20 Best Ways to Have a Healthier Thyroid Shutterstock Your thyroid. The hormones it produces are responsible for a lot: your metabolism, the health of your skin and bones, your sleep quality, headache frequency (or infrequency), and your sex drive, to name just a few. Put another way, it’s one of the most essential glands in your body. And yours may be in trouble. According to the American Thyroid Association , an estimated 20 million Americans have a thyroid condition—and of those 20 million, a staggering 60 percent aren’t aware of it....

20 Home Appliances That Didn’t Exist When You Were Young Shutterstock Technology is an ever-evolving medium, and one that’s seen some incredible changes over the past few decades. However, while it may seem as though many of the appliances we have at home get only minor upgrades over time, there are countless others that virtually no one could have predicted existing even a few years ago. We’ve compiled a list of some of home appliances we use every day that didn’t exist when we were kids, each more impressive than the last....

20 Personalized Gifts That Will Blow Your Mom’s Mind Etsy Being a mom is an undeniably tough gig, from the all-nighters they pull when their kids are newborns to trying to keep their cool during those harrowing teenage years. This year, show your mom how much you appreciate all the things she’s done for you over the years by ditching the standard card-and-flowers routine and opting for a heartfelt gift she’ll treasure instead....

20 Secrets Your Dentist Won’t Tell You Shutterstock We tend to think of dentists as the gateway to all the pertinent info we need to know about keeping our mouth healthy. In reality, however, sometimes those quick trips in the dentist’s chair don’t always provide them adequate time to give us the whole rundown about our oral health. While most of us know enough that we should be brushing and flossing a few times a day, some of what doesn’t get said in the dentist’s chair can be life-changingly important....

27 Hit Songs Musicians Hate Playing Live INA FASSBENDER/AFP via Getty Images Skirt around it all you want, but you buy concert tickets for one reason: to see your favorite bands play their biggest hits. But sadly, not every musician likes playing the songs that made them famous. In fact, some downright hate doing so, and will steadfastly refuse to play them, no matter how loudly fans clamor for a live rendition....

28 Cow Photos That Are Too Adorable for Words Shutterstock Though they may not immediately come to mind when you think of cute and cuddly creatures , cows are just as friendly and fun as any canine or feline . Not only that, but they are also extremely intelligent animals—so intelligent, in fact, that they can experience emotions ranging from love and affection to anger and aggression. Not convinced yet that you should join the cow fandom?...

3 Things Leading Copperhead Snakes to Your Home, Experts Say iStock / Mark Kostich When it comes to venomous snakes, copperheads can often prove to be one of the more problematic species for homeowners in many parts of the U.S. Despite the fact that they play an essential role in the food chain and can keep pests at bay, they’re also well-camouflaged and can be difficult to spot before it’s too late ....

30 Amazing Facts About Hanukkah That’ll Make Your Holiday Bright Shutterstock / Olga Savina Each year, millions of Jews around the world gather with friends and family to celebrate Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights . The holiday has come to be associated with lighting candles, eating potato pancakes, and giving gifts. But what else do you know about Hanukkah? Sure, you probably know it lasts eight nights—but do you know why?...

30 Common Sayings That Are Actually Terrible Advice Shutterstock By all accounts, English is one of the most complex languages on the planet. It’s a tongue peppered with proverbs and idioms that native users hurl around without giving a second thought to the deeper meaning. But often, if you look deeper at the linguistic goings-on of our most common sayings, you’ll be surprised to find some insidiously horrific messages. Before you tell someone not to count their chickens before they roost, or not to put all their eggs in one basket, or not to cry over spilt milk, make sure you’re well-acquainted with the proverbs of our time—and why many of them are actually terrible, terrible advice....

30 Huge Bands from the ’70s You Totally Forgot Existed Shutterstock If you’re relying on oldies radio stations, it can be easy to pigeonhole the ’70s to a few massive groups and musical fads. But in reality, there’s a lot more to the decade than just disco. From the earliest days of glam and prog-rock to emotionally riveting soul and everything in between, there’s so much ground to cover that some seriously tremendous acts can get tragically overlooked....

