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Mmmmmm—that fragrant, steamy black gold pouring into your morning cup isn’t just a pleasant- tasting pick-me-up. Your health may get a boost, mainly due to the antioxidants in coffee. If you’d like to learn more about findings from various scientific health studies, visit aarp.org during your next coffee break. But some highlights follow. Coffee may help … 1. … those with prediabetes stave off full-blown diabetes 2. … reduce risk of...

Putting on a fabulous face?  Using clean brushes is a key to a gorgeous makeup application every time. “You might see streaking and an unexpected color if your brushes are dirty,” Mindy Green, a licensed cosmetologist and owner of MG Beauty, told Sisters From AARP. In addition, frequent washing could extend the life of your brushes and help you maintain a clear complexion. “Not only can oil and dirt accumulate...

We’ve all been there. Out and about, or in a social setting feeling cute. Then, on a trip to the ladies’ room, we discover that our favorite lipstick has migrated to our front teeth! To keep that lovely lippy from cramping your smile, here’s what to do. 1. Apply lipstick 2. Blot with tissue 3. Place a clean finger between your lips, wrap your pout around the finger and pull the...

Whether you spend money at the salon or time at home to make your nails look fabulous, here are some tips to help keep the look fresh. Talk to your doctor about over-the-counter biotin supplements. Shari Hicks-Graham, a boardcertified dermatologist at Downtown Dermatology in Columbus, Ohio, told Sisters From AARP that she noticed less peeling after beginning this regimen. Regularly apply cuticle oil or cream to seal in moisture. “Even olive...

More than just a nail color collection, indie beauty brand Pear Nova sits at the intersection of culture, style and creativity. From New York Fashion Week to Oprah’s Favorite Things, the brand’s founder, Rachel James, has proven that having a visionary point of view can take an endeavor from ordinary to extraordinary.The Chicago native has had a passion for expressing herself with nail color since her early days practicing manicures and...

Fall's hardest-working accessory may be the easiest to wear—the versatile beret. Timelessly chic, the hat is part of our style history. Who can forget the Black Panthers wearing these iconic toppers as a sign of revolution? In 2016, when the 50th anniversary of the Super Bowl coincided with the 50th anniversary of the Black Panther Party, Beyoncé had 50 Black women dancers in “formation” during her halftime show. They wore...

The changing of the seasons the seasons gives us time to rest, renew and reflect. In autumn, the leaves make their last splash before winter descends, turning from vibrant green to warm hues of orange, red and yellow. Watching nature transform may inspire you to invite change or accept a turning point in your life. Let your true colors shine through. To accentuate your inner glow during this colorful and transformative season,...

This fall's Luxe & Luminous Collection box theme is “changing colors.” During this season, we can enjoy cool, crisp days, radiant blue skies and scenic drives filled with foliage. We’re changing our clocks, our closets, our class schedules and more. Another thing that’s changing is that the days are getting shorter—darknessarrives a little bit earlier each night. Emotionally, some changes may be difficult, like those involving loss, uncertainty or struggle. During...

My window opens out into the treesAnd in that small spaceOf branches and of skyI see the seasons passBehold the tender greenGive way to darker heavier leaves.The glory of the autumn comesWhen steeped in mellow sunlightThe fragile, golden leavesAgainst a clear blue skyLinger in the magic of the afternoonAnd then reluctantly break offAnd filter down to paveA street with gold.Then bare, gray branchesLift themselves against theCold December skySometimes weaving a...

Ah, mornings. Either we stare at a closet full of “nothing to wear,” or we reach for the same tired outfits. Professional organizers often arrange clothes by color. If you’re ready to put together some fall outfits, why not give it a try?Arranging clothes by color instead of season or style creates an eclectic display. It’s easier to mix things up, experiment and cross the boundary of “dressing for the season.”...