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woman thinkingBy Alyssa Shaffer

Straining your brain to remember someone's name or where you left your wallet? Forgetting things can be a pesky problem, but it can get serious without the proper attention. Thankfully, a few simple tricks are all it takes to prevent those forgetful moments and get your memory in shape. Find out what you can start doing now. Photo by Fotolia.com

The neurologist says...Eat your vitamins B, C, D and E

New research shows that older people who have higher levels of vitamins B, C, D and E in their blood have stronger memory and thinking skills. Make sure you're getting enough vitamin B 12 in particular (found in meat, fish, poultry, eggs and milk)-low levels of this vitamin have been linked to memory problems. Whenever possible, try to get these nutrients from food instead of pills. But if you're a vegetarian, over 50 years old and/or taking certain medications for diabetes or heartburn, ask your doctor about B 12 supplements, since you may be at a higher risk for a

cat with ownerBy Arricca Elin SanSone

Dead mice on the doorstep. Cat pee on the drapes. You love your kitty but sometimes don't love his behavior. There's a good reason he's not playing by the house rules, though. "Cats are closest to wild animals than any other pet," says Elizabeth Colleran, DVM, who practices at Chico Hospital for Cats in California and Cat Hospital of Portland in Oregon. Here are the most common cringe-worthy cat behaviors and what you can do to live happily ever after with your uncouth creature. Photo by Catherine Ledner/Getty

Wild cats are part of one big social group-they eat, play, sleep and hang out together. If your cat shares a bed with you, he assumes he's welcome at all times. Plus, "your activities are interesting to him," says Dr. Colleran.
Related: Learn the best body language for any situation.

Solution: Remove your cat to a 'safe room' where he'll feel comfortable. Provide a high perch, favorite

Consider plucking these unhealthy treats out of your child's plastic pumpkin.

Original article appeared on WomansDay.com.

asparagusBy Woman's Day Staff

Top Chef

Whether it's snack time or a family supper, breeze through meal prep with these expert tricks from the past 75 years of Woman's Day. From improving food's taste to storing produce safely, these top-notch tips will prepare you to cook any meal to perfection-Thanksgiving included! Photo by Abel Mitja Varela/Getty.


Skip the Last-Minute Run to the Store

1 | When you need extra ice cubes for a party, use muffin tins. The cups will make big ice cubes that last longer. July 1978

2 | If you don't have buttermilk, use 1 Tbsp lemon juice or vinegar plus enough milk to make a cup. November 2007

3 | Substitute grapefruit juice for vinegar in vinaigrettes. August 1977

4 | Make bread crumbs if you have a lot of dry bread. (Tip for today: Use a food processor to create crumbs and store in a covered glass jar in the refrigerator.) May 1945

5 | Can't find your funnel? An envelope with a bottom corner cut off works for dry ingredients. December

Check out Woman's Day readers' pets winning disguises.

By Womansday.com Staff

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stepmother and stepdaughter fightingBy Natasha Burton

Being a stepparent just may be the hardest familial role to play-and no matter how hard you try, there's no guarantee of creating one big, happy Brady-Bunch-ish family. "Stepparenting is a delicate dance," says clinical psychologist Ramani Durvasula, PhD. "It's all about communicating and understanding that blended families can have complicated dynamics." Here are nine of the most common stepparent missteps and expert advice on how to bounce back from them. Photo by Thinkstock.


Mistake #1: You try to be the cool parent.

"Many times, stepparents just want to be liked," says Dr. Durvasula, so they'll try to win over kids by buying them gifts or bending rules. Those tactics can be harmful, though, says LuAnn Schindler, a stepmom and teacher from Norfolk, NE. "Giving in to a kid's every whim can erode the parent-child relationship," she says. "When a student of mine wanted certain name-brand jeans, her stepmom got them, despite the high price. The stepdaughter

By Woman's Day Staff

No need to spend hours (or big bucks) to stand out with your outfit this October 31st. Swap the elaborate ensembles for simple yet spooky getups. Click through to see the best one-step disguises-modeled by WD staffers-that'll get you looking festive in a flash.

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