Changing Your Walking Pace Can Help You Live Longer, New Study Shows Shutterstock Along with your diet, your exercise habits are at the very foundation of your health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), getting a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week is one of the best ways to stave off chronic illness and improve your overall well-being. Until recently, many people perceived this as meaning that you must hit the gym to stay healthy by the CDC’s standards....

Chris Pratt Challenged This Co-Star to Wrestle While High on Ambien <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/05/Chris-Pratt-e1654030179177.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=“Chris Pratt at the “Onward” premiere in February 2020 - 1”> DFree / Shutterstock Possible side effects include… challenging your co-star to wrestle you? Actors often share funny stories from filming when making the talk show rounds, and an anecdote shared by Chris Pratt about one of his cast-mates had a funny pharmaceutical element. While appearing on The Late Late Show in July 2021, Pratt admitted that he challenged one of his Guardians of the Galaxy co-stars to wrestle him while he was high on Ambien....

Common Dog Pain Drug Can Cause Serious Side Effects, Including Death, FDA Warns iStock Dog owners will go to great lengths to keep their beloved pets safe and healthy, including getting them the medicines they need. But just as with human medications, issues can arise with the very products intended to help us feel better. Now, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that a common pain drug for dogs known as Librela has been linked to several serious side effects in canines, including some that have led to death....

Costco Is Recalling Butternut Squash Due to E. Coli Risk, FDA Warns iStock / slobo Part of what makes a trip to Costco so appealing is the sheer magnitude of what they offer customers. In one stop, you can pick up everything from bulk household items and cleaning supplies to frozen treats and groceries—including fan favorites like the store’s rotisserie chickens or house-brand Kirkland products. Most return customers trust the store for its high quality and competitive prices....

Costco Shoppers Say These 8 Items Are “the Most Bang for Your Buck” iStock A Costco membership gets you a lot of things, including access to well-priced and high-quality Kirkland products , cheaper gas , and a whole host of benefits—not to mention the free samples . In most cases, though, shoppers keep coming back thanks to the savings they can get on everyday essentials and groceries. But what are the high points in the store’s lineup?...

COVID Levels Are “Very High” in These 7 States Photoroyalty / Shutterstock Like the weather, our health and wellness priorities shift with every season. During the summer months, we become so intent on preventing heat stroke, sun poisoning, and dehydration that we often forget it’s still possible to catch COVID-19, too. As a matter of fact, health officials are urging eligible Americans to get the updated 2024-2025 coronavirus vaccine in the wake of a recent summer COVID surge that’s sweeping across America....

Customers Are Now Threatening to Boycott Cracker Barrel—Here’s Why Shutterstock Whether it’s because of their all-day breakfast or the kitschy gifts in their old country store, Cracker Barrel manages to draw in more than 230 million people to its restaurants every year. This classic American chain has been serving people for more than 30 years, and as of 2022, there are more than 660 locations spread across nearly every state in the U....

Customers Slam Starbucks’ Store Changes: “Just Fast Food, Zero Culture” iStock For many Americans, Starbucks is a way of life, from commemorating the start of fall with that first pumpkin spice latte to starting each morning with a hot cup of coffee. Naturally, then, many customers are defensive of their long-running routines, and many have now taken to social media to slam Starbucks for its upcoming store changes. RELATED: Americans Are Abandoning Starbucks—Here’s Why, and What the Coffee Chain Is Changing ....

CVS and Walmart Are Cutting Pharmacy Hours, Starting in March Ken Wolter / Shutterstock Unless your hometown still has a local pharmacy you can rely on, odds are you fill your prescriptions at a larger chain. CVS, Rite Aid, and Walgreens are among the biggest drugstores, but general retailers like Walmart and Target also boast their own in-store pharmacies. All of these retailers, however, share a common conundrum: a nationwide pharmacist shortage....

Delivery Driver Says You Should Never Buy Wayfair Furniture—Here’s Why Shutterstock There are tons of reasons why many of us rely on Wayfair to furnish our homes. The retailer is fast and affordable, offering a wide range of categories, including lamps, bath mats, appliances, and bedroom sets. However, the company has come under fire in recent years—and even a delivery driver took to social media to warn shoppers against purchasing Wayfair furniture....

Discount Chains Including Family Dollar and Marshalls Are Closing Stores, Starting Dec. 17 <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/12/discount-chains-closing-stores-dec-news.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=“Horizontal, medium closeup of “Family Dollar” chain discount store’s exterior facade brand and logo signage in red and orange letters above glass store front. - 1”> Shutterstock With the holidays fast approaching and inflation still hitting hard, many of us are searching high and low for any deals we can snag. For some people, this could soon be a little harder....

