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85 Adorable Grandma Names for Your Family Matriarch ShineTerra/Shutterstock Goldie Hawn’s oldest grandson is now 19 years old, and he’s been calling her “ Glam-Ma ” ever since he can remember. Judi Dench regularly appears on TikTok alongside her grandson, who endearingly calls her “ Ma .” Apparently, Kris Jenner insists on being called “Lovely” by her grandkids, and Sharon Osbourne is “Shazza” to hers. If it hasn’t already been made clear, grandma names are evolving fast and often deviating from the traditional....

85 Hysterical “Anti-Jokes” We Can’t Stop Reading DavideAngelini/Shutterstock There are jokes, and then there are anti-jokes. What in the world is the latter? Think of it this way: All comedy is built on surprise. It’s setting up an expectation and then deviating from it. You may not realize it, but most jokes follow these rules rules; the setup and punchline are satisfying because they follow a predictable formula. Anti-jokes turn that formula on its ear....

9 Best Bodyweight Exercises You Can Do Anywhere, Fitness Experts Say Shutterstock As any fitness expert will tell you, the best workout routine is the one you’ll actually stick to. That’s because even the most minor hurdles can get in the way of our best intentions to exercise. For instance, having a 15-minute commute to the gym or spending a couple of nights in a hotel could very well be the sticking point that stops you from breaking a sweat if you’re not completely committed....

9 Best Exfoliators for Sensitive Skin You Should Switch to Now Zigres / Shutterstock While exfoliation is a pivotal part of any complete skincare routine , it can be more intimidating for those of us with sensitive skin. Fears about potential irritation may leave you hesitant when trying out different products, especially if you’ve had a bad reaction in the past. However, dermatologists say that certain exfoliators are the best for sensitive skin, meaning you won’t have to skip this step anymore....

9 Pro Tips to Track Your Lost Luggage With AirTags iStock If you’re flying this summer or heading into the busy fall travel season, one essential you won’t want to forget is a luggage tracker. In fact, travel pros say Apple AirTags have become the ultimate hack for avoiding travel disasters and lost baggage, especially as airlines continue to deal with staffing shortages, delays, and increased lost items reports. Whether you’re a frequent flyer or planning your first big trip in years, here are the top expert-recommended tips for using AirTags to track your luggage, speed up recovery, and travel with confidence....

9 Workout Clothes You Need as You Get Older Dean Drobot / Shutterstock It’s just a fact of life that as we get older, certain things become more challenging. For many of us, that feels especially true when it comes to working out, which can be tougher with aging muscles and joints . Because of this, we want to be as comfortable as possible when exercising, and that starts with the workout clothes we wear....

94 Shower Thoughts So Weird, Your Mind Might Break Shutterstock / Krakenimages.com Ever zoned out in the shower, only to be resuscitated by an exceedingly random thought ? You’re not alone. These miniature epiphanies are also known as shower thoughts , and they happen more often than you would think. So often, in fact, that they even attracted the interest of a few academics over at the University of Virginia....

Alan Rickman’s Diaries Reveal What He Really Thought of His “Harry Potter” Co-Stars <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/09/hp-main-e1664205269223.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=“Alan Rickman, Tom Felton, Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Matthew Lewis at the premiere of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 2” in 2011 - 1”> Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images For 10 years, Alan Rickman starred in the Harry Potter film franchise as Hogwarts professor Severus Snape. During that time—and for much of his life—the late actor kept diaries in which he would jot down memories from his day....

Aldi Shoppers Are Loving This $7.99 Holiday Stocking Stuffer Shutterstock Shopping at Aldi is like going on a treasure hunt—you go in to buy a specific thing on your list and find yourself walking out with items too appealing to pass up. Aldi shoppers love sharing their magical finds, especially when it comes to holiday shopping and finding the perfect little stocking stuffers. Here’s one special item that is not only adorable, it is an absolute bargain and will delight whoever receives it....

American Will No Longer Fly to These 3 Cities Thanks to a “Pilot Shortage” Shutterstock / Tupungato It’s not uncommon for airlines to regularly reassess their schedules and make changes. Often, carriers will bump up the number of departures due to a destination’s seasonal popularity or scale back the number of flights somewhere due to increased competition. But in some cases, airlines will go so far as to pull their operations out of a destination and completely stop offering service there....

