JCPenney Is Making a Comeback—Here’s What Shoppers Can Expect This Year iStock The glamorous days of the department store are long gone , but a handful of former mall retailers are doing what they can to hang on. Just yesterday, Sparc Group announced that it would acquire JCPenney and merge the store with its other brands, including Eddie Bauer and Brooks Brothers. The merger will create a new company called Catalyst Brands that, as CNN points out, will now “hold significant sway over the future of America’s malls....

Jennie Garth Says This Caused Her Shocking Arthritis Diagnosis at Age 47 Gary Gershoff / Getty Images There’s no question that aches and pains are a part of life, from headaches to back pain to that stubbed toe that has you seeing stars. So it can be surprising when what seems like everyday discomfort turns out to be something more serious. For Beverly Hills, 90210 star Jennie Garth , a diagnosis of early-onset osteoarthritis came as a shock, after she noticed stiffness in her fingers and hands when she transitioned from a sitting position to standing up....

Johnny Depp’s Daughter Just Addressed Amber Heard Trial for the First Time Emma McIntyre/Getty Images Earlier this year, the Amber Heard and Johnny Depp defamation trial made countless headlines and took over social media, with people everywhere taking sides. But, even though she was harassed online about not speaking out, Johnny’s daughter, 23-year-old actor Lily-Rose Depp , stayed silent throughout. Now, in a new interview with Elle , Lily-Rose has commented on the legal battle between her father and his ex-wife and explained why she hasn’t been more vocal about it....

Less Than 4 Minutes of Daily Exercise Slashes Women’s Heart Attack Risk, New Research Shows Shutterstock Heart health and exercise go hand in hand, but if you’re under the impression that you need to log miles on the treadmill or around the neighborhood, you may be mistaken. A new study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that women can do much less and still actively help their hearts....

Love to Gossip? It’s Actually Good for Your Mental Health, Researchers Say buritora / Shutterstock While gossiping is usually frowned upon, it’s a guilty pleasure that many of us engage in from time to time. Whether you love to gab with your best friends about your partner’s weird habits or dish about your coworkers, it’s human nature to want to chat about anything and everything. Although gossip has a negative reputation, recent research shows that it can actually be healthy....

Lowe’s Is Offering You This for the First Time—But Only Tomorrow Night Shutterstock Lowe’s has plenty for shoppers to spend big on over the holidays—whether that’s a Christmas tree or home upgrades for hosting family . But this year the retailer is looking to give certain customers something for free instead. For the first time ever, Lowe’s is giving back to shoppers with an exciting new offering this season. The catch?...

Lowe’s Slammed for Slashing Its Military Discount iStock Lowe’s wants to stay in good standing with shoppers, and that’s reflected in the many ways it strives to give back to the community. Last Thanksgiving, the home improvement company offered stranded travelers a chance to a win a free hotel stay , and earlier this year, Lowe’s announced its Hometowns impact program to award grants for improvement projects. Now, however, the retailer is being questioned over its commitment to certain customers....

Meteor Shower That Looks Like the “Sky Raining Blood” Peaks Saturday—How to See It bjdlzx/iStock Unlike some major celestial events such as a passing comet , meteor showers stand out for being the kind of spectacle anyone can enjoy. Some of the annual events are notable for how active they are, producing dozens of bright streaks across the sky every hour. Others are famous for how stunning they can appear to viewers....

Millions of Family Dollar Shoppers Eligible for $25 Gift Cards—Do You Qualify? Collins Unlimited / Shutterstock With inflation steadily on the rise, more and more of us are flocking to dollar stores for financial relief. However, despite the bargains offered at such retailers, safety and health inspection reports are causing concerns for shoppers. In 2023 alone, Dollar General and Dollar Tree came under fire twice by the U.S. Department of Labor for unsafe store conditions , including congested exit routes and recklessly stacked packages ....

Multiple Advil Products Sold at Family Dollar Recalled, FDA Warns Shutterstock A pain reliever is a staple in your medicine cabinet —and something to always have on hand. If you prefer ibuprofen when you have a migraine or other aches and pains, you may reach for name-brand Advil when restocking your supply. But if you do rely on Advil , you’ll want to double-check the variety that you picked up, especially if you do your shopping at Family Dollar: The U....

