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The Zodiac Sign Most Likely to Cry in Public, According to Astrologers BGStock72 / Shutterstock Even the toughest, most stoic among us can’t help crying on certain occasions—and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that! But bursting into tears in the middle of a meeting or at a restaurant is a bit of a different story. Sure, it can be upsetting if your boss didn’t like your idea or if your friend didn’t notice your new haircut, but does it warrant a full-on meltdown?...

There’s a “Heinous” New Scam Targeting Veterans, Warns AARP Bumble Dee / Shutterstock Scams are nothing new, of course, but these ploys to rob you always seem to be picking up steam. According to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), consumers lost almost $8.8 billion to fraud in 2022, a whopping 30 percent increase from 2021. Bad actors often set their sights on older adults , who they believe have “ plenty of money in the bank ,” but anyone can be the victim of a scam, the FTC says....

These Are the Secret Disney Theme Park Policies You Need to Know About iStock If you’ve been to the happiest place on earth, you know it can get quite chaotic. In 2018 , for example, nearly 21 million people visited Walt Disney World in Florida and more than 18 million headed to Disneyland in California. To keep the crowds from creating mayhem instead of magic, the Disney parks have instituted a series of new rules , in addition to ther already lengthy code of conduct ....

These Common Meds May Be Helping COVID Spread in Your Body, Scientists Say iStock RELATED: Doctors Warn “More Transmissible” COVID Variant Is in the U.S. After a Surge in China . Anti-inflammatory drugs may help COVID and the flu spread in your body. The study, published in the journal NAR Molecular Medicine , looked at a class of drugs known as Janus kinase inhibitors, or JAKs. These medications “help block immune system signals in the body that can lead to swelling (inflammation) and pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, and psoriatic arthritis,” explains Drugs....

This Big New Rival to 7-Eleven is Expanding—Here’s Where Yesway 7-Eleven is suddenly facing new competition: Convenience store operator Yesway has expanded its presence in Texas and New Mexico with the addition of five new Allsup’s locations, capping a year of rapid growth for the Fort Worth-based company. With these new openings, Yesway now operates 440 stores across nine states, making it one of the fastest-growing convenience store chains in the U....

This Common Condition Is Killing Your Relationship Without You Knowing It Shutterstock/metamorworks We’re all aware of how physical ailments and our health can affect every aspect of our lives. But one of the most prevalent conditions in America is having an even worse effect on your relationship than you might realize, according to experts. Migraines, an invisible but very common ailment, can affect your well-being to the point that they can destroy your relationship, experts say....

This Common Sleep Habit Could Raise Heart Attack and Stroke Risk by 26%, New Study Finds Shutterstock As kids, most of us had a designated bedtime when our parents told us it was time to wind down and get some shuteye. As we get older, however, we have control over our own schedules. But while you don’t have anyone telling you to turn off the lights at 8 p.m. sharp, it may be worth it to keep yourself on a stricter schedule....

This Diet Could Be the Key to Avoiding Major Health Issues Later in Life, New Study Says iStock It’s a no-brainer that maintaining a healthy diet can reduce your risk of disease, but what, exactly, constitutes a “healthy” diet? To get more clarity on the topic, nutrition researchers analyzed 30 years’ worth of data that tracked the eating patterns of 105,000 middle-aged adults. Broadly speaking, their findings suggest that consuming more plant-based foods and fewer processed foods make up the “optimal dietary patterns for healthy aging....

This Disease Is Killing 450% More Americans Than 50 Years Ago, Shocking New Report Finds Shutterstock Earlier this year, the American Heart Association (AHA) released its annual Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Update . Perhaps the scariest takeaway was that someone in America dies from heart disease every 34 seconds . That’s 2,500 people every day, and believe it or not, it’s more than cancer and accidental deaths combined. Heart disease is an umbrella term for a range of cardiovascular conditions that include coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, congenital heart defects, cardiomyopathy, heart valve disease, heart failure, and pericardium, according to Cleveland Clinic ....

This Is Why Cats Are Terrified of Cucumbers Shutterstock There’s a perplexing phobia that seems to have run rampant in the cat community in recent years—the feline fear of cucumbers. Search YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, Vimeo, or literally any place where videos live on the internet, and you’ll be bombarded by countless instances of cats who, when confronted with cucumbers, act as though they’ve just seen a ghost. Sure, cats are easily frightened by more than a few things: loud noises, sudden movements, even their own tails....

