What Happens to Your Body When You Drink Coffee on an Empty Stomach Shutterstock Besides water , coffee is the most widely consumed beverage in the nation: Three-fourths of Americans drink at least one cup of joe every day. Ample research suggests that this is an overall healthy habit to have—one that helps protect from certain chronic illnesses and even lowers your risk of premature death. However, experts say that if you drink coffee on an empty stomach, there are some ways it may negatively affect your gastric health....

What It Was Like to Live Without Today’s Technologies We Totally Take for Granted Shutterstock Today’s modern conveniences are easy to take for granted, but it’s important to look back on just how far we’ve come. “There’s a great saying that if we don’t know where we come from, how can we know where we are going?” says Francine Cefola, co-author of the new book Tell It To the Future ....

Why Geraldo Rivera Says He’s Done With Fox News for Good a katz / Shutterstock Several longtime news anchors and TV personalities have left their networks in recent months, both by choice and not. Journalist Geraldo Rivera —well known for his unique reporting style, iconic mustache, and notorious “ self-promotion “—is the latest to call its quits. Earlier this month, Rivera tweeted that he was leaving The Five , Fox News’ political five-person talk show, on which Rivera served as one of the alternating liberal voices....

Why Kristen Stewart Says “Twilight” Is Secretly “Such a Gay Movie” Tinseltown / Shutterstock The Twilight books by Stephanie Meyer revolve largely around a love triangle that includes a regular teenage girl, a 100-year-old vampire, and a werewolf, with fans dividing themselves into Team Edward or Team Jacob, depending on who they wanted protagonist Bella Swan to end up with. Kristen Stewart took on the role in the movie adaptations of the series, bringing the heterosexual relationships between Bella and Edward ( Robert Pattinson )n and Bella and Jacob ( Taylor Lautner ) to life....

Why Lauren Bacall Said Winning Her Oscar Was “One of the Worst” Days of Her Life Bettmann / Getty Images Winning an Academy Award is the ultimate dream of many actors, but after the honor came her way, Lauren Bacall said it was “one of the worst” days of her life. She was awarded an honorary Oscar in 2009, and while she wasn’t upset that she was chosen to receive the award, she did have some regrets about the moment she accepted it....

Why You Shouldn’t Trust Weather Predictions from the Farmer’s Almanac ARVD73 / Shutterstock Since 1812, the Farmer’s Almanac has provided annual advice on planting schedules, astronomy, astrology, recipes, and more. However, the periodical is perhaps best known for its weather predictions , which many people take as gospel as they look ahead toward seasons to come. But researchers and meteorologists suggest that the centuries-old resource has little practical value. Read on to find out why you shouldn’t trust the Farmer’s Almanac—and where to turn for weather predictions instead....

Working With Mike Myers Was “Horrible, Nightmarish Experience,” Co-Star Says <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/03/myers-main-1.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=“Mike Myers at the premiere of “Bohemian Rhapsody” in 2018 - 1”> Featureflash Photo Agency / Shutterstock Earlier this month, a bodyguard-turned-radio DJ went viral for his account of working with Mike Myers on the movie The Love Guru . Jay Brody claimed that he was fired within hours of starting his job as a bodyguard on the set of the 2008 film just for looking at the star....

You Can Cheat and Still Have a Great Relationship, New Survey Says Shutterstock/diy13 When you cheat, does it make you a bad person? This is a subjective question that no one could ever definitively answer. But when you cheat, does it make you feel like a bad person? Is one always filled with remorse if they step out on their partner? Depictions in popular culture from movies to song lyrics have made many of us believe that cheaters are wracked with guilt, but a new study contradicts this common mindset....

You Can See up to 100 Meteors Per Hour This Weekend—Here’s How Shutterstock Still fine-tuning your weekend plans? Well, you’re going to want to pencil this in: On Sunday, hundreds of bright fireballs will light up the night sky in what scientists are calling “one of the best shooting star displays of the year,” according to Space.com. The meteor shower comes on the heels of what has already been a historic year for celestial events, including April’s total solar eclipse and the multiple Northern Lights spectacles....

You Can Use an Ice Cube Tray to Get Your Toilet Sparkling Clean, Experts Say iStock / kali9 No matter how much you may enjoy a tidy home, there’s nothing that can strike fear into the heart of someone doing chores quite like being tasked with cleaning a toilet. The process typically involves wiping it down with different sprays and scrubbing it hard with cleaning products to make sure to get rid of all the grossness....

