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How to Massage Your Own Hands: A 2-Minute Routine

A two-minute hand massage you can do yourself from your chair: palm, thumb pad, fingers, back of the hand and wrist. Plus quick moves for busy days and the best times to fit it in.

Hand holding a 50mL (1.7 fl oz) Outback Original Oil roll-on

Can You Take a Roll-On on a Plane? Travel Tips for Your Comfort Routine

Yes, a roll-on can fly with you in your carry-on if it is 3.4 oz or less. Here is how the TSA liquids rule works, what goes where, how to stop leaks, and a simple routine for long travel days.

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Gifts for Elderly Parents Who Say They Don't Need Anything

"I don't need anything" usually means "don't make a fuss." Here are gifts older parents actually use: things that make daily life more comfortable, easier and more connected.

Bottle of Outback Magnesium+ with passionflower and cramp bark

When to Take Magnesium for Sleep (and Which Kind to Choose)

Most people take magnesium 30 to 60 minutes before bed. Here is which kind to choose, how much is too much, who should check with a doctor first, and what to realistically expect.

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Self-Massage for Neck and Shoulders: A 2-Minute Routine

A two-minute neck and shoulder self-massage you can do in your chair, plus the tennis-ball trick for the spot between your shoulder blades.

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How to Massage Your Own Feet: A 5-Minute Routine You Can Do Sitting Down

A five-minute, step-by-step foot massage you can do yourself from your favorite chair. Plus what to do if bending down to your feet is not easy anymore.

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How to Apply Lotion to Your Own Back: 6 Easy Ways

That spot between your shoulder blades should not require a second person. Six simple ways to get lotion, oil or a rub onto your own back, and which one works best for what.

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Menthol-Free Muscle Rub: Why People Are Switching (and What to Use Instead)

Menthol rubs work by making your skin feel cold. Plenty of people love that. Here is why others are switching, what to look for on the label, and what a menthol-free option feels like.