Doctors Warn These 5 “Healthy” Habits May Be Silently Harming Your Brain Shutterstock When it comes to staying healthy , most of us know to eat a healthy diet and stay active, sociable, and productive. But health experts are warning that some of today’s most common “good” habits may not be so beneficial for your brain —especially as you age. In fact, several behaviors that are touted on TikTok by “experts” as healthy can actually be silently increasing your risk of brain fog , memory loss, and even long-term cognitive decline....

Doctors Warn This Popular Supplement Could Be Giving You Nightmares Shutterstock The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that roughly 59 percent of American adults have taken a dietary supplement within the past 30 days. For many, the over-the-counter capsules can be a seemingly harmless way to do everything from boost their immune system to help promote longevity. But just like any medication, taking a supplement can come with side effects—including causing nightmares....

Doing Just 5 Minutes a Day of These Exercises Can Lower Your Blood Pressure, New Study Says iStock We all know that exercising is essential for heart health . But if you’ve ever felt unmotivated and thought to yourself, “something is better than nothing,” you may have truly hit the nail on the head. New research from University College London and the University of Sydney suggests that just five minutes of certain daily exercises can lower blood pressure....

Dollar General, Walmart, and Target Are Under Fire for Overcharging Customers Again Shutterstock There are few things more frustrating than overpaying for something you buy. And it’s even more irksome when you’re already trying to save money by shopping at a discount store or affordable big-box store, where you expect to get the most bang for your buck. As it turns out, several of these mega-retailers, including Dollar General , Walmart, and Target, were just found to be overcharging shoppers—and it’s not the first time this has happened....

Elizabeth Hurley Says It Was “Liberating” Filming Sex Scenes in Son’s Movie Lionel Hahn / Getty Images Elizabeth Hurley isn’t only Damian Hurley ’s mother—she’s his best friend, number one supporter, and a lead in his directorial debut titled Strictly Confidential . The English model and actor is best known for her roles in the Austin Powers franchise and for launching her own beachwear collection, but she stepped out of her comfort zone while filming her son’s racy thriller in the Caribbean last summer....

Emma Watson Said Paparazzi Took Photos Up Her Dress After 18th Birthday Party Dave Benett/Getty Images for evian After being cast as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter movie series at the age of 10, Emma Watson spent her preteen and teen years in the public eye. The franchise remains massively popular and turned all of its young stars into big names. So Watson knows firsthand what it’s like to grow up in the spotlight , especially as a girl and then a young woman, from the good and the downright despicable....

Ex-CVS Employee Sends This New Warning to Shoppers iStock If you ever want to really know what goes on behind-the-scenes at your favorite stores , talk to someone who used to work for the company. Many retail workers end up spilling secrets about their former employers once they leave their job—and some of the things that end up getting disclosed might shock you. Now, a former CVS worker is dropping some concerning insight into what’s happening at the drugstore chain’s stores....

FDA Issues New Warning About 9 Supplements With “Toxic” Ingredient vm / iStock Cold and flu season doesn’t seem to be ending anytime soon, and for many of us, staying on top of our health means taking daily vitamins or supplements . But now, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers to avoid purchasing online dietary supplements containing tejocote root, as they could have been replaced with a “potentially fatal” substance ....

Five Below Sells Super Cheap Stanley Tumbler Dupes—Are They Just As Good? Shutterstock If there were a popularity contest for reusable water bottles , the Stanley Quencher H2.0 FlowState Tumbler would almost certainly win. For the past few years, the insulated cup has been the vessel of choice for social media influencers, trend chasers, and ordinary folks looking for a reliable way to keep their drinks cool (or hot!) for up to nine hours....

Former Walmart Shoppers Reveal Why They Abandoned the Store for Good Shutterstock At one point or another, we’ve all had the frustrated thought, “This is the last time I’m shopping at Walmart.” Whether it was over the prices , long lines, or empty shelves , we’ve gotten fed up—and then gone right back to the big-box retailer. But some customers have reached their breaking point, and now they’re sharing what pushed them over the edge in a new Reddit thread....

