Filing Your Taxes Later Could Boost Your Refund—But the IRS Warns Against It Charday Penn / iStock Thanks to modern technology that helps us organize our information and file online , it’s never been easier to submit taxes well ahead of the April deadline. But even with these helpful tools, some people can take extra time getting everything together so that they’re not setting themselves up for a time-consuming correction in the future....

Fitness Coach Shares the 5 Best Cocktails to Order If You’re Trying to Lose Weight Shutterstock It’s no secret that drinking alcohol can get in the way of your fitness goals if you’re trying to lose weight. Often full of simple sugars, many alcoholic beverages pack on the pounds by adding “empty calories” to your diet. However, that’s not the only way that alcohol can affect your weight. Experts say that drinking can also impact metabolism and digestion, interfere with sleep, and make you eat more while intoxicated or hungover....

Former Child Star Says She Was Given “Happy Pills” Before Interviews <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/07/hayden-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=“Hayden Panettiere at the premiere of “Yours, Mine, and Ours"in 2005 - 1”> Tinseltown / Shutterstock Her career includes performances in Remember the Titans , Heroes , and Nashville , but during her years as a young actor , Hayden Panettiere wasn’t entirely herself in all of her interviews and appearances. In a new cover story for People , Panettiere opened up about her struggles with opiate and alcohol addiction and explained that her experience with drugs stems back to her teenage years....

He Played Tony on “Blossom.” See Michael Stoyanov Now at 51. <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/09/tony-blossom-e1662483360938.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=“Michael Stoyanov on “Blossom” - 1”> Buena Vista Television Fans of the show remember Blossom for the lead character’s many eccentric hats, her sidekick Six ( Jenna von Oÿ ) , and her brother Joey’s ( Joey Lawrence ) catchphrase “whoa.” But it may have slipped your mind that Blossom also had an oldest brother, Tony, who was played by Michael Stoyanov ....

Heather Graham’s Parents Say Her “Boogie Nights” Role “Destroyed Their Relationship” Andrea Raffin / Shutterstock Twenty-six years ago, Heather Graham starred in Boogie Nights as Rollergirl, an adult film actor who is almost always wearing roller skates. At the time that the film was released, Heather had been acting for years, including in episodes of Twin Peaks and Growing Pains , and in the movies License to Drive and Drugstore Cowboy ....

Heather Locklear Reveals Tom Cruise’s “Weird” Date Move That Turned Her Off Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images Tom Cruise and Heather Locklear were two icons of ’80s pop culture, he for his starring turns in blockbusters Risky Business and Top Gun , she for her roles on TV hits T.J. Hooker and Dynasty . Though their careers have taken them in very different directions since, in one possible timeline, they could’ve been linked—at least romantically....

Here’s How Hollywood Director Kevin Smith Lost a Staggering 51 Pounds thatkevinsmith/Instagram/Shutterstock On February 25, Kevin Smith , 48, was rushed to the hospital with a 100% blockage of his left anterior descending artery, a critical condition also known as the “widow-maker.” The acclaimed filmmaker, who had always been heavyset, had already lost about 90 pounds prior to his heart attack, but his doctors told him he needed to lost more, and fast....

Here’s Why It’s Raining Every Weekend in the Northeast, According to Science Belikova Oksana / Shutterstock Rainy days are nice once in a while, giving you an excuse to hang inside and stream a feel-good movie or crack open a new book. But when it’s constantly “raining on your parade,” you likely start to resent those stormy days. Lately, lousy weather has been plaguing people in the Northeast—and making matters worse, the skies have been consistently opening up on the weekends....

Hidden Dangers Lurking in Your Indoor Air: What You Should Know Antonio Guillem / Shutterstock Don’t assume that the air you are breathing inside of your home is clean. “A number of pollutants and irritants can be present in our indoor air,” says Kenneth Mendez, president and chief executive officer of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). All of them, “can have a negative impact on indoor air quality,” he adds....

Hobby Lobby and Jo-Ann Fabrics Are Under Fire for Doing This to Shoppers George Sheldon / Shutterstock Craft stores offer a whole lot more to choose from than just yarn and sketchpads, which is why they’re a common destination for a seasonal upgrade. Retailers like Hobby Lobby and Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores (commonly referred to as Jo-Ann Fabrics) have become household names for a reason, and they’re two of the most trusted brands in the crafting space....

