Popular Diet Can Harm Your Health Despite Proven Weight Loss: “May Not Suit Everyone” Prostock-studio / Shutterstock Some diet trends come and go, but the keto diet has been around for a century. The dietary regimen was originally introduced by doctors as a modern treatment for epilepsy in the 1920s. Since then, however, keto has been recognized by the diet community as a way to achieve quicker weight loss results by restricting carbohydrates....

Property Brothers Warn Against 4 Popular Home Trends “You Need to Stop” Instagram/@goodhousekeeping Some people assume they have to follow all the latest design trends to keep their homes looking up to snuff. But just because something is popular doesn’t mean it’ll work well for your space. In a Jan. 12 interview for Good Housekeeping ‘s Instagram , Property Brothers stars Drew and Jonathan Scott opened up about the design fads they want to “de-influence” homeowners from following....

Researchers Believe They Figured Out the Perfect Nap—Are Your Snoozes Up to Par? Shutterstock Some would argue that coffee is the best way to get over an afternoon slump (guilty as charged!). However, science suggests that a short snooze is the better cure. Mayo Clinic says napping can increase alertness and improve mood, memory, and performance. Now, researchers and the napping community are weighing in on the matter. A study published in the journal Obesity found that longer naps lead to weight gain and cardiovascular disease, whereas shorter naps boost mental sharpness....

Rite Aid Just Announced Even More Pharmacy Closures—Here’s Where iStock We’ve lost thousands of different stores across the U.S. since the start of the COVID pandemic. But most recently, there’s been a particularly strong pullback from major drugstore chains. Both CVS and Walgreens have been steadily working through plans to close hundreds of locations each throughout the country, while Rite Aid has been engaged in even more aggressive downsizing. Now, this former giant has announced its latest round of pharmacy closures....

Scientists Just Discovered a Shocking New Clue Into Male Longevity Shutterstock Research on longevity and living vibrantly into old age continues to ramp up as Americans pursue peak quality of life . And now, a new study has discovered a key connection between sperm quality and life expectancy in men. The fresh research, published March 5, 2025 in the journal Human Reproduction , suggests that men with higher sperm motility, aka the ability of sperm cells to move and swim efficiently, may live nearly three years longer than those with poorer semen quality....

Scientists Say This “Dirt Cheap” Treatment Could Reverse Alzheimer’s Disease iStock Studies have offered plenty of science-backed ways to help prevent Alzheimer’s disease, from following the MIND diet to taking weight-loss drugs like Ozempic . But there is practically nothing we can do to reverse the disorder once it’s already begun affecting the brain. That’s why new research from scientists at Harvard Medical School (HMS) is so groundbreaking and exciting. In a study published this week in the journal Nature , they share that taking lithium could be an accessible and quick way to restore brain function in those suffering from Alzheimer’s....

Scientists Say This $2 Test Detects COVID and Lyme Disease in Just 15 Minutes Shutterstock COVID-19 is still a relatively new-ish virus, with subvariants emerging almost monthly. But since the lockdown and mask mandate were lifted, researchers have developed several versions of a vaccine. Moreover, scientists are on the verge of identifying a potential long COVID biomarker , which would be the first of its kind discovery. And now, researchers say a cheap, portable test could soon be available....

Scientists Say This Simple Floor Test Can Predict How Long You’ll Live Shutterstock Want to know how long you’ll live? There’s a new simple test to find out. In a new study published Wednesday, researchers found that your ability to sit down on the floor and then stand back up without using your hands, knees, or arms could offer surprising insight into your overall longevity . In fact, those who receive a perfect score are more likely to live longer and healthier lives....

Sean Connery’s Final Days With Dementia Were “Hard to Watch,” Friend Says carrie-nelson / Shutterstock It was only after Sean Connery died at the age of 90 in 2020 that his family revealed he had been diagnosed with dementia . Now, a new biography of the James Bond actor shares more information about the state of his condition at the time of his death. As reported by Fox News Digital, the book Connery, Sean Connery by Herbie J Pilato , includes an account from Connery’s friend, Brendan Lynch , about the star’s final days....

Sears Is Liquidating and Closing All Remaining Hometown Stores Shutterstock The long-promised demise of Sears has been slowly playing out for years now, and it shows no signs of stopping. Currently, the namesake chain has just about a dozen stores left in the entire country, but that’s not the only brand that’s struggling. Sears Hometown Stores Inc., a franchise-owned chain also under the Sears umbrella, is now gearing up to close its last remaining locations across the U....

