This Is When You Should Watch Out for Snakes in the Winter, Experts Say Shutterstock / Aaron of L.A. Photography Winter is a time when people head indoors while animals tend to head south or into hibernation. In many northern or cooler climates, this can include snakes and other reptiles that become less active during the chillier months of the year. It would be only natural to assume that it’s practically impossible to come across one in your yard or on a nature walk anytime before the flowers start to bloom, but as it turns out, crossing paths with a reptile during the coldest season is not entirely out of the question....

This Major Airline Just Launched an All-You-Can-Fly Pass—And a Limited Number Are on Sale kudla / Shutterstock If you enjoy traveling , chances are you’d like to do so more often. That’s where an annual all-you-can-fly pass would really come in handy, as you pay a one-time fee and then book trips to your heart’s content. You might even be more motivated to jet set if you’ve invested in a pass, upping your number of vacation opportunities and trips to see friends and family....

This Major Medication Shortage Has Patients “Scared,” New Report Says iStock If you’re on prescription medications, there’s a good chance they play at least a somewhat important role in your life. And whether it’s to help manage a chronic condition or keep your heart health in check , it’s not uncommon to have a pill bottle with your name on it. In data collected between 2015 and 2016, researchers found that 45....

This Popular Retail Chain Is Closing Stores, Starting Oct. 29 iStock The U.S. retail landscape has faced a challenging couple of years. In 2020, the pandemic pushed many retailers into bankruptcy and led to an avalanche of store closures across the country. As companies have struggled to bounce back, new challenges such as record-high inflation have made the path anything but steady. Despite this, there has been some clear progress overall....

This Underrated Grocery Item Is Packed With Weight Loss Benefits Shutterstock If you’re making a grocery list filled with foods that will help you lose weight and get fit, chances are you could be missing some very underrated star players. While it’s common knowledge that nutrients like protein help you lose weight, less trendy items can be overlooked—like this one food doctors and nutritionists rave about. “Few foods pack such a nutritional punch,” Kayla Kopp , RD, LD, tells the Cleveland Clinic....

Trick Questions (With Answers!) That Will Completely Bend Your Mind Shutterstock / Cast Of Thousands Gearing up for a family reunion? Already RSVP’d to a party with people you don’t know? Or maybe you’re headed to happy hour with your co-workers? No matter the occasion, there’s always room for a little awkwardness. When that’s the case, an ice-breaker can come definitely in handy. Below, we’ve listed some of our favorite trick questions to help get the conversation flowing....

Two Major Reasons Why Southwest Will Likely Cancel Flights This Summer iStock / Eliyahu Parypa For travelers anticipating a summer full of carefree vacations in far-flung locales (or even just a short plane trip away), airline news has been a little nerve-wracking lately. Delta, United, and American airlines have already announced that they are cutting flights to major airports. Now, it looks Southwest Airlines will most likely cancel flights too. There are two major reasons why Southwest will likely have to cut back just as summer travel starts warming up: a shortage of pilots and a shortage of planes....

USDA Issues Public Health Alert for Chicken Products Sold at Wegmans and Other Grocers Shutterstock / Gorodenkoff Shopping at the supermarket can sometimes feel like an overwhelming experience due to the number of items on the shelves and in the coolers. Still, customers can peruse aisles with the confidence that the things they’re purchasing are safe to consume thanks to the food safety regulatory system in place. But while strict rules and inspections can go a long way in keeping potentially dangerous products off the market, some items are only discovered to be unsafe after they’ve been distributed to stores and sold to customers....

USPS Is Making These Changes to Your Mail, Starting Now iStock The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is no stranger to change, but these days, it feels like the agency is always switching things up. There are a few reasons for that, of course. For one thing, the USPS is in the midst of a major 10-year operational overhaul under its Delivering for America (DFA) plan, which began in 2021 and has included a number of changes designed to help get the agency out of its financial hole....

USPS Is Suspending Services at 30 Post Offices, Effective Now iStock The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is a public service , so it’s required by law to deliver mail and provide access to mailing needs at post offices across the country nearly every day. That is unless certain unexpected circumstances arise. The USPS has the authority to stop deliveries and close post offices amid various emergencies like natural disasters—and the agency isn’t above exercising this power to keep its employees and customers safe....

