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How to Become a Travel Agent: Everything You Need to Know dragana991 / iStock Are you great at finding reasonably priced flights and hotel rooms? Does making itineraries and solving booking issues come naturally to you? If your answer is yes, you might want to consider becoming a travel agent. And if you’re the designated “trip-planning friend,” you’re already halfway there. You might think the the profession is outdated, but that’s not what the data shows: According to the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA), 50 percent of travelers are more likely to use a travel agent now than they were in the past....

How to Unclog a Toilet (Without a Plunger) iStock A clogged toilet is pretty low on the list of home emergencies —as long as you have a plunger handy. Without one, this annoying occurrence turns into a full-on disaster that renders your restroom useless until you make a trip to the store. Fortunately, there are ways to fix the issue without the tool. Read on to learn plumbers’ best tips for how to unclog a toilet without a plunger....

How You Argue Based on Your Zodiac Sign, According to Astrologers Boris Jovanovic / iStock Whether it’s in your personal, professional, or romantic life , arguments are going to happen. Even in the happiest, healthiest relationships, disagreements are normal. However, the way you approach conflict might vary drastically from other people. Some folks prefer to confront problems head on, while others take a more subtle approach. Understanding how to handle others is a learned skill, but knowing their zodiac sign may help....

I Worked Out in Old Navy’s New Athleticwear, and It Outperforms Lululemon and Athleta Old Navy; Shutterstock I recently took Old Navy’s new StudioSmooth line for a test run—and dare I say, the athleisure wear is comfier than any pajamas I’ve ever owned. The collection is made from buttery-soft fabric that Old Navy says is the brand’s lightest, softest, and most weightless material to date. As a frequent Old Navy shopper, I concur....

I’m a Cardiology Nurse Practitioner—Do These 5 Things Every Time You Walk for a Healthier Heart Cecilie_Arcurs/iStock Did you know that walking could be your best tool for heart health? The American Heart Association recommends 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity each week, and walking is one of the easiest and most effective ways to hit that goal. It’s simple, accessible, and powerful. Don’t underestimate it—walking at a comfortable pace, where you can still hold a conversation, offers numerous health benefits....

I’m a Dentist and These Surprising Habits Stain Your Teeth Fastest Shutterstock Your smile is one of the first things people notice when they meet you and one of the biggest factors in whether or not they find you attractive, studies show . If, like many people, you’d like your smile to be brighter, you’ll want to maintain proper hygiene by brushing, flossing, and rinsing twice a day. However, Derek Chung , DMD, a Toronto-based dentist and the founder of Paste Dental , says that there’s more to a great smile than having good hygiene habits....

I’m a Fitness Coach and Wouldn’t Recommend These Methods to Lose 10 Pounds Shutterstock The weight loss industry, worth hundreds of billions of dollars , is not only booming—it’s growing. As a result, it’s not uncommon for everyday people to feel confused by competing messages on how to actually shed those excess pounds. Just as importantly, many of us lose sight of why we want to lose weight in the first place, making it all too easy to resort to unhealthy gimmicks, rather than thoughtful, health-oriented solutions....

I’m a Longevity Expert and These 3 Hacks Can Make You Healthier at Work iStock Sure, you can make sure to cook well-balanced dinner every night and get up early to work out at the gym the next day. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t also be practicing healthy habits at the place where you spend 40 hours a week. It’s all-too-easy to fall into bad behaviors in the office, and making an active effort to fix those could have a real impact....

I’m an Expert in Fitness Over 50 — Here’s How to Lose Weight by Walking Shutterstock Let me share a little secret: managing your weight after 50 doesn’t have to be a daunting task. As a Geriatric Kinesiologist and founder of Mouvement Geriatric Physiotherapy , I’ve made it my mission to help adults over 50 navigate the challenges of weight management and overall health. This is essential for preventing and controlling chronic conditions like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes....

It’s Bee Season—Never Do These 5 Things If You See a Swarm Thomas Soellner/Shutterstock When people see bees, their first reaction is to panic—especially when they’re in a swarm. Allan Bossel , owner and operator at Michigan Bed Bug Specialists , explains that bees swarm because their populations grow, reproduce, and eventually relocate to new areas to start new hives. And thanks to the warmer weather, you might be spotting them more often....