Grocery Stores Including Stop & Shop Are Closing Locations, Starting Jan. 2 Shutterstock Store closures have seemed to be on an upward trajectory since the start of the pandemic. Over the last few years, big-name companies like CVS, Sears, and even Walmart have closed their fair share of locations across the U.S. And there are already plenty of closures planned for early next year. Starting in January, several grocery stores including Stop & Shop are getting rid of select locations....

Grocery Stores, Including Aldi, Are Closing Locations, Starting March 21 Shutterstock Grocery trips can be a mixed bag. You might snag ingredients to try a new recipe every night, load up on frozen meals, or just stick to the same list every week—but no matter what’s on your list, there’s probably a grocery store you prefer to shop at. So when that option is taken away, it can seriously disrupt your weekly routine....

Gwen Stefani Refutes Cultural Appropriation Claims: “I’m Japanese.” <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/01/gwen-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=“Gwen Stefani on “TRL” in 2004 - 1”> Stephen Lovekin/FilmMagic via Getty Images Nearly 20 years ago, No Doubt frontwoman Gwen Stefani began using Japanese culture in her work, starting with her 2004 debut solo album Love. Angel. Music. Baby. Around this time, the singer was often accompanied by four Japanese women known as the “Harajuku Girls,” who also served as backup dancers on her tour....

Health Coach Shares 3 Simple Things That Will “Instantly” Make You Look Younger <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/06/2669419737_6805_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=“Health Coach Shares 3 Simple Things That Will “Instantly” Make You Look Younger - 1”> Shutterstock Aging well shouldn’t mean chasing an impossible ideal or fighting against the inevitable changes that come with time. Some of the most striking older people are the ones who embrace their unique attributes at each life stage. That said, you may also feel most confident if your outside appearance matches how you feel inside....

Highly Effective New Weight Loss Drug Will Cost 20% Less Than Ozempic iStock / Natalia Varlei RELATED: New Drug Has People Losing 19% of Body Weight, Research Shows—And It’s Not Ozempic . Mohammed_Al_Ali / Shutterstock The surge in popularity of weight loss drugs has created a bit of a boom in the number of options on the market . The latest is Zepbound, a drug known as tirzepatide that’s produced by pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly....

Home Depot Will Finally Let Shoppers Do This, Starting Friday Shutterstock Millions of shoppers in the U.S. have found themselves at a Home Depot store recently for one reason or another—whether they’re searching for ways to cool their home in hot weather, or just looking to refresh their space for the summer season. But even if you’ve shopped with the home improvement retailer in the past few days, you might not know that a change is coming very soon....

How Often You Should Really Clean Your Pet Bowls iStock If you refer to your pet as your “child,” you’re definitely not alone. Around 80 percent of U.S. pet owners consider their pet to be just another member of their family , according to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). As with a child, you probably spend a lot of time cleaning up after your furry family member. But it’s more than just moving toys back where they belong or scooping out your cat’s litter box....

How to Date Every Attachment Style Chay_Tee / Shutterstock If you know a bit about psychology, you likely understand how integral your childhood is to your relationships in later life. One component of this is your attachment style, which researchers first examined in a 1969 experiment called the Strange Situation led by psychologist Mary Ainsworth , PhD. Ainsworth’s attachment theory suggests that our caregivers in early childhood directly affect our personalities and connections—including romantic ones—meaning you’ll want to understand how to date each attachment style you encounter....

I Got a Scalp Massage at a Head Spa, And I Noticed These 4 Amazing Changes Shutterstock Who doesn’t enjoy a scalp massage when getting shampooed during a haircut? I certainly love it, though it’s usually over in five minutes if I’m lucky. So, when Instagram started bombarding me with videos of all the new head spas popping up, I was intrigued. But a couple hundred dollars seemed steep for a treatment I wasn’t familiar with and felt I didn’t need ....

I Took a Train Across the U.S. and Here Are 12 Great and Awful Things About It Ian Dewar Photography / Shutterstock When I say I hate to travel, what I really mean is that I hate flying. I have no beef with travel in a broader sense; in fact, there’s a lot I enjoy about spending time away from home, and I’ve found that the journey itself can be its own source of joy....