Costco Just Sent Out This Major Warning to Shoppers iStock Costco’s ability to provide shoppers with bulk items at a discounted price sets it apart from most other stores, which is probably how it’s developed such a loyal fanbase. Even as the store has been forced to adapt to challenging times—whether that means purchase limits on certain items or ending popular programs —it has managed to retain a steady flow of members....

COVID Levels Are “Very High” in These 27 States Shutterstock COVID cases are rising to “very high” levels in 27 states, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as a summer wave envelops much of America. The agency measures COVID activity in wastewater. This method of surveillance has become crucial as it can detect rising infection rates earlier than clinical testing. “If you just talk about infections, this is probably going to end up becoming the largest summer wave we’ve had,” Dr....

Dating As A Single Mom Isn’t All Bad—Here’s Why Sony Pictures Releasing There are more than 11 million single-parent families in the United States, and, of them, the overwhelming majority (80 percent) are women. If you’re a single mother, particularly one over a certain age, that might not sound a very promising statistic for your dating life. Luckily, however, there’s good news. Given how prevalent it is today, single motherhood doesn’t have the same social stigma that it once carried....

Debi Mazar and Paul Reubens Had a “Platonic Love Affair” in the ’90s Catherine McGann/Getty Images On July 31, the estate of Paul Reubens announced that the actor and comedian had died at the age of 70. He was best known for playing the character Pee-wee Herman in movies and on the series Pee-wee’s Playhouse , though he also took on other acting roles. According to a statement posted on Instagram, Reubens died after a battle with cancer....

Delta Air Lines Passengers Brawl Over Seat Recliner Jodi Jacobson / iStock Airlines should consider giving out seat recliner etiquette guides along with their complimentary bags of peanuts. In the latest seat reclining drama, passengers aboard a Delta Air Lines flight got into a brawl when one woman accused another of pushing her seat for the entirety of their flight. Another traveler a few rows behind the fight caught the heated argument on video, with Delta passengers shouting and accusing each other of rudeness and bad behavior....

Dollar Tree Shopper Reveals 6 Food Products to Buy and 3 to Avoid iStock Many of us have turned to dollar stores in recent years amid inflation woes—especially when it comes to otherwise expensive grocery trips. But if you’re thinking about stocking your pantry with Dollar Tree buys, you might want to take notes from someone like Melissa Houser , who has been shopping at the discount retailer for some time now....

E. Coli Outbreak Spreading in 4 States—These Are the Symptoms iStock / stefanamer Even if you’re keeping an eye out for healthier foods to put in your cart, most people shop at the grocery store with the confidence that the items on the shelves and in the coolers are safe to eat. But despite the strict rules and regulations in place for manufacturers, potentially dangerous products can sometimes make their way to the aisles and end up in fridges and pantries....

Eating This Tasty Cheese Can Improve Your Memory, New Research Shows iStock Whether you’re adding slices of Swiss to your sandwich or snacking on some Stilton, there are just some cravings that only cheese can cure. The delectable dairy items can even be relatively healthy when eaten in moderation, providing a source of protein, calcium, and even probiotics in some cases , per the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health....

Experts Say to Avoid This Popular Over-the-Counter Cold Medication iStock If you’ve been using certain decongestant cold medications and found they didn’t help with symptoms at all, the FDA agrees—and now the agency proposes removing them from shelves. The use of phenylephrine, used in Sudafed, Dayquil, and other cold and flu medications, will be revoked by the FDA, forcing drug companies to reformulate their over-the-counter meds. “People walk into the drugstore today and see 55,000 medicines on the shelf and they pick one that is definitely not going to work,” Dr....

Farmer’s Almanac Predicts Extra Snowy Winter: What to Expect in Your Region iStock If you’ve been waiting for a winter wonderland that never seems to show up, this might finally be your year. The Farmer’s Almanac recently released its 2023-2024 winter weather forecast , and it’s predicting this season to be a significantly snowier one for the entire U.S. “After a weird and warm winter season last year, this winter should make cold weather fans rejoice—especially those in the Great Lakes, Midwest, and northern New England areas,” editor Pete Geiger said in a statement ....

FDA Investigating Common Cold Meds: These “Should Never Be Used,” Doctors Warn iStock As we head into the fall and winter seasons, many of us are preparing ourselves for stuffy noses and scratchy throats. But before you go and stock up on your cold medication , you’ll want to be aware of the latest U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigation. The regulatory agency is now reevaluating a widely-used ingredient found in some of the most popular over-the-counter (OTC) aids, and doctors say these cold meds “should almost never be used....