Janet Jackson and Matthew McConaughey Had a Secret Fling “For a Minute” in the ’00s Frank Micelotta/ImageDirect via Getty Images He’s an Oscar-winning actor. She’s a Grammy-winner singer. And Hollywood was naturally the place where they crossed paths. Back in the early 2000s, Janet Jackson and Matthew McConaughey met and ended up dating… or at least going on a date. Either way, they kept their romance a secret until years later, when both of them admitted, in their own way, that they had a brief fling ....

Jennifer Lopez Slammed for Sharing Ben Affleck’s “Personal Love Letters” <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/ben-jlo-e1708011171171.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=“Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez at the premiere of “This Is Me … Now: A Love Story” in February 2024 - 1”> Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock Jennifer Lopez has a lot going on at the moment. Tomorrow, the singer and actor is releasing a new album, This Is Me … Now , along with an hour-long musical movie titled This Is Me … Now: A Love Story....

Joan Crawford Said Her Affair With Clark Gable “Lasted Longer Than Anybody Knows” MGM Old Hollywood stars Joan Crawford and Clark Gable were paired in eight films during the ’30s and ’40s, thanks—in large part—to their scorching onscreen chemistry. That chemistry sparked off-screen too, until a barely concealed affair between the two married stars nearly ended their careers. Although the romance left the public eye, after Gable’s death, Crawford admitted that the affair didn’t stop just because the rumors did....

Joanna Gaines Reveals Her 5 Best Spring Cleaning Secrets Donna Ward/Getty Images The first sign of the return of warmer weather and brighter days can often be all the motivation you need to tackle spring cleaning. But even if you’re good about regularly keeping your home nice and tidy , doing a deeper clean can still be a daunting task to undertake without the proper preparation. Fortunately, Joanna Gaines has some spring cleaning secrets that can help you get off on the right foot....

Ken Jennings Under Fire Again After “Incredibly Unfair” Ruling on “Jeopardy!” ABC Typically, there’s only one correct answer to questions on Jeopardy! Contestants get wiggle room when it comes to pronunciation and judges sometimes allow for minor deviations, but beyond that, the ruling is pretty clear. However, former champ Ken Jennings —who’s back at the hosting helm —caught some flak for a recent ruling, which fans deemed “incredibly unfair.” Read on to find out why viewers are up in arms....

Kenan Thompson Reveals Why He and Kel Mitchell Didn’t Speak for Years <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/kel-kenan-e1701787421423.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=“Kel Mitchell and Kenan Thompson at the premiere of “Good Burger 2” in November 2023 - 1”> lev radin / Shutterstock In the ’90s, Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell were known as a comedy duo. They came to fame starring together on the Nickelodeon sketch series All That beginning when they were 15 years old and teamed up for the spinoff movie Good Burger ....

Kissing This “Cheers” Star Was “Brutal,” Cast Member Said <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/06/cheers-main.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=“Jay Thomas and Rhea Perlman on “Cheers” - 1”> CBS Television Distribution When this actor insulted his co-star, he evidently couldn’t foresee the consequences he would face. In the late ’80s, actor Jay Thomas appeared on several episodes of Cheers as the love interest—and eventual husband of—Carla Tortelli, who was played by Rhea Perlman . And, according to the co-creator of the series, Thomas could have appeared on even more episodes of the popular show if he hadn’t insulted Perlman during a radio show....

Low-Calorie Sweeteners Can Hurt Your Heart, New Research Shows—Here’s What to Use Instead The Image Party / Shutterstock Low-sugar and sugar-free diets can help boost your health, but a new study suggests that replacing sugar with artificial and low-calorie sweeteners may have the opposite effect. That’s because erythritol, a sugar alcohol found in stevia and monk fruit, has been linked to an increased risk of stroke, heart attack, and mortality....

Lyme Disease Cases Are Rising in the U.S.—Why You Still Need to Worry About Ticks in the Winter Shutterstock According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the number of Lyme infections has nearly doubled since 1991 . In fact, Mayo Clinic Laboratories conducts more than 300,000 tests for tick-borne diseases annually. Growing up, you might remember tick bites being a summertime issue when temperatures are high, and shrubbery is overgrown, creating the perfect environment for these pesky insects....

Madonna May Have Banned Melanie Griffith From the “Evita” Set Over Her Crush on Antonio Banderas <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/06/antonio-melanie-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=“Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith at the premiere of “Take the Lead” in 2006 - 1”> Everett Collection / Shutterstock When Antonio Banderas and Madonna were filming the 1996 movie musical Evita , Banderas was married to Melanie Griffith . However, Madonna had a major crush on her co-star, which she had made public years prior....