This “Powerhouse” Vegetable Is the Healthiest, CDC Says—But You’re Probably Not Eating It <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/06/2669214035_673_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=“This “Powerhouse” Vegetable Is the Healthiest, CDC Says—But You’re Probably Not Eating It - 1”> iStock From a young age, we’re taught to prioritize fruits and vegetables to fulfill a well-balanced diet—but did you know that some are more nutritious than others? Leafy greens , yellow/orange citrus, and cruciferous veggies (like broccoli or kale) are known as “powerhouse” foods because their nutrients promote a healthy immune system and reduce the risk of chronic diseases, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)....

This Co-Star Gave Denzel Washington Two Black Eyes Andrea Raffin / Shutterstock In the process of making a movie, it’s basically a guarantee that not everything is going to go smoothly and perfectly. But, if you’re an actor, you probably at least hope that you won’t somehow injure your co-star—especially your Oscar-winning co-star, who is 20 years older than you and considered one of the best actors alive. Unfortunately for him, that’s exactly the scenario Ryan Reynolds found himself in with Denzel Washington when they filmed 2012’s Safe House ....

This Common Nighttime Habit Could Take Years Off Your Life, Research Suggests Shutterstock When it comes to getting a good night’s rest, both the quantity and quality of your sleep are important. However, emerging research suggests one subtle way that your sleep quality might become compromised without you realizing it—and it could take years off your life. According to new research published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences , being regularly exposed to bright lights at night and low light levels during the day can raise your risk of all-cause mortality by a shocking 34 percent....

This Common Spice Can Actually Improve Your Memory, Study Says Shutterstock / mongione As you age, your odds of developing memory loss or cognitive impairment increase. In fact, up to 20 percent of adults older than 65 have mild cognitive impairment , “the stage between the expected cognitive decline of normal aging and the more serious decline of dementia,” as defined by the Mayo Clinic. However, there are ways to improve your memory while you’re still in good cognitive health—and some of them can be found right in your very own kitchen....

This Former Child Star Quit Acting Because She Was “Embarrassed” by Her Roles Featureflash Photo Agency / Shutterstock Former child stars who quit acting once they get older each have their own reasons for it, whether that be disinterest in performing, a tough transition to adult roles, or simply wanting to pursue something else. Others didn’t much enjoy being child actors in the first place. As for one Nickelodeon star, iCarly ‘s Jennette McCurdy , she stopped acting because she was “embarrassed” by the roles she was playing....

This Is What Signature Analysis Reveals About You Shutterstock You might think of it as little more than a line of ink, but a signature can actually reveal a whole lot about the person writing it. Think, for a second, about what a signature really is—a statement, repeated and refined over decades, that serves as a one-of-a-kind representation of an individual. It binds you to legal documents. It authorizes your purchases....

This Is Why You Should Take All Of Your Vacation Days Shutterstock Maybe it’s the stress of the current socio-political climate , or maybe it’s the need to take a social media detox given the rise of tech addiction , but, whatever the reason, Americans took more vacations days in 2017 than they did in 2016. How many more? A measly half day. They found that 52 percent of Americans are still not using all of the vacation time they earn, meaning a whopping 705 million days went unused in 2017 overall....

This Supplement Can Interact With 4 Common Medications, Researchers Warn Shutterstock Cinnamon is lovely sprinkled on a latte, baked into banana bread, or used in a tea bag. Because of the spice’s active compound, cinnamaldehyde, it’s often touted for its anti-inflammatory properties and ability to stabilize blood sugar levels, leading many people to take cinnamon supplements. However, a new study found that these supplements can cause serious interactions with four common medications....

TikToker Has Awkward Job Interview With Guy She Ghosted 6 Years Ago ryliejouett/TikTok Job hunting is already frustrating enough, but running into someone you ghosted during the process evelates the stress to a whole other level, which is what happened to one TikToker. Rylie Jouett shared a video revealing she interviewed for a barista position with a guy she ghosted six years ago and not only went viral unexpectedly, but received backlash....

Tomorrow is the #1 Day for Plumbing Issues—4 Surefire Ways to Avoid Them Ivan Kruk / Shutterstock You’ve no doubt heard of Black Friday —the undisputed biggest shopping day of the year. But did you know Black Friday also shares a date with so-called Brown Friday? Unfortunately, this is exactly what it sounds like: the biggest day of the year for plumbing issues . According to Yelp data, in 2022, the day after Thanksgiving saw a whopping 99 percent increase in users requesting a quote for plumbers compared to the day before the holiday....