USPS Is Suspending Services at 40 Post Offices, Effective Immediately iStock The holiday shipping season is coming down to the wire. Many of us are making frantic last-minute trips to our local post offices to try to get gifts and cards delivered in time for Christmas Day—a tricky endeavor at this point. But some customers may have an even harder time getting their mail out, because the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is now suspending services at a significant number of a facilities....

USPS Is Temporarily Suspending Services in These States Due to “Safety Concerns” Shutterstock While the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) strives to meet our everyday needs, the agency is not willing to put workers or customers at risk to do so. The USPS often touts the importance of safety, warning us that we won’t get our mail delivered if we don’t clear snow from walkways, or put pets away when carriers arrive....

USPS Slammed for “Unsustainable” Price Hikes as Lawmakers Demand Change iStock If you’ve been paying attention to the prices at your local post office , you might have noticed they went up just a few months ago. Under the leadership of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy , the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) raised the prices of mailing services by around 2 percent at the end of January. But the agency plans to raise them once again in the coming months—and lawmakers are now demanding a change to what they’re calling “unsustainable” USPS price hikes....

Walmart Is Making 3 Big Changes That’ll Save You Money and Time Shutterstock A recent survey conducted by consulting firm Deloitte found that American consumers will spend an average of $1,778 this holiday season, up 8 percent from last year, reports USA Today . And given that many shoppers head to their local Walmart for everything from gifts and decorations to household essentials , it might be comforting to note that the big-box retailer is making some changes that may ease the burden on your wallet....

Was Your Social Security Number Stolen in Recent Data Breach? Here’s How to Check. Shutterstock Hackers have leaked the almost 3 billion personal records stolen back in December from National Public Data, a company that aggregates information for background checks. The breach includes full names and alternate names, addresses, date of birth, Social Security numbers, phone numbers, and more. “There appears to have been a data security incident that may have involved some of your personal information,” says National Public Data (NPD) in a statement earlier this month....

What Happens If You Wear High Heels Every Day, According to Doctors Moustache Girl/Shutterstock A pair of sleek stilettos or sky-high platform pumps can undoubtedly make you walk a little taller and feel a little more confident —not to mention kick any ensemble up a notch. But what happens if you wear high heels every day? The problem with heels, experts say, is that they disrupt the natural form of your body....

What the Color of Your Poop Means, According to a Gastroenterologist Master1305 / Shutterstock There are lots of subtle ways your body gives you clues about your health , from your skin to your hair to your fingernails. But according to Joseph Salhab , MD, a gastroenterologist who posts on TikTok under the handle @thestomachdoc, you should also assess your excrement. “It sounds weird, but one thing everyone should do when they use the bathroom is take a quick look before you flush,” he says in a video....

Why Lindsay Lohan Refused to Kiss Charlie Sheen in “Scary Movie 5” <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/sheen-lohan-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=“Charlie Sheen and Lindsay Lohan at the premiere of “Scary Movie 5” in 2013 - 1”> s_bukley / Shutterstock They’re two stars with troubled pasts who’ve been labeled by some as difficult to work with. Back in 2013, Lindsay Lohan and Charlie Sheen played up their reputations in the horror parody sequel, Scary Movie 5 ....

Why Tom Hanks Felt Like “A Total Idiot” After Being Diagnosed with Diabetes Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images Two-time Academy Award winner and Hollywood darling Tom Hanks can seemingly do no wrong—unless, that is, you ask the actor himself. In a surprisingly candid interview with Radio Times , Hanks described himself as “a total idiot” for making a major health mistake that ultimately caused the star to be diagnosed with diabetes . Read on to learn which poor health habit the actor now deeply regrets, and how he surprised fans by following doctor’s orders....

Why You Should Never Use Your GPS During a Snowstorm, Officials Warn iStock The winter weather has wreaked its fair share of havoc this season, with states across the country getting hit by snowstorms over the last two months. But no matter how experienced you are with these hazardous conditions, there might be some safety recommendations you’re less familiar with. With that in mind, officials in different states have recently warned drivers against using their GPS devices during snowstorms....