Michaels Slammed for Allegedly Overcharging Shoppers iStock These days, it feels like we have to pay higher prices for just about everything—the last thing we want is to find out companies are making us pay even more than we should be. Nevertheless, many popular retailers, from Walmart to Dollar General, have come under fire for potentially ripping off shoppers . And now, a beloved craft store is being name-checked as well....

Movie Night Ideas: How to Host the Perfect Screening for Friends BalanceFormCreative / Shutterstock If you have a lot of movie-loving friends and love entertaining in your home, hosting a movie night is the way to go. But, it’s not as simple as just picking any movie from your DVD collection or streaming service of choice. If you want to host the perfect movie night, you need the right movie, as well have as a comfortable setup, plenty of food, and a way of timing things that will keep your guests entertained instead of bored and just staring at the screen in silence....

Never Buy the Generic Versions of These 8 Items, Experts Say sockagphoto/Shutterstock If you’re trying to save money , going with the generic brand of a product might seem like the best option. However, if quality and safety is your concern, it’s a good idea to stick with the name brand of certain items. Even if they cost a little more, it might be worth it in the long run. Keep reading to hear from retail experts on which items you should never buy generic....

New Blood Test Shows Promise for Treating Alzheimer’s Photo by Ecliptic Graphic on Unsplash Alzheimer’s research has made significant progress and advancements in the past decade, led by a greater investment in Alzheimer’s-related studies . In 2024, research determined one particular biomarker in blood tests strongly correlated with the disease. Now, researchers say they have perfected a new blood test that goes beyond confirming the disease – it can detect the progression and the best ways to treat it....

New FDA Recalls: Seafood, Mushrooms, Condiments, and Eye Ointment iStock / thebigland88 READ THIS NEXT: Popcorn Sold In 9 States Recalled Over Health Concerns, FDA Warns . iStock / MangoStar_Studio On Feb. 26, the FDA announced that New York-based Kawasho Foods USA had voluntarily recalled cans of its Geisha Medium Shrimp sold in 4-ounce cans. The affected items were sent to major stores across California, Utah, Arizona, and Colorado, including Walmart, Associated Foods, Stater Bros Markets, Safeway, and Albertsons....

New Study Reveals Harsh Truth About Taking Xanax for Anxiety Shutterstock Anxiety can be debilitating, as many of us know all too well. It’s one of the most common mental health concerns in the country, with millions of people in the U.S. suffering from some type of anxiety disorder . Fortunately, there are many available treatments, from talk therapy to prescription medication. But now, new research is calling into question the effectiveness of one of the most popular prescriptions on the market, Xanax....

Nicolas Cage Reportedly Blew Through $150 Million on 15 Homes & More Gilbert Flores/Golden Globes 2024/Golden Globes 2024 via Getty Images At the peak of his career, actor Nicolas Cage was reportedly being paid up to $20 million per film . While you might assume that paychecks that large would leave you set for life, the actor’s extravagant (and quirky) spending habits led him to blow through his wealth . The now-60-year-old reportedly blew most of his $150 million fortune on a shopping spree that included obtaining bizarre treasures ranging from shrunken heads to a giant dinosaur skull, as well as a run of extraordinary real estate purchases he likened to a “grail quest....

Nicole Kidman Admits Her Oscar Win Was Ruined by Tom Cruise Divorce Featureflash Photo Agency / Shutterstock Winning an Oscar is undoubtedly a dream for many actors, but for Nicole Kidman , the reality of taking one home didn’t quite match up to her expectations. For the new book 50 Oscar Nights by Dave Karger , Kidman looked back on winning her Academy Award in 2003 and explained that she didn’t really enjoy the experience because of the state of her personal life....

Oprah Reveals How She Achieved Dramatic Weight Loss: “It’s Not One Thing” <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/oprah-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=“Oprah Winfrey at the premiere of “The Color Purple” in December 2023 - 1”> FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images Oprah Winfrey has spoken openly about her weight throughout her during her decades-long career in entertainment, including addressing it in interviews, publishing a book on the topic, and being a spokesperson for WeightWatchers. Recent appearances have gotten fans talking about changes in Winfrey’s body, and now, the 69-year-old star has revealed what she has—and hasn’t—done to lose weight....

