A Nurse with Plantar Fasciitis Relies On These $31 Sneakers to Relieve Achy Feet

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. They feel like walking on air, per a reviewer. Shape My feet rarely get a break. Photo:Shape As a New York City resident, I find myselfwalkingeverywhere. Still, I know it can bea lotworse for my feet. Yhoon Walking Shoes Amazon These slip-on sneakers are designed to offer comfort and ease for casual wear. Amazon They feature a shock-absorbing cushion to soften landings, reducing the stress on your feet and joints....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 138 words · Tiffany Velez

A Nurse’s Sore Back Is ‘Free of Pain’ Thanks to This 40%-Off Heating Pad

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Soothe your back pain with this $36 heating pad. Still, they haveone of the highest ratesofback painamong healthcare workers. Photo:Shape / Getty Images Whats more, this pain relief tool is safe to use for long periods of time. Othershoppers agreedthat its effective for chronic pain, also raving that its a lifesaver for flare ups. Soothe your body aches with theRenpho Heating Padwhile its on sale for $36....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 88 words · Mary Johnston

A Paw Park on the Prairie

I didnt even know where City Hall was, Winchell says. But she accepted the offer. It had gopher holes everywhere, so you couldnt walk without potentially twisting your ankle. The dog park upgrades were on no ones radar. It was a no brainer that our community as a whole would benefit from an upgraded dog park. Cut Bank was not chosen for a grant, but the app process proved pivotal....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 155 words · Cynthia Stewart

A Peloton Instructor Told Me This Pain Relief Gel Is a ‘Lifesaver’ for Tight Muscles

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Plus, her favorite comfy sneakers, Lululemon workout top, and more. And who better to ask about their favorite workout essentials than a fitness professional? Photo:Shape / Jaclyn Mastropasqua EvenShapeeditors are fans ofVoltarens Arthritis Pain Gel, which they ranked thebest pain relief cream for joint pain. More than 13,000 Amazon reviewers agree that this anti-inflammatory gel is idealfor managing muscle and joint pain, too....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 125 words · Brett Coleman

A Reader Sent Us Her Idea for a Dream Home and Community for Aging. You Can, Too!

We found her idea interesting and her creativity inspiring. Russell’s friends refer to her imagined motel-style housing complex as “Schitt’s Creek for old people.” Russell’s housing plan addresses criticisms she learned in her casual research. THE IDEA Russell used PowerPoint to create a diagram of a building akin to a traditional low-rise motel. (See the diagram below.) “People look at the existing, often not well-maintained motels and see their potential....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 167 words · Melissa Hubbard

A Report Found the Carcinogen Benzene In 78 Popular Sunscreens

On the heels of the report, Johnson & Johnson is recalling five of its sunscreens. But this doesn’t mean you should stop wearing sunscreen altogether. (More on that, below.) Photo byRF._.studiofromPexels Madh Skin Solutionsand radiologist currently working in aesthetic dermatology. Which sunscreens were found to contain benzene? The contaminated sunscreens include both chemical and mineral formulas. (You canfind the full list on page 12 of the report here.) Valisure is now petitioning for the Food and Drug Administration to recall the products on its list....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 144 words · Adam Bridges

A Retired Teacher Steps Confidently Into the Digital Age

Don’t throw us away because we have gotten to a certain age, says Louvenia Williams, 73. We still want to learn. She also worked in the nonprofit sector, supporting kids and their families for over 16 years. Shes retired now, but that doesnt mean shes done learning. But there’s still something missing. One thing that was missing for Louvenia was feeling independent in the digital age. My sons were always doing things for me, she says....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 327 words · Daniel Castillo

A Shopper Said Their Hair Is Growing ‘Like Weeds’ Thanks to This Thickening Scalp Serum

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. More than 5,000 shoppers have bought it in the last month. Shape / Amazon I take my hair careseriouslyso much that my bathroom almost has as manyhair productsasskincare products. Photo:Shape / Amazon Thanks to the handful of formulas Ive tried, my damaged strands are starting to look alive again. Because of that, Im not stopping any time soon. After all, its all about consistency....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 138 words · Jennifer Stewart

A Shopper Walked '25,000 Steps a Day' In These Podiatrist-Approved Sneakers

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Our editors swear by them, too. Shape / Tyler Roeland Comfort is the first thing I look for when buyinga pair of everyday shoes. Photo:Shape / Tyler Roeland Thats why I often rely oncushy sneakersthat I know are likely to offer me comfort that lasts. Luckily, I found a new pair that has theAmerican Podiatric Medical Associationsseal of approvalandis discounted right now....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 148 words · Jeffrey Sawyer

A Shopper Walks ‘20K Steps a Day’ Thanks to This Lightweight, Under-Desk Treadmill

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. More than 22,000 Amazon shoppers bought it in the last month. Shape Staying fit when yousit all dayfor work can be challenging. Photo:Shape Because lets face it all you want to do after a long day at work is rest. Fortunately, awalking padis a convenient solution forimproving your productivityand health at the same time. Take theSperax Walking Pad, for instance, which several reviewers call a game-changer for their daily routine....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 159 words · Kevin Guzman

A Shopper Who Bought This Retinol Serum 6x Calls It 'an Eraser' for Wrinkles

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. A 55-year-old said it left their skin smooth as silk. Known to increase collagen production tofade the look of lines, it also tackles acne and brightens skin. Photo:Shape / Francesca Fasciglione Reviewers rave that theDermelect serumhas transformed their dry, rough, and wrinkled skin. Shoppers with mature skin are also fans of this product. A 61-year-old shared that their skin morphed into this soft, supple, beautiful texture....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 113 words · Rachel Carroll

A Shopper Who Walks 8 Miles Daily Said Their Foot Pain 'Vanished' With This $16 Cream

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. Customers with chronic pain swear by it, too. It tackles muscle soreness, bone, joint, back, and nerve pain, and arthritis. Photo:Getty Images With more than 2,000 five-star ratings, Amazon shoppers swear by this budget-friendly pain relief cream. Plus, fans have noted that relieflasts a while. Oneshopperwith peripheral neuropathy in their lower legs and feet shared that it relieves nerve pain for several hours....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 114 words · Craig Bernard

A Shopper with Mature Skin Says This Retinol-Alternative Leaves Their Complexion ‘Clearer and Firmer’

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. The fades blemishes, calms skin, and visibly reduces wrinkles. Getty Images Retinolisnt just effective for treating wrinkles and fine lines. Photo:Getty Images Thisanti-aging ingredientis also ideal for those who deal with a combination of skin concerns. The multitasker is known to firm, even skin tone, and keep acne at bay, too. However, this powerful extract isnt necessarily for everyone. Three Ships...

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 237 words · Kenneth Bradley