This Major Shipping Company Is Closing 90 Locations Nationwide Sorranat Janjitsil / Shutterstock READ THIS NEXT: This Popular Retail Chain Is Closing Stores, Starting Oct. 5 . aslysun / Shutterstock We’ve all noticed an uptick in prices across the board when shopping at the grocery store, dining at restaurants, or renewing a lease. In August, The New York Times reported that prices remained high , even though we did see some relief at the gas pump....

This Popular Clothing Chain Is Closing Stores, Starting Aug. 27 iStock The past few years have created the perfect storm of instability for the retail landscape . In 2020, consumers flocked online to make their purchases amid COVID lockdowns, which severely affected in-store sales and even forced some retailers like Modell’s Sporting Goods and Lord & Taylor to shutter all their brick-and-mortar locations. Even the big names that survived like CVS and H&M have been closing stores recently as part of increased efforts to focus more on digital growth....

This Popular Walking Routine Helps People Feel Fitter in Just Two Weeks Shutterstock If you want to lose weight and feel fitter in just a few weeks, all you need is 30 minutes, a treadmill, and a determined attitude. The 12-3-30 method created by fitness influencer Lauren Giraldo is a viral walking routine designed to torch fat and build muscle in the most time-efficient way possible. Giraldo lost 30 pounds with her method, which consists of getting on a treadmill, setting the incline to 12 percent, and walking for 30 minutes at 3 miles per hour....

This Zodiac Sign Is the Biggest Hypochondriac, Astrologers Say Shutterstock Do you immediately search WebMD when you exhibit even the slightest symptoms? Are you worried a simple stuffy nose is something more sinister? There could be a reason why some people are extra dramatic when it comes to their health—and it could be their horoscope that’s sending them running to the doctor. Read on to hear from astrologers about which zodiac signs are the biggest hypochondriacs, from extra cautious to completely alarmist....

TV Host Suffers Brutal Injuries, Breaks Neck, and Shares Inspirational Lesson Shutterstock Nev Schulman , host of MTV’s Catfish , broke his neck in a bike accident, he revealed on Instagram yesterday, sharing a harrowing story that ends with an inspirational message. “I went fishing with my family on Sunday. It was incredible, my son’s idea. One of those days that just work. We found an available boat (thank you captain ben!...

USPS Carriers Keep Getting Robbed—What That Means for Your Mail iStock The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) often stresses its commitment to the safety of our mail—and that’s essential, given how many of trust the agency with things like our prescriptions or bills. But the Postal Service’s ability to protect our mail may be more difficult given a number of alarming recent incidents, as more and more USPS carriers have reported being robbed....

USPS Is Asking You to Make These Changes for Mail Deliveries, Starting Now Shutterstock The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) sends its carriers out to make mail deliveries six days a week—or even seven, depending on where you live. But delivery is not always guaranteed. The USPS will pull its workers from their routes when concerns arise, like hazardous weather conditions or dangerous roadways. And now, the agency is warning customers that their regular service could suffer if specific adjustments are not made....

USPS Is Suspending This Service, Effective Immediately iStock These days, finding your mailbox empty is more of an annoyance than cause for concern. The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has been criticized for deliveries delays across the country, as officials blame major staffing shortages that have been exacerbated by budgetary setbacks and the COVID pandemic. For some people, however, mail may never arrive: The Postal Service can choose to stop delivering to certain places for a variety of different reasons—and one area is now finding this out the hard way....

USPS Will Be Suspending Services Here Next Year Shutterstock For most of us, U.S. Postal Service (USPS) struggles mean delayed deliveries or missing mail. Some people, however, have faced more serious impediments to sending and receiving packages. The agency has closed post offices and halted delivered operations in several different parts of the country this year for a multitude of reasons, and 2023 is likely to bring about more closures, both temporary and permanent....

Walmart and Target Shoppers, Take Note: Pesticide Found in Granola and Cereal The Image Party / Shutterstock Pesticides—whether insecticides , fungicides, or herbicides—serve an important purpose. But while we want these chemicals to work hard to protect crops and keep insects away, we hope they don’t carry any potentially harmful side effects. And we certainly don’t want them showing up in our food. Unfortunately, a new study has revealed a lesser-known pesticide in a number of oat and wheat-based products, including some sold by popular supermarket giants Target and Walmart....