Flu Levels Are “Very High” and “High” in These 14 States <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/06/2670664730_9558_featured.jpg?quality=82&strip=1&resize=640%2C360" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“Flu Levels Are “Very High” and “High” in These 14 States - 1”> iStock We’ve all been there: After weeks of Christmas anticipation and prep, the big day rolls around, and we’re stuck in bed sick. Unfortunately, this year, it might be an all-too-common scenario for many people nationwide. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Weekly Influenza Surveillance Report , for the week ending Dec....

Former World’s Oldest Living Man Made It to 110 With One Simple Exercise Mladen Zivkovic / iStock But in order to break into the supercentenarian club, a long health span is just as important as a long lifespan—just look at Morrie Markoff , who, at 110 years old, was crowned the oldest known living American man. RELATED: 104-Year-Old Woman Reveals What She Drinks Every Day for Longevity . Born in 1914, Markoff survived both World Wars, the Great Depression, a global pandemic, and lived through 19 presidencies....

He Played Cole on “Martin.” See Carl Anthony Payne II Now at 53. Al Pereira/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images In the 1980s and ’90s, Carl Anthony Payne II had roles on two of the biggest sitcoms on television. During the early seasons of The Cosby Show , he played Walter “Cockroach” Bradley, the best friend of Theo ( Malcolm-Jamal Warner ). Then, from 1992 to 1997, he played Cole on Martin , one of the five main characters ....

Hilton Will Let Guests Do This at All Locations—and Members Get an Added Bonus josefkubes / Shutterstock Booking your stay at a hotel means you want to get the best bang for your buck. You’ll probably look for certain amenities, like free WiFi, comfy beds, and tasty room service, in order to decide what makes the price-per-night worth it. If you stay at any of Hilton’s 5,400 hotels across the country, you can take advantage of different levels of service, whether you’ve booked a luxury stay on your honeymoon or are making quick overnight stop on a road trip ....

Hobby Lobby Just Opened New Locations—Here’s Where Shutterstock It’s not all doom and gloom for retail chain stores —while some stores are closing down locations across the country, Hobby Lobby is bucking the trend and opening new ones. “Inflation has negatively impacted nearly all businesses, individuals, and families over the past several years,” says Hobby Lobby founder and CEO David Green in a press release . “We have worked hard to hold our prices down, and are thankful for our continued success as a company....

Home Depot Just Dropped Prices on These 6 Must-Have Essential Items iStock If you were planning to spend the holiday break doing some DIY projects around the home and yard, you’re in luck— Home Depot is offering some incredible savings on tools, holiday decorations, and more right now. The items being offered are high-quality, trusted brand goods, perfect not only for personal use but for holiday gifts as well (this is what you get the person who already has everything)....

Shutterstock RELATED: Walmart Sells Super Cheap Lululemon Dupes—Are They Just as Good? There are more dupes than ever. Kaspars Grinvalds/Shutterstock The concept of dupes blew up fairly recently, with USA Today calling it “one of the biggest buying trends this year, especially among young shoppers who have embraced social media and online shopping.” Dupes—which the outlet explains differ from counterfeits in that they mimic an item’s appearance rather than replicate it—are often available at more affordable price points online and at retailers like Costco and Five Below....

How to Use a Gua Sha Stone Properly: A Step-by-Step Guide Tassii / iStock Talking about skincare routines is one of social media’s favorite hobbies. Over the past few years, we’ve seen things like microcurrent and hydra facials take off, as well as countless lotions and potions with endless promises. But one technique that’s stood the test of time is gua sha—and so you might be wondering how to use a gua sha stone....

Hulk Hogan Shares How He Got Sober After “Vicious” Pain Pill Addiction <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/08/hogan.jpg?quality=82&strip=1&resize=640%2C360" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“Hulk Hogan at the premiere of “Andre the Giant” in 2018 - 1”> Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock Considering that he’s one of the best known wrestlers of all time, it’s no surprise that Hulk Hogan’s body took a beating during his career. According to a new interview with Muscle and Health, Hogan (whose real name is Terry Bollea) has undergone 25 major surgeries in the past 10 years, several of which were for his back....