Sears Shoppers Slam “Depressing” Comeback of Bankrupt Department Store iStock The retail apocalypse has taken a toll on most companies at this point. But over the past few years, no store has had quite as slow and painful of a decline as Sears. The once-beloved department chain’s footprint has fallen from thousands to just a handful of locations. And now it seems not even a revival is going to work for the retailer, as one newly reopened location is receiving a lot of criticism from Sears shoppers....

See Elliott From “E.T.” Now at 50 Universal Pictures Henry Thomas’ audition for the role of Elliott , the young boy who befriends a stranded alien in the massively successful 1982 classic E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial , is the stuff of Hollywood legend. Mere minutes into the brief, improvised scene, a then-nine-year-old Thomas’ voice cracks and he breaks down in tears as he imagines his new companion being taken away by government agents....

See the Twins From “The Shining,” Now 54, in Queue to See Queen’s Coffin <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/09/shining.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=“Lisa and Louise Burns in “The Shining” - 1”> Warner Bros. One of the most haunting moments in The Shining comes when five-year-old Danny Torrance ( Danny Lloyd ) rides his tricycle through the Overlook Hotel and sees the ghosts of twin girls along with visions of their gruesome murder. The twins tell him over and over again, “Come play with us, Danny....

See Van Halen Frontman David Lee Roth Now at 68 Paul Natkin/Getty Images At 68, David Lee Roth has long been a rock and roll icon. He came to fame as the lead singer of Van Halen , fronting the band from 1974 to 1985, in 1996, and again from 2007 to 2020, when they finally broke up for good after the death of lead guitarist and namesake Eddie Van Halen ....

She Played Claire on “Lost.” See Emilie de Ravin Now at 40. Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic via Getty Images It’s been 12 years since fans finally got the conclusion to the island-set drama Lost , which means it’s probably been quite a while since you checked in with some of the survivors of the crash of Oceanic Flight 815. When it comes to Emilie de Ravin , who played Claire Littleton on the mystery series , a lot has changed in her life....

She Played Diane Court in “Say Anything.” See Ione Skye Now at 52. 20th Century Fox Ione Skye’s film debut came when she appeared in the 1986 teen thriller River’s Edge , with a cast that also included an early-career Keanu Reeves . But more fans associate the British-born actor with her role as sweet and high-achieving teen Diane Court in Cameron Crowe’s 1989 rom-com, Say Anything… She starred opposite John Cusack , whose boom box-wielding Lloyd Dobler successfully wins Diane’s heart....

She Played Laura on “Family Matters.” See Kellie Shanygne Williams Now at 46. <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/05/laura-main-e1652806413517.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=“Kellie Shanygne Williams on “Family Matters” - 1”> Warner Bros. Television Distribution For nine years, fans watched as Laura Winslow navigated school, relationships, and never-ending annoyances from Steve Urkel on Family Matters . The girl of Steve’s dreams was played by Kellie Shanygne Williams , who was only 13 years old when the sitcom premiered....

Shopper Forced to Tip on Self-Service Machine: “That’s Crazy” Lucky Business/Shutterstock Maybe you always carry cash to drop in a tip jar, or you have no problem tapping the $1 or $2 option on a digital payment kiosk. But people are increasingly becoming frustrated with tipping culture and choosing to opt out entirely—until they’re not given a choice. This is exactly what happened recently when a customer was getting boba tea: He tried to select the “no tip” option and found that the button was hidden, forcing him to leave gratuity....

Shoppers Are Abandoning Kohl’s and Gap, Data Shows—Here’s Why Shutterstock Malls are far less central to retail culture than they once were. The decline of these once-beloved shopping centers has pushed former giants like Sears and JCPenney into mass closures. Meanwhile, other mall mainstays are reporting some concerning numbers. Kohl’s and Gap both just reported a substantial decline in sales, which could mean that shoppers are taking their business elsewhere. Read on to find out what’s behind their recent drops....

Shoppers Are Still Abandoning Target, New Data Shows—Here’s Why JHVEPhoto / Target Heading to Target is a form of self-care for many people. Shoppers love to wander the aisles in search of superfluous home decor, cozy new lounge outfits, their next book, or the latest skincare trend. However, according to new financial data, Target customers are weaning their buying habits across all major store categories, including home essentials, apparel, and groceries....