“My Body Violently Rejected It”: Ozempic Patient on Harsh Side Effects Natalia Varlei / Shutterstock The idea of using Ozempic or Wegovy (brand names for semaglutide injection) may be enticing, since the drugs have been shown to assist with rapid weight loss and life-changing transformations. For a while, these medications seemed almost too good to be true, with many— including celebrities —touting them as a solution to years of struggling with extra pounds....

10 Best Ways to Pet-Proof Your Home Jaromir Chalabala / Shutterstock Our pets are part of the family, and our homes are their homes. With that in mind, we want our spaces to be safe for them while also ensuring our furniture and other investments are protected, too. Thankfully, it’s not hard to take the steps to pet-proof your home. “We want to keep our family members safe from harm no matter if they have four legs or two—but keeping our pets safe may require different steps,” Lorraine Rhoads , director of health and safety at Dogtopia , tells Best Life ....

10 Cool Items You Need from Brooks Brothers Right Now Brooks Brothers What do Abraham Lincoln , Andy Warhol , and Stephen Colbert have in common? If you guessed, “They all wore Brooks Brothers,” congratulations: you nailed it. The iconic American clothier has been dressing iconic American men since 1818; from button-down collars to shetland sweaters to argyle socks, Brooks Brothers has had a say in every closet staple for the past two centuries....

10 Workplace Stress-Busters Shutterstock You’ve probably heard along the way that there is good stress (the kind that motivates you) and bad stress (the kind that paralyzes you). The trick is to know the difference and manage stress before it crosses that fine line where it begins to overwhelm and become destructive. Here are 10 ways to use healthy doses of anxiety to drive success and prevent stress from turning into an illness....

10 Worst Things to Buy at Dollar General Shutterstock / Sheena_Waldron No matter where you are in the contiguous U.S., you can pretty much guarantee that you’re not far from a Dollar General . These stores can make for convenient (and economical) shopping trips. Because the dollar store chain carries everything from groceries to household essentials, you can often get most of the items you need all in one place. But retail experts actually advise against this, noting that there are some products you might actually be better off purchasing elsewhere....

11 Best Items You Should Always Buy at T.J. Maxx Shutterstock T.J. Maxx, a staple of the American shopping center, is attracting a brand-new crowd of shoppers this year. By buying excess inventory from designer names and well-known labels across the U.S. instead of importing them from overseas, the retailer has a serious leg up on its competitors—keeping prices around 20% to 60% lower than department stores . Plus, the chain’s parent company, TJX Companies, is on a hot streak....

11 Best Macy’s Gifts Under $20 Shoppers are Rushing to Buy Shutterstock Have you gotten your holiday shopping done yet? If not, head to Macy’s or the Macy’s website. The department store offers many fantastic gift finds, many under $20. I recently did some shopping there and crossed lots of names off my list. And, many of the items were on major sale. What should you shop for this week? Here are the 11 best Macy’s gifts under $20 that shoppers are rushing to buy....

11 Best New H&M Home Decor Finds Hitting Shelves This Week Photo: Shutterstock; Design: Canva H&M is already loading its clothing racks with floral frocks, airy blouses, and maxi skirts. But what many customers don’t know is that the retailer also has a secret home collection, featuring bed linens and pillow covers, rugs , aromatherapy essentials, and kitchenware—and most items are under $50. Shop our top 11 best new H&M home decor picks arriving in stores this week....

11 Best New Kirkland’s Christmas Decor Finds Hitting Shelves This Week Photo: Shutterstock; Design: Canva There’s snow on the ground and a chill in the air, and I couldn’t envision a better backdrop for a cozy day at home setting up Christmas decorations . But in case your yard decor needs some revamping, or you’re on the hunt for a new Christmas tree, I took the liberty of rounding up the best new Kirkland’s Christmas decor finds....

11 Best New Kirkland’s Christmas Decor Finds Hitting Shelves This Week Photo: Shutterstock; Design: Canva Kirkland’s just received a new delivery of Christmas decor straight from Santa’s workshop, and we want one of everything. We spotted candy cane drinking glasses, giant red velvet bows, festive doormats and rugs, and small decor. Better yet, a majority of these items are significantly marked down, so check their page for sale pricing—before they sell out!...