Your Diet Coke Habit Could Lead to Heart Attack and Stroke, New Research Finds Shutterstock You’re probably the exception if you don’t know someone who drinks Diet Coke religiously. For many a soda lover, it’s a no-calorie alternative to their favorite beverage, and it provides a jolt of caffeine to boot. However, new research shows that aspartame, the sugar alternative in diet sodas and other zero-sugar foods and drinks, can lead to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke over time....

“Best Meteor Shower of the Year” Will Light Up the Sky This Weekend—How to See It iStock / m-gucci Even though the sky can be a pretty impressive sight on any given day of the week, it’s always fun to catch an awe-inspiring and anticipated celestial event. Whether it’s a special eclipse , lunar phenomenon, or series of shooting stars, the experience can be memorably great when conditions are just right....

“Jeopardy!” Fans Are Tuning Out of “Masters” Tournament—Here’s Why ABC Jeopardy! Masters first hit airwaves in May 2023, but the show’s players are no strangers to the Jeopardy! universe. The spin-off follows six of Jeopardy! ’s highest-ranked champions as they compete for the title of Jeopardy! Masters Champion, the highly coveted Trebeck Trophy, and a whopping $500,000. The elite tournament consists of 20 games and is currently in its second season....

“Jeopardy!” Viewers Outraged After Episode Is Abruptly Cut Short ABC When it comes to game show fanbases , Jeopardy! easily has one of the most devoted. Viewers love to debate gameplay, contestants, strategy, and the trivia questions themselves. So, when any part of the game is interrupted, it’s likely to ruffle some feathers—and that’s exactly what happened for certain Jeopardy! fans on Tuesday night. Read on to find out why one recent episode was abruptly cut short....

“Riverdale” Stars and Their Families Got Death Threats From Fans Eugene Powers / Shutterstock After seven seasons, the outlandish teen soap opera Riverdale is coming to an end on Aug. 23. To mark the end of the series, the cast of the show looked back on their time making it in a group interview with Vulture. The stars talked about their wacky storylines, the show’s unexpected musical numbers, and the positives of representing certain identities on television....

“WTM” Meaning: How to Use the Texting Abbreviation Shutterstock Most of us want to believe we’re up to date on all the internet slang out there: We have no fear of misusing “FOMO,” we can laugh with the rest of them while sending an “LOL” (or an “IJBOL”), and we obviously know what “BTW” means. But what happens when the acronym “WTM” comes across your phone? If you’re not sure what the meaning of “WTM” is, don’t worry—we’ve broken down all the possible interpretations of this texting abbreviation, and how you can use and respond to it....

10 Best Brunch Cocktails to Make at Home Eric Marion Williams/iStock Brunch stands apart from other meals, whether it’s a formal celebration or simply getting together with friends on the weekend. But while the breakfast and lunch hybrid is beloved for some of its traditional dishes, it’s also a time of day when beverages shine as well—even if you’re just working with what’s in your bar cart . If you’re planning a special gathering at your place, there are a few basics that can help make the planning process even easier....

10 Easter Crafts You & Your Family Will Love Sapkr With Easter 2025 right around around the corner, this weekend is the perfect time to break out the craft supplies to make some beautiful, holiday-themed decor. For adults, these fun and easy Easter crafts will give you plenty of ideas if you looking for some inexpensive DIY relaxation. If you have kids, enticing them with some pastel paints and blank canvases will keep them busy and create sweet memories....

10 States With the Cleanest Tap Water, New Data Shows iStock / fcafotodigital It can be easy to forget that there’s a long lead-up to turning a faucet on in your home and water coming out of the tap. Whether it’s for filling your water bottle or taking a warm shower, we all mostly assume it’s clean and suitable for consumption. But like any other public utility, the systems used to get it there can differ from place to place, while environmental conditions and disasters can also take their toll....

10 U.S. “Tourist Traps” That Are Actually Worth Seeing <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/06/2668891451_1824_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=“10 U.S. “Tourist Traps” That Are Actually Worth Seeing - 1”> MNStudio / Shutterstock People are gearing up for a bustling summer travel season—starting this weekend. According to AAA , a record 45.1 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home for Memorial Day, with 39.4 million opting for road trips . This surge in domestic travel is fueled by lower gas prices , averaging $3....