Never Mail This in a Letter, USPS Worker Warns iStock Most of us have come to rely on the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) for two basic things: they deliver the mail we get sent to us and they deliver the mail we send to others. But it’s not always that simple. The USPS has previously warned customers that there are a number of reasons why they might stop receiving their mail—like having a loose dog in the neighborhood (5,400 postal employee were attacked by dogs in the U....

New Recall of 580,000 Beds Sold by Walmart and Wayfair Over “Injury Hazards” Casimiro PT / Shutterstock RELATED: 4.8 Million Blenders Sold at Walmart and Costco Recalled Amid Fire and Burn Reports . More than half a million of Home Design’s tufted platform beds are subject to recall after the company received over 100 reports about the bed breaking due to faulty slats and side rails. According to the CPSC, these specific beds have been known to “break, sag or collapse” while in use—making it uncomfortable and sometimes even impossible to sleep....

New Study Says Men Still Prefer to Be Breadwinners, Can’t Handle 50/50 Income Split iStock Today, many married couples consider it healthy to evenly divide things up, from the chores to the expenses. But, according to a new study published in the journal Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin , the male breadwinner stereotype is a tough one to shake. Dr. Joanna Syrda , an economist at the University of Bath’s School of Management, surveyed more than 6,000 American heterosexual couples over the course of 15 years, and found that husbands were at their least anxious when their wives made up to 40 percent of the household income, but their “ psychological distress ” seemed to increase as their wives’ earnings rose beyond that point....

Officials Warn Snake Season Is Starting Earlier This Year: “Going to Be a Bad One” iStock / Patrick_Gijsbers There’s always a bit of excitement when winter begins to give way to warmer spring weather. Many look forward to resuming some of their favorite outdoor activities and starting the early phases of reopening their gardens . But just as temperatures are slowly beginning to rise, experts are warning that snake season is starting even earlier than usual this year....

Pamela Anderson “Hated the Way She Looked” Before Modeling for Playboy <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/03/pamela-main.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=“Pamela Anderson at the premiere of “Pamela, a love story” in January 2023 - 1”> Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images During her modeling and acting career, Pamela Anderson became known one of the most famous “bombshells” in Hollywood. But, in a new interview, the star just admitted that she actually “hated” how she looked prior to posing for Playboy for the first time in 1989....

Pilots Warn of “Growing Danger” on Flights Amid Staffing Shortages iStock Back in January, a close call between a Delta Air Lines plane and an American Airlines flight almost resulted in a runway collision at JFK International Airport in New York City. Then, just last month, a similar incident happened at Boston Logan International Airport with a Spirit aircraft and another American Airlines flight. These near-miss events not only surely caused panic for passengers aboard those planes but have also concerned other travelers who don’t want to find themselves in a similar—or worse—situation....

Police Issue New Warning on USPS Text Scam: “Just Hit Delete” Prostock-studio / Shutterstock The holidays are officially in full swing, which means gift-giving season is also right around the corner. Stores are infiltrating shoppers with Black Friday deals, and the pressure to finalize Christmas lists in time for Cyber Monday is on. Amid all this excitement, however, there are a few safety precautions you’ll want to keep in mind. In addition to keeping a watchful eye for porch thieves , police are now warning people to look out for a new USPS text scam....

Popular Weight-Loss Drug Can Help Prevent Heart Failure, New Research Shows Shutterstock Research on popular weight-loss drugs has steadily increased in recent years, revealing additional health benefits . Data has shown that these treatments, many of which are also indicated for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, can help reduce the risk of kidney disease, slow aging , lower the risk of COVID death, and even help prevent some forms of cancer ....

Portable Air Conditioners Should Be Your “Last Resort,” Experts Warn—Here’s Why iStock Summer is drawing closer, and the weather is heating up across the U.S. In fact, parts of the country are already experiencing record-breaking temperatures . But as you’re packing up your winter clothes and pulling out essentials for the new season, there’s one thing you may want to leave behind: your portable air conditioner. When it comes to cooling your space, experts recommend against this popular choice....

Rhea Perlman Explains Why She and Danny DeVito Separated But Will Never Divorce Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock After 35 years of marriage and 45 years as a couple, Rhea Perlman and Danny DeVito separated in 2017. But, just because they made a change to their relationship status and living arrangements doesn’t mean that they plan to divorce. In a new interview with Yahoo!, Perlman shared some updates on her relationship with DeVito, including the “freedom” she feels now that they have given each other some more space....