January 2009

With devastating honesty, Oprah reveals the real reasons she put on 40 pounds and shares her focus for 2009.

Bob Greene, fitness expert and best-selling author, will get you off the yo-yo.

Whatever you're up for—or up against—we're here to help.

More Americans are embracing the philosophy of voluntary simplicity, trading possession obsession for greater personal fulfillment.

Trapped by a job, relationship, or routine, but terrified of making a change? Martha Beck shows you how to feel your way to freedom.

Ten tips for a fresh financial start that will protect your money and your future. Plus, Suze's top ten most useful websites.

The actor needed to chart his future and make peace with the past. A passport and an impulsive trip helped him find his way.

We asked Jody DeVere, founder of the women's auto-advice site AskPatty.com how to stay safe amid the snow, slush, and ice.

This is the year to... Take a deep breath and blow off your own fashion rules. Meet six women who dared.

Things are looking up in the world of high style. Meet five women 5'10" and over who dress with incredible confidence. Plus: Their top-to-toe tips and shopping strategies.

Elevate your workwear for crazy low prices.

The O creative director's guide to scarf tying. Plus: clothes that make you want to work out!

New year, new you. Vibrant sneakers loaded with technology provide yet another good reason to get back on track.

Shoes and bags, in soft, pale tones.

O brings you dozens of ways to save on everything from makeup and manicures to skincare and haircolor and still look terrific.

Have the holidays left you sleep deprived? The happy news is that you can recover your healthy glow with one or more of these brighteners.

This month, the difference between a hair gloss and glaze, what to do about undereye bumps and the answer we've all been waiting for: Can you catch anything from the bikini wax pot? 

Fun fragrances, a neat body scrub, sexy nail polish, and more.

Designated seals help give you a clear idea of just how natural a product is.

Insider picks, fine-print alerts and and what's next in the world of beauty.

The numbers every woman should know to make this year the healthiest ever.

Sometimes you can blame your weight on your glands.

David L. Katz, MD, on how to shore up your resolve.

The one thing every happy couple does. Plus: Your relationship repair kit.

Why some girls are reaching puberty earlier.

Adding seven superstar ingredients to your kitchen shelves can save you time and lend explosive flavor to your meals. Plus, two exclusive Oprah.com recipes!

Professional oenophile Cathy Mantuano's wine-pairings for our Great Pantry Makeover recipes.

In the spirit of forgiveness, Lisa resolves to breathe in and let go—but not before recalling a landfill of grudges, slights, and insults.

Make peace with your life no matter your circumstances. Powerful insights from Eckhart Tolle will get you started.

The best-selling author handpicks five novels that upended her thinking (in the best way possible).

24 returns with a woman as commander in chief.

Leo and Kate reunite in Revolutionary Road, Meryl Streep stars in Doubt and David Fincher brings the much-awaited The Curious Case of Benjamin Button to the screen.

The fragility of trust and the slippery nature of identity are front-and-center themes in three new series premiering in January.

Light pollution is now recognized as a health and environmental hazard. Here's what you can do.