30 Urban Legends That Are Totally True Credit Needed Everyone loves a good urban legend. And yet, in many cases, these word-of-mouth stories are totally false. For example, if you live in the Pacific Northwest, you probably shouldn’t hold your breath waiting for Sasquatch . And if you’re from New Jersey, you likely don’t have to worry about the Jersey Devil. But while many urban legends are pure fiction, there are some that are absolutely true ....

30 Ways Your Life Changes After Marriage That No One Tells You About Shutterstock Marriage marks a new chapter in a person’s life. There’s a reason why a newly-married couple is often asked if things “feel different” after saying “I do.” The answer is likely a resounding “yes!”— and not just because they have a husband or a wife. Once you’re married, you’re sharing bank accounts, you don’t have alone time, and you have to figure out how to compromise....

37 Memorial Day Quotes to Honor Our National Heroes Wayne Marinovich/Shutterstock Memorial Day was first established in 1868 to commemorate the lives of the soldiers killed during the Civil War. Also known as “Decoration Day,” the event now honors all Americans lost in war. Below, we’ve listed several Memorial Day Quotes to help celebrate the brave men and women of the nation’s armed forces along with all others who have ever signed up to serve their country....

40 Cheesy Jokes That’ll Make You Laugh in Spite of Yourself Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock Did you know that laughter involves the contraction of 15 facial muscles ? And that’s just what’s happening above your neck. Laughter also causes your abdominal muscles to expand and contract in a way that’s similar to what happens during abdominal exercise. Compare that to frowning, which requires a mere 11 muscles and leaves you in a decidedly worse mood, and the choice is obvious....

40 Fun Ways to Bond with Your Teenage Kids Shutterstock When they’re babies, you’re the very air your children breathe. Fast forward a decade or so, however, and those adoring glances and adorable hugs have been replaced with eye-rolls and excuses to do virtually anything other than spend time with you. “Raising a teen poses several challenges and the overall reason is that you are learning to balance raising a child in a very different way,” says licensed mental health counselor and life coach Dr....

40 Hilarious Things Only Over-40 People Do Shutterstock It’s funny how the realization that you’re officially middle aged never sinks in slowly—it hits you like a brick. One day you’re feeling youthful. The next? You’re annoyed at your family for leaving so many lights on, you’re concerned about the young girl on the street who isn’t wearing a jacket, and you’re calling Google “the Google.” Does that sound like you? If so, you’re definitely guilty of several of the hilarious things that only over-40 people do....

40 Signs You’re Not Ready to Turn 40 Shutterstock Turning 21 felt like a big deal. Turning 30 made it pretty clear that you weren’t a kid anymore. And for many people, facing down their 40th birthday feels like more than just another momentous occasion: in fact, for some people, it’s hard to actually conceptualize that the words “40-something” could actually apply to us. If you’re not too far off from the big 4-0 but don’t feel like you’re ready for what seems like such a major life change, you’re not alone....

44 “Top Gun” Quotes to Celebrate Hollywood’s Favorite Maverick Paramount Pictures The aviation-themed action blockbuster Top Gun was released in 1986, and audiences quickly fell in love with Tom Cruise’s portrayal of Lieutenant Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, whose training at the most elite military pilot school in the U.S. The character resurfaced 36 year later, in 2022 with the release of the film’s very long-awaited sequel, Top Gun: Maverick , which was also a massive hit ....

5 Costco Holiday Favorites Just Returned to Shelves Photo: Shutterstock; Design: Canva With so much going on over the holidays, it can be a real savior to have a one-stop shopping option like Costco. From the delicious baked goods that are perfect for get-togethers to the everyday essentials for hosting, that membership card can feel like the gift that keeps on giving. And if you’re big on traditions, you’ll also be happy to know that the warehouse retailer is bringing back some of its shopper festive favorites that will get your home looking fit for the season....

5 Doctor Red Flags That Mean You Should Find Another GP Ground Picture / Shutterstock We all need service people in our lives we can trust, whether they’re cutting our hair or fixing our cars. But out of all those we hire to care for us, perhaps no one is more important than our doctor, also known as our primary care provider (PCP) or general practitioner (GP). Since our lives may be quite literally in their hands, having one we can depend on is crucial....