Ozempic Side Effects Are “Really Just Eating Disorder Symptoms,” Doctor Says VGstockstudio / Shutterstock By now, most people have heard of the diabetes drug Ozempic. Between Jimmy Kimmel joking about it at the Oscars and more and more celebrities admitting to taking it , the medication that many people are using off-label for weight loss (generic name: semaglutide) seems to be sweeping the nation. But as Ozempic’s popularity grows, experts are increasingly concerned about its ramifications, and whether it could cause a rise in eating disorders....

Popular Retail Chain Is Closing All Stores Hilco Consumer-Retail Group Even if you’ve never visited a Salt Life retail store , chances are you’ve caught a glimpse of the brand’s iconic “Salt Life” logo. Most often, it’s seen printed on hats and shirts or affixed to the rear window of the car in front of you. However, while the brand has spread beyond its origin on the East Coast, it was just announced that all of the retail stores selling Salt Life merchandise are shutting down....

Prince Philip’s Scathing Secret Nickname for Meghan Markle Revealed in New Book Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage via Getty Images There’s a lot that’s been said about Meghan Markle , from contrived tabloid stories, to gossip about her past, to name-calling. And, according to a new biography, a senior member of the royal family got in on the action, too, making up his own sarcastic moniker for the Duchess of Sussex. As reported by the New York Post , Prince Philip had a scathing nickname for Markle that was inspired by another member of the royal family....

Reese Witherspoon Called Ryan Phillippe’s Cheating and Their Divorce “Humiliating” <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/ryan-reese-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=“Ryan Phillippe and Reese Witherspoon at the premiere of “Gosford Park” in 2001 - 1”> Everett Collection / Shutterstock In the late ’90s, Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe were one of the hottest young Hollywood couples. After meeting at her 21st birthday party, they began dating, got married, welcomed a child together, and co-starred in a movie, all within a couple of years....

Residents Are Fighting Back at Dollar General—Why “Dollar Store Backlash” Is Growing iStock / jetcityimage You can’t deny that dollar stores have become a significant part of the retail landscape. Customers across the U.S. turn to them as an affordable solution in the face of rising prices—especially in areas with limited shopping options. But while it might be easy to assume the budget stores are widely popular, residents in some areas are beginning to fight back against retailers like Dollar General as they continue to spread....

Rob Lowe Says He Had a Near-Death Experience With Bigfoot Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Lifetime Television Unless you were paying close attention to cable TV reality shows in 2017, you probably missed Rob Lowe’s stint as a paranormal investigator. In his A&E docuseries, The Lowe Files , the actor and his then college-aged sons explored a wide range of supernatural phenomena, from poltergeists to alien abductions , revealing an enthusiasm for all things woo and an almost child-like tendency to want to believe....

Scientists Figured Out a Diet That Helps You Lose Weight Without Cutting Calories Shutterstock Eating in a calorie deficit—consuming fewer calories than you burn off—is a surefire way to lose weight. However, if you’ve ever gone on a calorie-counting journey , you know how mentally exhausting this can be, logging every bite you take and being unable to enjoy your meals in the moment. Plus, eating so few calories can mean you’re missing out on vital nutrients....

See ’90s Child Star Mae Whitman Now at 34 Frank Trapper/Corbis via Getty Images Mae Whitman was seemingly born to play the “cute little girl” in so many classic 1990s movies , including One Fine Day , Hope Floats , When a Man Loves a Woman , and Independence Day . She also made memorable guest appearances in an episode of Friends as the scout Ross has to sell cookies for, and on the television series JAG and Chicago Hope ....

See Emma Thompson’s Priceless Words on the Joys of Aging Shutterstock Emma Thompson is 59 years-old, and she’s just getting started. The acclaimed actress first broke out in a series of beloved ’90s period films, including Howards End (for which she won the Oscar for Best Actress), and Sense and Sensibility (for which she won the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay, making her the only person to ever win Oscars for both acting and writing)....

She Played Tootie on “The Facts of Life.” See Kim Fields Now at 53. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images READ THIS NEXT: See ’80s Teen Idol Jami Gertz Now at 56 . Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images After The Facts of Life , Fields continued to work steadily, including taking on guest roles in hit series like Martin , 227 , and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air . She found sitcom success again as an adult in 1993, when she joined the main cast of Living Single , playing the vain, boy-crazy Regine Hunter....

Shoppers Are Still Abandoning Kohl’s, CEO Says—Here’s Why iStock It’s a tough time out there for the retail industry. Amid economic uncertainty and changes in consumer behavior , even some of the most prominent players are feeling the pinch. While some are shutting down entirely , others are trying to reposition themselves and keep customers coming through the door. The latest example is Kohl’s, where shoppers are still abandoning the retailer....