Amy Brightfield

New York

Health and Features Director at Better Homes and Gardens

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John Cena Swears By This Organizing Hack That Can Save Your Skin

1 week ago | bhg.com | Amy Brightfield

Credit: Photo: Valentyna Yeltsova / Getty Images Summer is here, and that means you're probably spending a lot more time outside gardening and grilling. Along with homemade ice cream and fresh watermelon, sunscreen should be a staple—not only for summer, but year-round, too! You might think, I don't want to add another thing to my to-do list, but wearing sunscreen every day to protect against UV rays is a must. Even on overcast days, the sun's rays can penetrate the clouds.
Is Chocolate Good for You? Yes! Here's Why—and the Best Type To Eat

1 month ago | bhg.com | Amy Brightfield

Credit: Blaine Moats When you think of chocolate you might not think of health food, but research shows that chocolate—especially the dark kind—can have benefits if you indulge in moderation. "Real chocolate has some impressive health perks, thanks to its antioxidant flavonoid content," explains Danielle Omar, MS, RD.
I Tried the Viral Dishwasher Towel Hack and the Results Were Disappointing

1 month ago | bhg.com | Amy Brightfield

Photo: Jason Donnelly Washing dishes is one of those daily chores that's necessary but not enjoyable—though many of us have dishwashers to help us do the job. With the shift to more energy-efficient appliances, manufacturers have removed the heated drying cycle in dishwashers—which means that your kitchenware may end up wet or with a smattering of droplets once the cycle is done.
3 Genius Cleaning Hacks We Taught Drew Barrymore on Her Show (Plus 2 You Should Skip!)

1 month ago | bhg.com | Amy Brightfield

We love a clever cleaning trick that saves time and effort or makes an everyday chore more interesting. And, we've found there's something especially satisfying about using an unexpected item or solution to clean. But with so many cleaning hacks on social media these days, it can be difficult to know what's actually worth your time. To help you decide which #CleanTok tricks are worth a try, our health and features director went on The Drew Barrymore Show.
3 Genius Cleaning Hacks We Taught Drew Barrymore on Her Show

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Amy Brightfield

We love a clever cleaning trick that saves time and effort or makes an everyday chore more interesting. And, we've found there's something especially satisfying about using an unexpected item or solution to clean. But with so many cleaning hacks on social media these days, it can be difficult to know what's actually worth your time. To help you decide which #CleanTok tricks are worth a try, our health and features director went on The Drew Barrymore Show.
A Professional Organizer Fixed My Messy Closet (and Changed My Life)

1 month ago | bhg.com | Amy Brightfield

Clothes tell the stories of our lives. A few months ago, I had over two decades of dresses, pants, jeans, sweaters, and blouses in my closet, and each piece held a memory: a black shift dress that was my go-to for cocktail parties and, when paired with a blazer, job interviews in my 20s. A double-breasted, ankle-length camel coat from one of my annual fall shopping excursions with my Grandma Lenora. I don’t like goodbyes, and I wasn’t good at parting with clothes. What if that style comes back?
How a Professional Organizer Fixed my Messy Closet in Just 4 Simple Steps

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Amy Brightfield

NowThe former president painted a special pet portrait for his eldest granddaughter. Jenna Bush Hager’s eldest daughter, Mila, received a one-of-a-kind gift from her “Jefe” for her 12th birthday. Her grandfather, former President George W. Bush — whom his grandkids lovingly call “Jefe,” which means …
Should You Be Using Salt to Wash Your Produce?

Feb 5, 2025 | bhg.com | Amy Brightfield

Photo: Abbey Littlejohn Washing your produce before you eat it is a no-brainer. Not only does washing your fruits and veggies rinse away dirt and bacteria, it can also help your produce last longer. Whether you do a quick rinse with water or let your items soak in a produce wash, there's a new trend you might not have heard of: washing fruits and vegetables with salt.
How Often Should You Clean Your Yoga Mat?

Jan 28, 2025 | bhg.com | Amy Brightfield

Photo: Thianchai Sitthikongsak / Getty Images You sweat on it, you carry it around, you place it on the floor—so how germy does your yoga mat get? And how often do you need to clean it? "There's no perfect answer," says Claudia Gunsch, Ph.D., professor and microbiome expert. "I think about this very much the way we think about the bathroom shower or the kitchen sponge.
I'm a Health Editor and I Never Make a New Year's Resolution

Jan 15, 2025 | bhg.com | Amy Brightfield

Photo: Tom Werner / Getty Images Does the new year suddenly have you magically getting organized, eating more vegetables, exercising, skipping alcohol, and sleeping better? While these are certainly virtuous goals, all the resolution talk makes me want to lie down and take a nap. And I'm not alone: In a Forbes survey, only 9% of respondents said they stuck to their resolutions for five months, and a meager 1% were still sticking with their goals after a year.