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JENNIFER WEINER'S: The Griffin Sisters Greatest Hits

Revered for her smart, heartfelt and often funny novels featuring complicated yet lovable protagonists, bestselling author Jennifer Weiner has sold more than 11 million books, including In Her Shoes, which was made into a film starring Cameron Diaz and Toni Collette. Weiner's upcoming novel, The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits, out April 8, follows sisters Zoe and Cassie, who were once in a popular band that infamously broke up. Twenty years later, the world still has no idea what tore the pop stars apart. Here, an excerpt from Cassie's point of view. Pick up the next issue of FIRST (on sale March 14) for part two!

OUTSMART "Sitting Sickness"

DO YOU SPEND most of your day sitting at a desk, behind the wheel or at a table? Millions of us doand our hip flexors (the muscles in the front of the hips and thighs) suffer as a result, says fitness pro Jessica Smith, creator of the online platform JessicaSmith.Fitness.

10 BRILLIANT USES FOR HOT WATER

Savvy solutions with the steamy liquid

RESILIENCE, DIVINE ORDER & Speaking Your Truth with actress, director and Beyond the Gates star TAMARA TUNIE

Beloved for decades as Jessica Griffin on As the World Turns, actress Tamara Tunie recently made her grand return to daytime TV in Beyond the Gates-the first network soap opera to premiere in more than 25 years.

Inflammation Cure

HEAL FROM WITHIN: Erase painful symptoms and shrink your waistline 650% faster by cutting out dairy. Ivy league-trained Joel Fuhrman, M.D., says you can drop 15 pounds in a month! Here's how

10 Facts About The Sound of Music

To celebrate its 60th Anniversary this month, we're looking back at a few of our favorite things about the classic musical-movie

"My stress belly is gone"

More than 50 million of us report feeling more worried and anxious than ever—and Yale research shows it's making our bellies bigger.

Bounce back from a cold

Good news: You don't have to suffer through pesky symptoms. These simple home remedies help speed recovery

Foods that help you sleep soundly

If tossing and turning has become your nighttime routine, it might be time to stop counting sheep and start looking at what's on your plate.

Goodbye, fatigue and brain fog!

During late winter, we all have days when we want to just cozy up on the couch.

Lasting relief from chronic foot pain

Sharp pain in your heel or arch may be plantar fasciitis. The condition, caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia (the band of tissue along the sole of your foot) can make every step painful. To ease the ache, just...

YOUR MONEY QUESTIONS ANSWERED

\"I've heard I can save a bundle by buying refurbished items, but I'm worried about quality and safety. How can I be sure I'm getting products I can trust?\"

“God spared my life, so I vowed to help others!”

After a heart transplant, Ava Kaufman was determined to pass the gift forward. When she learned why so many potential recipients can't get on the list, she sprang into action to help make miracles

They built a safe, veteran and his family

When former Marine Wayne Hues was paralyzed in an accident and his family needed help modifying their home, Joe Levitch not only offered his services for free, he also gathered a squad of volunteers to help!

Find winter fun in Steamboat Springs!

Spectacular mountain views, friendly streets, thrilling outdoor activities and cozy hot springs make this Colorado town a winter gem

Perimenopause Myths BUSTED!

With all the misguided information circulating on social media, knowing the facts about this life stage is more important than ever. So we turned to the experts to help separate fact from fiction

SIMPLE PET SOLUTIONS

CALM YOUR BUNNY'S THUMPS

3 TRUE & UPLIFTING TALES

SIGNS - A lucky find \"I knew my first St. Patrick's Day, only a month after losing my husband, Liam, would be lonely.

Wake up to gorgeous skin and hair

These easy overnight treatments give new meaning to the phrase 'beauty sleep'

Soothe an upset stomach naturally

You don’t have to let GI issues keep you from enjoying your favorite activities. Research shows that a few simple tricks can ease everything from constipation to diarrhea to gas pains without the need for over-the-counter medications. Here’s what works:

"A roadside miracle saved my life!"

Sharon Sullivan was driving alone on an Idaho highway when her heart stopped beating. Luckily, a good Samaritan came along who knew exactly what to do to keep her alive!

Two tickets to love, please

Nora and Dale meet during a Star Wars screening, and while bonding over the film, a spark of romance soon begins to grow

"Help me get ready for retirement!"

We asked top experts for empowering ways to prepare you for this exciting next phase of life

5 easy ways to banish digital clutter

From an overflowing email inbox to a bevy of blurry photos, our phones and computers are mired in a digital mess. Here, easy ways to nix this gunk—and ensure your devices work faster

Dance of second chances

Liora gains confidence and sparks romance when she dances with a close friend at the Mardi Gras ball

No more dizzy spells

Ever experienced 'the spins'? You may be dealing with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV).

Seniors born before 1961 get new medical alert device with no monthly bills ever

It's just what seniors have been waiting for; a sleek new medical alert device with no contracts, no deposits and no monthly bills that instantly connects you to free unlimited nationwide help with just the push of a button for a one-time $149 price tag that's a real steal after today's instant rebate

"Help! I'm headed for a gray divorce"

With the divorce rate for women over 50 soaring, we asked experts for empowering ways to overcome emotional and practical challenges

She's given more than 1000 senior dogs love and comfort

Fostering an elderly golden retriever proved to be so life-changing for Alice Mayn that she went on to create a sanctuary that serves as a sweet safe haven for senior dogs

Doctor urges seniors to carry medical alert device

Seniors snap up new medical alert device that comes with no monthly bills