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Sleep Better

Sleep Anxiety Can Cost You Hours of Rest—Here Are Some Ways to Spot It and Beat It

Sorry, Night Owls: The Sleep You're Missing Before Midnight Is Crucial—Here's Why

How Well You Sleep Matters More Than How Much You Sleep—Here's How to Boost Your Sleep Quality

Sleep Procrastination Might Be Stealing Precious Hours of Rest From You—Here's How to Stop It

Today's Must-Reads

Microwave Poached Eggs Are My Go-To Weekday Breakfast Hack and They Only Take a Minute to Make

I've Been Wearing These KN95 Masks Everywhere Lately, and They're Finally Back in Stock

12 Recipes From the January/February 2022 Issue of Real Simple

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How to Grow Your Own Garlic

The Surprising Benefits of Using Face Oil on Oily Skin

7 Strategies to Form Healthy Eating Habits, According to RDs

What Is Black Rice? 4 Reasons to Add This Nutritious Grain to Your Diet

Here's What Happens to Your Immune System When You Don't Get Enough Sleep

How to DIY Your Own Bubble Bath With Ingredients You Have at Home

Work-Life Balance

The New Urgency for Work-Life Balance: Why Women Are Quitting Their Jobs and Redesigning Their Lives

We Polled Our Readers About Work-Life Balance—and Nearly All of You Prefer Working from Home

Here's What Work-Life Balance Looks Like Across the World—and What America Could Learn From It

Workers in 7 Different Fields Rate Their Work-Life Balance

What to Know About Mental Health Resources at Work, and How to Take Advantage of Them

Shoppers Refuse to Take Off This Now-$8 Wireless Bra That Has Over 10,600 Five-Star Ratings

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How to Make the Most of Every Inch of Your Bathroom Storage //

Everything You Need to Know About Sending a 'Save The Date' for Your Big Day

How to Pay Off Your Mortgage Quicker

Winter Is the Season for House Fires—Here's How to Prevent a Fire and Keep Your Home Safe //

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Winter Skin

9 Common Winter Beauty Problems—and How to Fix Them

Ask a Beauty Editor: What Is the Best Skincare Routine for Dry Skin?

Should You Use a Humidifier to Hydrate Dry Skin?

2022 Sleep Awards: The Best-Ever Tools for Better Sleep, According to Real Simple Editors

7 Incredibly Handy Items That Just Launched at Amazon—All Under $60

9 Myths About Menopause, Debunked by Experts //

12 Subscription Boxes for Women That Will Pamper and Delight

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I've Tried Dozens of Sunscreens—These Are the 10 Best for Dark Skin

19 Best Wireless Bras That Will Have You Ditching Underwire for Good

Homebuying

The #1 Thing You Need to Ask Yourself Before You Buy a House

Here's How Much Money You Really Need to Buy a House

4 Steps You Must Take If You Want to Buy a House Next Year

How to Save for a House on Any Salary

Home Inspection Checklist: Why Home Inspections Are Important and What to Expect

Espresso Martinis Are Delicious—but What Happens to Your Body When You Mix Alcohol and Caffeine? A Doctor Explains //

After Just a Month of Using This Retinol Serum and Moisturizer, My Skin Is So Much Softer and Smoother

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Is Water Flossing the Key to Whiter Teeth? //

What Is the Most Popular Hot Sauce Brand in Your State?

