keeps us stuck was the key to breaking free. We’re bombarded with 5,000 ads a day, each one subtly influencing us to buy, spend, and consume. But chasing material things rarely brings happiness—it leads to stress and emptiness instead. The cycle of wanting and buying can become an addiction, and I've been there. I bought a car I thought would make me happy, only to find it didn’t. I bought clothes, decorated my apartment, and always wanted more. But this lifestyle ultimately left me unfulfilled. After years of focusing on material things, I realized that most of these possessions wouldn’t matter in a few years, let alone a lifetime. I’ve since shifted my focus from acquiring more to gaining freedom, like spending quality time with family and giving back. Escaping this cycle doesn’t mean giving up everything—it means choosing what truly matters to you. Maybe try a reset: give up non-essential spending for a week and reflect on the impact. This simple step could help you break free from the constant pressure to buy and start building a life aligned with your values and goals.

Always a Girlboss, Never a Tradwife

A new Netflix documentary explores the cost of Martha Stewart’s chase for domestic perfection.

People in this remote valley live to 100—they follow 5 distinct diet and lifestyle habits for longevity

People in the remote area of Hunza Valley, Pakistan live to 100 years or beyond. Samantha Shea, who has been living there for two years, shares their diet and lifestyle secrets for longevity.

Luxury chalet buyers in the Alps are now interested in a lot more than just skiing

Health and wellness facilities are now just as important for some upmarket buyers in the Alps as hitting the slopes, property companies say.

20 Ways to Naturally Lower Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is something that a lot of people struggle with, and it can lead to things like heart disease and stroke. Fortunately, plenty of natural ways to reduce blood pressure without needing medication exist. This article provides simple, science-backed methods to lower your blood pressure and live a healthier life.

Registered Dietitian Shares Foods and Habits That May Help Lower Cortisol

It's important not to skip meals.

Handyman made an eco-friendly wooden door

Combining natural beauty with modern craftsmanship, each door is a testament to sustainable living, offering a stylish and durable entryway that reduces environmental impact.

Lifestyle choices at 60 linked to dementia risk decades later, study shows

Lifestyle choices at 60 linked to dementia risk decades later, study shows.

"It Feels Sophisticated And European": Frugal People Are Sharing The Little Everyday Habits That Make Them Feel Rich Without Breaking The Bank

"I am not a 'luxury' person per se. I like just living a simple life. But little things like that are nice."

5 Ways to Style Your Holiday Mantelscape Like a Designer

The pros reveal their go-to tips and techniques.

How my challenge to stop buying new clothes has gone

Sabrina Lee set herself an ambitious challenge to tackle fast fashion. Here's how she got on.

I’m 54 with a 35-year-old body. It all started because I gave up drinking

Personal trainer Annie Murray, 54, was not a problem drinker – she had drink-free days and never mixed her drinks. Yet, giving up completely has changed her life. Here, Annie, who is married with two children and lives in Steyning, West Sussex, reveals the milestone that tested her the most and how she transformed her body and her health. How drink...

Strokes are on the rise, especially in younger people. These 5 lifestyle changes can help lower your risk

Strokes are the No. 5 cause of death in the U.S.—and they’re on the rise.

Decoding biohacking for longevity

CNN’s Anna Stewart is on a journey to uncover the secrets of longevity. From high-tech treatments in Dubai to healthy living in Loma Linda, California, and then the Mediterranean diet of shepherds in Sardinia, Italy, she explores the lifestyles, diets, and cultural practices of these extraordinary communities.

Eating dinner at 5 p.m. can improve your life. How to make it work for you

Is a 5 p.m. dinner the hot new trend?

Study finds the time of day you move your body makes a difference to your health

Undertaking the majority of daily physical activity in the evening is linked to the greatest health benefits for people living with obesity, according to researchers from the University of Sydney, Australia who followed the trajectory of 30,000 people over almost eight years.

Professionals would rather ‘super-commute’ for over 4 hours a day and keep their pandemic-style suburban life than live near the office

Cities are bouncing back and offices are reopening, but workers would rather commute for hours on end on a train (or plane) than give up their newfound life on the outskirts.

15 Little Spending Habits That Are Slowly Draining Your Wallet

If you’re tired of exhausting your budget without knowing how it happened, you might be practicing one or a few of these thoughtless spending habits.

Why Are Americans Moving South?