Doctors Say These 3 Foods Can Help Cure a Sore Throat iStock There’s no worse feeling than waking up with a tingle in your throat. If your tonsils look swollen and red, and your mouth feels dry or scratchy, then it’s game over. You officially have a sore throat . But before you go raiding your local drugstore’s cough medicine aisle, you ought to know there are natural ways to prevent a sore throat from turning into a full-blown illness....

Doctors Say You Can Have Strong Bones Without Drinking Milk Shutterstock There are more dairy alternatives than I can likely count, but let’s try. There’s soy milk, oat milk, rice milk, coconut milk, and hemp milk, and then what I like to call the “nut milks,” which include almond, cashew, and macadamia nut milks. And this doesn’t include different variations of cow’s milk: Whole milk, reduced-fat (two percent), low-fat (one percent), and nonfat/skim milk....

Dollar General Is Closing 141 Stores Amid Slumping Sales Shutterstock With inflation not letting up and the economy in a volatile state, so many of us are keeping our wallets close and being as budget-conscious as possible. So, you’d think dollar stores would be thriving right now. But at least for Dollar General, that’s not quite the case. The retailer recently revealed a weaker-than-expected 2025 forecast amid slumping sales, just as they announced that they’re closing 141 stores across the U....

Dollar Tree Shopper Shares 7 Must-Grab Travel Items for $1.25 Copyright @thecraftedstudioco / TikTok Given Dollar Tree’s popularity on social media, it should come as no surprise that shoppers are also turning to the discount retailer for travel essentials . From makeshift packing cubes to TSA-friendly toiletry bottles, Dollar Tree is brimming with cheap alternatives that get the job done. And if you’re down to get a little crafty, you’ll find that other Dollar Tree products can lend themselves to travel-related uses, too....

Dollar Tree Shoppers Slam Secret Price Hikes: “It’s Not a Rumor Unfortunately” <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/06/2672406503_4254_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=“Dollar Tree Shoppers Slam Secret Price Hikes: “It’s Not a Rumor Unfortunately” - 1”> Photo: Shutterstock; Design: Canva It’s time to rejigger our budgets, again . In breaking retail news, Dollar Tree has secretly raised its prices. By how much, you ask? Well, the amount may shock you. The TikTok account @sensationalfinds caught Dollar Tree employees swapping out the $1....

Don’t Brush Your Teeth After Eating These 3 Things, Dentist Warns Shutterstock Conventional wisdom tells us that if you eat something that’s harsh on your teeth, you should brush them immediately to avoid further damage. Yet experts say that in some cases the opposite is true: When you eat foods that compromise your tooth enamel , you should hold off on brushing. Derek Chung, DMD, a Toronto-based dentist and the founder of Paste Dental , shared in a recent TikTok video that three foods and drinks in particular require a 15- to 20-minute wait period before you brush....

Eating These 12 Foods Can Improve Your Liver Health, Doctors Say Shutterstock Your liver plays a vital role in filtering out toxins, supporting digestion, and keeping your energy levels steady. And while other organs, such as the heart and brain, tend to get top billing when it comes to prevention, maintaining your liver health is just as crucial to your longevity and well-being. A handful of interventions can make all the difference in your liver health—for instance, minimizing or eliminating alcohol, maintaining a healthy weight, and cutting down on saturated fats....

Eating These Antioxidant-Rich Foods Could Prevent Gray Hair, New Study Finds Shutterstock Although a natural—and inevitable—part of the aging process, no one looks forward to their hair going gray . Whether you’ve found a few rogue strands, or your roots are coming in completely gray, it can be a tough pill to swallow. Fortunately, there could be a natural cure on the horizon. A new peer-reviewed study published in the journal Antioxidants suggests that a yellow-pigmented flavone called luteolin could delay your hair from aging—and it’s found in a lot of the produce you’re probably eating already....

Experts Say This One Activity Could Dramatically Improve Your Memory Shutterstock We know it’s important to exercise our bodies to stay fit, strong, and healthy, but our brains also need exercise to help prevent cognitive decline and stay sharp. “We can help our brains develop new and alternative neural pathways to acquire, organize and maintain information, as well as create new memories,” family medicine physician Dr. Robert Danoff tells Jefferson Health ....