Top 10 Shocking Moments From Popular Reality TV Shows UPN Reality TV is by nature unpredictable, but back in the early days of shows like the Real Housewives franchise or Celebrity Big Brother there seemed to be a more organic feel to the casts. As a result we got some of the most unforgettable and jaw-dropping moments in reality TV history, crazy incidents that are still talked about to this day....

Top CEOs Reveal the Secret to Work-Life Balance Shutterstock Is your work life causing burnout ? “While we all need a certain amount of stress to spur us on and help us perform at our best, the key to managing stress lies in that one magic word: balance,” says Mental Health America . “Not only is achieving a healthy work/life balance an attainable goal but workers and businesses alike see the rewards....

TSA Says It’s Deploying “New X-Ray Technology” After Man Sneaks Straight Razor Onto Flight Thaspol Sangsee / Shutterstock With the busy holiday travel season now in full swing, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will see more and more people passing through its security checkpoints . The agency is always evolving its practices to increase security—and efficiency—when traveling, including recent updates to the TSA PreCheck program and updated screening processes . But after an incident last week where a man managed to sneak a straight-edge razor onto a flight, the agency is making changes....

USPS Slammed for Massive Delays: “We’ve Had Mail Delivered Twice in 2 Weeks” Shutterstock Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has been working on a major overhaul to improve the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) since 2021. But as we enter another new year, these efforts may not be paying off everywhere—and they’re certainly not aligning with customer expectations. Mail problems have been persistent for people across the U.S., and some now say they’re waiting weeks to get mail delivered thanks to massive USPS delays....

Vincent Kartheiser on Hollywood’s “Evil”Mad MenMoment Shutterstock The man best known for playing Pete Campbell, the relentlessly ambitious advertising executive everyone loved to hate on TV’s Mad Men, sounds remarkably friendly on the phone. In fact, to call Vincent Kartheiser a “low-maintenance” celebrity is something of an understatement. The 38 year-old is known to live a possession-free, minimalist existence (he spent years living in LA without a car), he’s soft-spoken, and he’s disarmingly prompt—calling at exactly the appointed minute we were scheduled to talk....

Walgreens Under Fire for Not Dispensing “Necessary” Meds Amid Staffing Shortage iStock While Walgreens offers plenty of convenience to those looking for everything from greeting cards to toiletries, it’s also a place many of us frequent to pick up prescriptions . In 2022 alone, Walgreens said its pharmacies filled 1.2 billion prescriptions for customers. But now some people are questioning how much they can rely on the drugstore chain, amid an ongoing staffing shortage that’s keeping patients away from the medication they need....

Walmart Says It Still Won’t Let Shoppers Do This in Stores YvanDube / iStock Walmart might have been able to maintain its reputation for low prices , but with 60 years in business, it’s had plenty of time to evolve in other ways. For instance, the iconic “Smiley” logo of the ’90s is certainly a thing of the past these days, and just last year, Subway started to pull its stores from Walmart locations....

Walmart Shoppers Find 5 Home Decor Dupes for Crate & Barrel and Pottery Barn—Up to $1,000 Cheaper @drab.to.dreamy / TikTok The best part about redecorating is shopping for everything from cozy linens to elegant table decor to funky accent chairs. But ask anyone who’s ever spearheaded an interior design project before; home decor doesn’t come cheap—especially when you have your eyes set on trendy pieces from Crate & Barrel or have a taste for the luxurious finishes of là Pottery Barn....

Why Donald Trump Hung Up on Kim Kardashian, New Book Claims SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images During Donald Trump’s presidency, Kim Kardashian met with him on multiple occasions in relation to her work in the field of criminal justice reform. While the the 43-year-old is most famous for her reality TV shows, social media presence, and businesses, she is also studying to become a lawyer and has been active in seeking clemency for imprisoned people....

Why the Voice of Sleeping Beauty Sued Disney <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/09/sleeping-beauty-main.png?strip=1&resize=640%2C360&quality=82" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“Princess Aurora in 1959’s “Sleeping Beauty” - 1”> Buena Vista Distribution Being the voice of one of the original Disney Princesses means being a part of movie history forever. But the process of bringing these beloved characters to life isn’t smooth for every voice actor. Mary Costa voiced Sleeping Beauty (aka Princess Aurora) in the 1959 film of the same name....