7 Rural King Finds on Sale Now Before the Year Ends Shutterstock Have you ever shopped at Rural King? The store, which specializes in farm equipment, is a sneaky place to buy everything you need for your home and family, including cooking gadgets, clothes, and even toys for the kids. In anticipation of the holiday season, the store has so many sales going on that you don’t want to miss. Here are 7 Rural King finds on sale now before the year ends....

8 “Polite” Questions That Are Actually Offensive, Etiquette Experts Say Dragana Gordic / Shutterstock Asking thoughtful questions is a key part of how we communicate and get to know one another. Yet when we’re on a fact-finding mission, it’s easy to veer into topics that can make people uncomfortable or come off as offensive. “There are a multitude of questions that are seemingly polite yet are actually quite gauche,” says Jodi RR Smith , founder of Mannersmith Etiquette Consulting ....

8 Simple Morning Habits to Boost Your Weight-Loss Journey iStock What are the key tenets of losing weight? Exercising, eating well, and perhaps operating in a calorie deficit are probably the big three that come to mind. And while this is true, the number you see on the scale could be affected by what time of day you’re engaging in these and other healthy choices. Dietitians and doctors say a handful of easy morning habits can boost your weight-loss journey in a big way....

Angelina Jolie Shares How Split From Brad Pitt Led to Facial Paralysis Denis Makarenko / Shutterstock Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s divorce was announced in 2016, but matters of their split weren’t put to rest with just a statement. Not only had they been one of the most famous couples in Hollywood for a decade, but the breakup also involved allegations that Pitt had physically abused Jolie and their son, Maddox Jolie-Pitt , when the family were on a flight just days earlier....

Brooke Shields Says She’s “Amazed She Survived” Child Stardom in New Documentary <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/03/brooke-main-e1679499712688.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=“Brooke Shields at the premiere of “Spirited” in 2022 - 1”> Ron Adar / Shutterstock Putting children to work in the media is a complicated concept on its own, but Brooke Shields’ child star career is particularly controversial. The star became a model and actor at an early age and was consequently sexualized before she was old enough to fully understand what was happening....

Clark Gable Was “Handsome But Dumb,” Fellow Old Hollywood Star Said Bettmann / Getty Images During his nearly 40-year career in Hollywood, Clark Gable was one of the industry’s most popular leading men. He appeared in movies including It Happened One Night , Mutiny on the Bounty , and Gone with the Wind— all three of which landed him Academy Award nominations for Best Actor. (He won the award for It Happened One Night ....

Considering Doing Dry January? Here’s How to Increase Your Chance of Success ikrolevetc / Shutterstock Depending where you live, January may be snowy, rainy, or balmy. But “Dry January” has nothing to do with the weather. Rather, it’s a challenge started by Alcohol Change UK in 2013 that recognizes the many health hazards of drinking alcohol and presents an opportunity for people to quit drinking for a month . “There are many reasons why it can be beneficial to reduce or eliminate alcohol consumption,” advises Taylor Remington , founder and CEO of the Impact Recovery Center ....

Costco Slammed by Shoppers for “Awful” Self-Checkout Shutterstock Costco allows consumers to stretch their dollar in many different ways. Not only can you save money by buying in bulk , but the wholesale chain can also help save you from the headache of having to go grocery shopping every single week. But these perks may not be enough to keep everyone happy—especially given the difficulties the retailer is reportedly facing in its stores....

CVS Accused of “Intentionally Lying” to Customers About Their Prescriptions Ceri Breeze / Shutterstock CVS is one of the largest drugstore chains in the U.S., with many of us relying on our local store for everyday necessities and, of course, medication. CVS makes it fairly simple to keep tabs on your prescriptions through the CVS mobile app, providing updates when your meds are ordered, filled, and ready for pickup. But while the drugstore chain is transparent about this process, a group of lawmakers are now alleging that CVS is “intentionally lying” to customers about their prescriptions....

CVS Is Closing Dozens of Pharmacies, Starting Next Month Shutterstock For many of us, the ease of being able to pick up prescriptions while also checking off our grocery list at stores like Target with a built-in CVS Pharmacy doesn’t go unnoticed. The partnership between Target and CVS has saved countless shoppers from having to make multiple errand stops, ever since CVS Health Corp.’s acquisition in 2015, per The Wall Street Journal ....