One part cost of living, one part politics

19 Celebrity Beauty Brands That Actually Live Up to the Hype

These A-list stars are delivering quality products.

29 Things You Should (Probably) Stop Buying After Turning 60

I've always been blonde, but these brunette bob styles are definitely the coolest I've ever seen

As showcased by the chicest women on the internet

4 supplements that may help your lower cortisol levels

These supplements may help move the needle on your cortisol levels.

Tired of Chicago winters, this Gen Xer retired at 46 and moved to Bangkok. It cut his monthly spending by half.

Before leaving the US, where he'd been spending more than $6,000 a month, Chris set a budget of about $3,000 for his new life in Thailand.

Life on a Family Compound: Why Co-Living Is on the Rise

When Aisha Patterson first moved into a family compound in Oklahoma a year and a half ago, the primary goal was to become more self-sufficient.

What Not to Do When Planning Your Retirement

Committing any of these four common mistakes can set you back in your golden years. Here's how to increase your chances of a successful retirement.

Are You Raising a 'Living Room Child'? How This Trend Shapes Family Life

Parents today are teaching their children they're allowed to take up space in the shared home, a clinical psychologist told Newsweek.

Anti-obesity drugs, lifestyle interventions show cardiovascular benefits beyond weight loss

Popular anti-obesity drugs continue to show cardiovascular benefits beyond weight loss, according to several new papers published in JACC that are being simultaneously presented at the American Heart Association's 2024 Scientific Sessions. JACC is publishing two secondary analyses on the impact of GLP-1 medications in improving cardiac structure and function in heart failure patients and cardiovascular outcomes in those who previously had...

Ultra-processed foods are convenient but linked to health problems. A dietitian who wrote a book on them shares how she gets the right balance in her kids' diet.

Dietitian Nichola Ludlam-Raine takes a holistic approach when deciding what her kids eat, including making snack plates featuring treats and whole foods.

What is Habit Stacking, and How Can it Transform Your Life?

If you're trying to get healthier and need to lose a few pounds to make that happen, you should consider habit stacking for weight loss.

23 Things That Are Normal for the Rich But Luxuries for Everyone Else

He bought a ski house in Japan for $6,000. He says people shouldn't buy them just because they're cheap.

Those looking to buy a house in Japan should avoid doing it just because it's trendy and consider how they can contribute to the community, Matt Guy said.

A 102-year-old who runs a business shares her longevity tips, including walking every day

"Good old-fashioned exercise" and eating healthily are some of this 102-year-old business owner's research-backed longevity secrets.

7 Ways Gardening Helps You Live Longer—and Happier—According to Experts

Prepare your green thumbs—even science agrees on this one!

How Much Vitamin C Do You Need Per Day for Immunity and Wellness?

Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin needed for essential body processes. The human body does not make or store vitamin C, and it eliminates any excess in the urine. You must get enough vitamin C daily from food or supplements. Vitamin C is an antioxidant, helping protect cells from damage by highly reactive oxygen molecules called free radicals. T...

Where is the best place to live in the United States

What makes a city the ‘best place to live’? Dive into the methodology behind rankings like Money Magazine’s and discover why personal preferences might matter more than the list. Your perfect place might already be closer than you think!

I'm an American who spent 6 months living in Europe. Here are 5 lifestyle changes I'll be taking back with me to the US.

As an American who spent six months living in Europe, I noticed many lifestyle differences. I plan on taking aspects of European life home with me.

Touring One of Beverly Hills' Most Pristine Mid-Ce

This small California city is home to America's longest-living people—they follow 8 simple rules, says nutritionist

Loma Linda, California-based dietician and nutritionist Eliza Cheng shares the longevity secrets of the only Blue Zone in the U.S.

'My So-Called Life' at 30: How a short-lived show became a '90s pop culture touchstone

Thirty years after its short but memorable run on ABC, it is widely regarded as a miraculous one-season wonder that captures the era's competing strains of irony and earnestness.

I serve my kids dinner at 4:30 p.m. It guarantees we have family time and they sleep better.

Olivia Napoli is a health coach. She says feeding her kids earlier in the afternoon helps get more nutrients in them. It also guarantees family time.

10 Cities Where Driving Consumes the Most of Your Life

In 1974, Ivan Illich wrote that the typical American male spent 25% of his waking life either driving a car or working for the income required to pay for one. 50 years later, is this true? And, which cities consume the most -- and least -- of our time with driving?