An Easy Daily Walk Could Add 6 Years to Your Life—If You Do It for This Long iStock It’s no secret that getting in your daily steps can be one of the most effective ways to stay fit and healthy as we age. The low-impact exercise can be much easier to maintain on a daily basis than more strenuous workouts. But don’t underestimate this simple physical activity, as scientists say taking an easy walk once a day could add as much as six years to your life ....

Andrew Garfield Had “Trippy Experiences” During Months of Fasting & Celibacy DFree / Shutterstock Actors sometimes go to extremes for their roles, whether that’s altering their appearance , losing or gaining weight, learning a difficult new skill, or embodying their character’s life in some other way. For some performers, getting into their part in this way is necessary because they study method acting. Method acting involves an actor inhabiting their character and that character’s inner self, so that their performance is more realistic....

Apple Will “Aggressively” Price Your Next iPhone, Leaked Report Reveals Shutterstock As one of the biggest names in the tech world, Apple has an endlessly loyal following. These are the customers willing to line up for just about any new product that Apple is dropping—even if it’s just an upgrade of something they already have. But if you’re planning to buy the next iPhone, whether right away or a little down the line, you should be aware that it’s not going to come cheap....

Atmospheric River May “Trigger Flooding and Mudslides” This Week Shutterstock Folks in the Pacific Northwest should stock up on groceries and essentials, and plan to spend the next few days hunkered down at home, as a series of atmospheric river events is expected to bring “a deluge of moisture” to the region, warned AccuWeather in a new report . Meteorologists say there is a serious threat of “blustery” weather conditions, including flooding, mudslides, and mountain snowfall....

Ava Gardner Thought She’d Killed Boyfriend Howard Hughes During a Violent Argument Archive Photos/Getty Images During the Golden Age of Hollywood, what went on behind the scenes and in the private lives of its biggest stars was often more dramatic than what happened on the screen. Ava Gardner , for instance, was considered a siren of the screen, having risen to fame in 1946’s The Killers as femme fatale Kitty Collins....

Beloved Home Stores Including HomeGoods Are Closing Locations, Starting Friday iStock While some of us use our New Year’s resolutions for self-improvement, others are more focused on what’s around us—and what better excuse than the new year to give your home a makeover ? The colder weather and influx of retail gift cards over the holidays make it the perfect time to head to our favorite home stores and stock up on new décor and furniture....

Bored of Walking on the Treadmill? These 9 Easy Tricks Will Make Your Workout Fly By iStock Under the worst of circumstances, your treadmill workout can be both absolutely exhausting and unbearably boring, setting you up for a daily struggle. But don’t abandon your exercise routine just yet—the benefits are too big to pass up. By getting a minimum of 150 minutes of aerobic exercise each week, you’ll more effectively manage your weight and lower your risk of a range of chronic health conditions, including Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer—meaning you could find yourself living a longer, healthier life....

Breakthrough Obesity Pill Tricks Fat Cells Into Burning Calories Shutterstock There have been significant advances in weight loss medications over the past few years, revolutionizing treatment for patients struggling to shed pounds. Injectable GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have taken much of the limelight, despite some of their potential side effects, availability issues, and high cost. But it might not be long before a new option becomes available for anyone on a weight loss journey, thanks to a breakthrough obesity pill that scientists say works in an entirely different way....

Brooke Shields Says She Felt “Forced” Into Falling for Her “Blue Lagoon” Co-Star at 14 <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/12/blue-lagoon-main-e1671730610882.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=“Brooke Shields and Christopher Atkins in “The Blue Lagoon” - 1”> Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer In 1980, at just 14 years old, Brooke Shields starred in The Blue Lagoon , the controversial movie about two cousins who end up stranded on an island after a shipwreck around the turn of the 20th century. Living outside of society, they grow up together and end up falling in love and having a child....

Can You Guess These Major Cities Based on the Airport Code? Shutterstock Book a flight into any airport in America today, and you’ll see a three-letter code. Designated by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), these codes allow pilots, air traffic controllers, and other aviation experts to fire off three quick syllables instead of using an airport’s entire name. After all, between BOS and General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport, which one more clearly says, “Ground control, we’re flying into Boston?...