Hobby Lobby Might Be Overcharging You—Here’s How to Tell Jonathan Weiss/shutterstock Crafty folks and DIYers keep overhead low for their projects by shopping at stores like Hobby Lobby. But the craft emporium chain has been fielding a chorus of complaints about wacky pricing that can seem almost arbitrary, failing to discount items that claim to be on sale, offering identical items with different price tags, and more. The store has responded with reasons for the price glitches, but that doesn’t mean they won’t happen....

Home Depot Just Majorly Upgraded Its Top-Selling Decoration Shutterstock When it comes to picking up paint for your summer DIY plans or getting your hands on a new air conditioner to beat the heat, Home Depot is one of the most reliable shopping options. But the retailer has also managed to capture the attention of consumers with some more unique offerings over the past few years. In Chicago, some Home Depot stores feature a hot dog cart for shoppers to stop at, and recently, the retailer has started selling affordable tiny homes ....

How the Moon Phase Can Predict Your Soul Mate, According to Astrologers mixetto/iStock It’s long been a belief that you can find your soulmate in the stars. But if you believe the hype around the latest TikTok trend , it’s the moon that can tell you who you’ll fall in love with. According to the viral moon phase compatibility test, if two people’s moon phases ( find yours here ) create a full moon when they’re overlayed, you’re a romantic match....

How to Rekindle Romance for a More Fulfilling Relationship Shutterstock / adriaticfoto If the romance in your relationship is fizzling, it doesn’t mean the love affair is over. “Romances are like heads of hair. To be their most luxurious, full and shiny they need to be nourished and trimmed up regularly,” explains Paul Hokemeyer, Ph.D. , author of Fragile Power: Why Having It All Is Never Enough . As a relationship therapist, he works with couples of all ages to “bring luster and life back into relationships that have stagnated or atrophied,” he explains....

I Read 365 Books This Year and These Were My 10 Favorites jovan_epn/iStock When people ask me to share a fun fact about myself, my knee-jerk reaction is to talk about books. I always say something along the lines of, “I own more than 2,000 physical books,” or “I listen to audiobooks at double the normal speed,” but my favorite one to shock people with is, “I read 365 books this year....

I’m a Dermatologist and Here’s How I Never Get Ingrown Hairs Focus and Blur/Shutterstock Noticing the development of ingrown hair can be one of the most frustrating parts of any skincare regimen . Unfortunately, ingrown hairs often as inconvenient and painful as pimples—and usually just as hard to prevent. If you’re tired of seeing those red bumps appear, read on from expert pointers on how to keep them at bay. These are the best ways to ensure you never get ingrown hairs, according to a dermatologist....

If This Shows Up on Your Doorstep, Contact Police Immediately Bespaliy / Shutterstock If you find something waiting for you on your doorstep, it’s most likely something you’ve been looking forward to. Maybe it’s a package you ordered or a friend stopping by to visit for the day. But sometimes, more unpleasant things can show up, and now police are asking you to be aware of one unwanted delivery in particular....

If You Live Here, Watch Out for This Common Plant That Causes Chemical Burns Lois GoBe / Shutterstock Growing up, your parents probably warned you about different plants to avoid when playing outside, like poison ivy or poison sumac. In those cases, the danger is in the name, but you may also have been unlucky enough to stumble upon other subtler but still unfriendly flora, and ended up with a painful rash or allergic reaction....

If You Live Here, Watch Out for This Poisonous Spider in Your Home iStock No matter how clean and tidy your home may be, some bugs and insects from the outside world will find their way indoors and into your living space. Fortunately, most tend to be completely harmless, even if they may be a little scary to come across unexpectedly. But there are still some pests that pose a potential health risk to humans....

If You Live in These States, You May See the Northern Lights on Feb. 14 iStock Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day! The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued an alert for a G1 geomagnetic storm that’s predicted to come to fruition tonight. In other words, if you forgot to make dinner reservations, consider yourself saved because you’re taking your valentine to view the Northern Lights. Keep reading to see which regions will have a front-row seat to the dazzling light show....