I've Been Wearing These KN95 Masks Everywhere Lately, and They're Finally Back in Stock

This Hydrating Lip Oil That Doubles as a Tinted Gloss Has 'Changed the Game'

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Get Moving

20 Motivational Exercise Quotes to Get You Through (or to) Your Next Workout

How to Exercise Safely and Effectively in Your 30s, 40s, 50s, and Beyond

HIIT Workouts Are So Good for You—Here's How to Work Them Into Your Exercise Routine

5 Companies Hiring Work-From-Home Employees for Great Pay Right Now

How to Grow Potatoes in Your Home Garden //

This TikTok-Viral Mascara Makes Me Look Like I Got Lash Extensions

Microwave Poached Eggs Are My Go-To Weekday Breakfast Hack and They Only Take a Minute to Make //

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Dermatologist Dr. Love Creates the Perfect Morning Skincare Routine for Every Budget //

21 Galentine's Day Gifts Your BFFs Will Love

Stay Well

How Are You, Really? 14 Personal Health Questions to Ask Yourself on a Regular Basis

12 Health Stats You Absolutely Should Know About Yourself

If You Want to Boost Your Immune System, Adopt These 7 Healthy Habits Right Now

Exercise Is Essential for a Strong Immune System—These Health Experts Explain How Movement Can Boost Immunity

How to Make Immunity-Boosting Meals in 6 Simple Steps, According to an RD

12 Recipes From the January/February 2022 Issue of Real Simple

N95 and KN95 Masks You Can Order Online to Replace Your Cloth Face Covers

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Lidl Branded Frozen Chopped Spinach Recalled Because of Listeria Risk //

Reviewers 'Can't Believe' How Quickly This Eye Gel Tones Down Bags and Dark Circles

30 Valentine's Day Gifts for Your Boyfriend or Husband (That He'll Definitely Love)

Onions Are Extremely Good for You—Here Are 3 Healthy Benefits to Prove It //

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Dry January

A Non-Alcoholic Wine Guide to Prepare for Dry January and Beyond

12 Tips for a Successful Dry January, According to Experts

How to Make Delicious Alcohol-Free Cocktails—and 6 Mocktail Recipes You Need to Try

Can I Write Off My Home Office?

12 Vegan Foods You Can Buy at Trader Joe's to Make Meatless Mondays Even Easier

6 Easy Ways to Grow Out Your Bangs, According to Experts

Not Having a Kitchen Has Let Me Discover So Many Secret Uses for My Electric Kettle

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6 Ways to Make Managing Your Finances Less Stressful

I Tried LolaVie, Jennifer Aniston's New Hair Care Line—Here's What I Thought

Smart Finds

7 Incredibly Handy Items That Just Launched at Amazon—All Under $60

Parisian-Inspired Decor Will Be Everywhere in 2022—Here's How to Get the Look for Under $100

I've Tried Dozens of Sunscreens—These Are the 10 Best for Dark Skin

After Just a Month of Using This Retinol Serum and Moisturizer, My Skin Is So Much Softer and Smoother

Reviewers 'Can't Believe' How Quickly This Eye Gel Tones Down Bags and Dark Circles

Can You Put Aluminum Foil in the Air Fryer?

This Is the Most Comfortable Underwear I've Ever Worn, and I Found It at Walmart

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Is Aldi Cheaper Than Trader Joe's? We Compare the Cost of 25+ Products

15 Minutes on This Under-$50 Acupressure Pad Is All I Need to Feel Relief and Sleep Better at Night

Space of the Week: This Reading Room Was Made to Feel Like It's Under a Whimsical Canopy

4 Nutritional Benefits of Eating Asparagus—Plus Delicious Recipes to Try //

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Money Confidential

Money Confidential Podcast: Listen and Subscribe to the Latest Episodes

What Is Generational Wealth—and How Do You Create It?

Managing Your Money—and Your Mental Health

Ask a Beauty Editor: How to Apply Eyeshadow Like a Pro //

How to Treat Keratosis Pilaris, According to Dermatologists

Surprise: Sulfates Aren't Necessarily Bad for Your Hair—Here's How to Know When to Avoid Them //

20+ Cheese Types You Should Know—and What to Pair Them With

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Not Everyone Needs a Partner to Thrive—Here's How to Be Happy Alone

How Soon After Having a COVID Breakthrough Infection Should You Get a Booster Shot?

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Managing Your Money—and Your Mental Health

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