Dakota Johnson Comes Clean About Reported Feud With “Fifty Shades” Co-Star <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/06/dornan-johnson-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=“Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson at the premiere of “Fifty Shades Darker” in 2017 - 1”> Jaguar PS / Shutterstock Before the first Fifty Shades of Grey movie even came out, the film was making headlines thanks to a supposed feud between its two stars. Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan are the leads of the romance trilogy, about an unlikely couple who forge an unconventional relationship....

Dermatologist Says These Are the 6 Best Vitamin C Serums You Can Buy at Walmart and Target Shutterstock Incorporating a vitamin C serum into your daily skincare routine can be an expensive investment, but it doesn’t have to be . As dermatologist Daniel Sugai , MD, discussed in a viral TikTok video, you can find affordable vitamin C serums from reputable beauty brands at Walmart and Target. But first, you may be asking, “Why do I need a vitamin C serum in the first place?...

Doctors Back This Non-Invasive Colon Cancer Test Over At-Home Kits iStock The upward trend of colon cancer cases in the U.S. is astronomically high—so much so that in 2021, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) updated its recommended age for colorectal cancer screening from age 50 to 45. In most cases, a doctor will perform a colonoscopy to check for polyps and signs of cancer. Alternatively, you might request a less invasive option, such as an at-home stool test....

Doctors Say Dangerous Nasal Spray Trending on TikTok Can Cause Brain Swelling Shutterstock They call it the “ Barbie Drug” thanks to its pink packaging and promises of delivering a golden, sunkissed tan . But Melanotan II is a trending beauty product that could actually be deadly—and it has health experts around the world issuing warnings urging people to avoid it. The synthetic, lab-made tanning agent, which mimics the effects of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH), a naturally occurring hormone that increases the skin’s melanin production, has been making the rounds on TikTok in sneaky ways....

Doctors Say Eating More of This Fruit Can Reduce Your Depression Risk by 20% iStock Citrus fruits are in peak season during the winter, a time when many of us suffer from seasonal depression or plain old cabin fever—and according to new research, that timing may be more advantageous than we realize. Doctors and scientists say that eating an orange a day could lower your risk of depression by 20 percent, attributing the positive effect to the gut-brain connection....

Doctors Say These 11 Common Bedtime Habits Could Be Triggering Nightmares Shutterstock We can all agree that nightmares aren’t pleasant. They disrupt our sleep, leave us feeling off in the morning, and, in the case of night terrors, can even impact our mental health. Even scarier, researchers recently found evidence that adults who have nightmares every week are almost three times more likely to die before age 75 than those who rarely have bad dreams....

Doctors Warn These 3 Medications Can Cause Complications During a Heat Wave iStock We’re only four days into summer, and it’s already a scorcher. The National Weather Service issued a warning that “extreme heat” will last through most of this week, stretching “from the Lower Mississippi Valley and Midwest to the East Coast, affecting nearly 160 million people.” And it’s unlikely this will be the last heat wave of the season....

Dollar General Will Let Shoppers Do This at 19,000 Stores Through Dec. 31 Shutterstock Dollar General has become an increasingly popular shopping destination as prices surge with inflation—and as it turns out, you can actually cross off a good chunk of your list while browsing the dollar store chain. The aisles have everything from groceries to toys to paper products, with options continuing to expand. In August, the discount chain announced plans to introduce fresh produce at 3,000 stores, upping the number from 1,300, and Dollar General recently tripled the numbers of its Popshelf stores ....

Dollar Tree Is Making These Major Changes in 2023, Executives Announce Billy F Blume Jr / Shutterstock With inflation continuing to rear its ugly head, more and more Americans are turning to dollar stores to keep them on budget —and chains like Dollar Tree are certainly reaping the benefits. For the last quarter ending Jan. 28, Dollar Tree exceeded Wall Street’s expectations , according to The Wall Street Journal , thanks in large part to an influx of higher-income shoppers also looking to conserve cash....

Photo: iStock; Design: Canva Walmart Makeup wipes are known to cause irritation and redness, especially for those with rosacea, eczema, and sensitive skin. These side effects can be heightened if the wipes contain fragrance or parabens. For these reasons, many opt for micellar water instead. The Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Jelly Water, which retails for $13 at Walmart, gently cleanses the face of sweat, oils, dirt, and makeup. Even better, its formula is dermatologist-approved and it’s safe for acne-prone skin....