11 Best New Trader Joe’s Seasonal Finds Hitting Shelves This Week Photo: Shutterstock; Design: Canva While you’re at Trader Joe’s stocking up on Sleigh Ride Cookies and pumpkin bread, don’t skip what I like to refer to as the “fun aisle.” Right now, you can grab all kinds of Advent calendars, holiday candles, and candy-cane-scented beauty products. Keep reading to see all the best new Trader Joe’s seasonal finds hitting shelves this week....

11 Easy Ways to Cut Back on Sugar Without Giving Up Dessert Shutterstock Cutting down on sugar is one of the best things you can do for your health—but being mindful about sugar intake doesn’t mean you have to give up a nice dessert after dinner. Small changes can help you cut back on sugar without feeling deprived. “Keeping tabs on how much sugar you’re consuming is an important part of a heart-healthy lifestyle, especially if you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes,” says the American Heart Association ( AHA )....

11 Ross Dress for Less Easter Decorations Hitting Stores Now Shutterstock I’m not sure why I should be remotely surprised that Easter decorations are arriving in stores. Considering Christmas decorations hit aisles three to four months ahead of the holiday, with just two months left until Easter, stores are stocking up with all things Bunnies and eggs. I visited my local Ross Dress for Less today, and they had more Easter decorations than Valentine’s Day....

13 Mistakes You’re Making in an Elevator Shutterstock “There are only three times in our lives that we enter a small, windowless, enclosed space that has no ready exit: the womb, the tomb, and the elevator. The elevator is the only one we share with strangers,” Lane A. Longfellow, PhD , the self-proclaimed world’s authority on elevator etiquette, told New York Magazine , in 1977. Since then, he’s been regularly dishing out advice on how to properly behave in an elevator....

13 Worst Holiday Films of All Time 20th Century Fox You know what they say: It’s the most wonderful time of the year. But that’s apparently not the case if you’re watching one of these supremely bad holiday movies. According to the folks at ratings-aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, some holiday movies are so outrageously bad—so despicably terrible—that they haven’t even earned a rating, coming in at a whopping zero percent “Fresh.” (Yikes....

14 States Where Respiratory Illness Is Spreading Fastest Post-Holidays, CDC Warns AsiaVision/iStock The holiday season can often be one of the brightest times of the year as families and friends get together to celebrate. Unfortunately, these anticipated reunions also happen during what’s typically high season for contagious viruses including the flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19. For some, this means settling into the new year just as the first signs and symptoms of getting sick appear....

15 Summer Style Essentials Guys Should Buy in Bulk J. Crew Few stretches of the year put your wardrobe through the ringer like the summer months. But by investing in carbon copies of your best seasonal basics—tees, polos, Oxford-collar button-downs, and the like, all in lightweight, breathable fabrics—you can walk through the hottest months of the year with not only great style but also approximately zero stress. Herewith, we’ve cobbled together the perfect group of stylish items tailor-made for sweaty days—and affordable enough that you can cast them to the wind if you no longer need them....

17 Biggest To-Do List No-Nos Shutterstock Every organized person swears by one trusty tool: the to-do list. It gives the day structure, keeps you on schedule, and reminds you of deadlines fast approaching. But even though the to-do list seems simple enough—write things down, check them off—there are many, many ways to mess things up and sabotage your own success. For instance, if you’re using your phone to keep track of uncompleted items, then you’re already breaking one of the cardinal rules of writing an effective task list....

17 Things You Should Always Buy on Craigslist Shutterstock Like any online marketplace, Craigslist has its fair share of pros and cons. The site is great for finding deals and discounts, but you’re not careful about what you’re buying and from whom, then you might just end up getting scammed. Though there are certain hard-and-fast rules that will always help you score the best savings and avoid scams on Craigslist—like always meeting in person and never paying with a credit card—it’s also important to stick to only buying certain items on the site, at least if you want your purchases to be legitimate....

20 Best Instant Online Coupons Shutterstock Move over baseball: Saving money might just be America’s favorite pastime, after all. According to a 2017 Gallup Poll , 59 percent of Americans say that they prefer saving money to spending it. That number jumps to a staggering 63 percent among people who feel financially strained . However, with the cost of living dramatically outpacing wages, it can often feel like saving enough cash is virtually impossible....