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Fashion Icon Iris Apfel Shared These Longevity Secrets Before Her Death at 102 Ron Adar / Shutterstock New York socialite and fashion icon Iris Apfel passed away on March 1 at the age of 102, a rep for her estate confirmed to The New York Times . Many will remember Apfel for her colorful clothes, chunky, dramatic jewelry, and of course, her oversized, bold spectacles. But the self-proclaimed “geriatric starlet” was much more than meets the eye....

Folate Deficiency: 5 Signs You’re Not Getting Enough Vitamin B9 NatchaS / Shutterstock B vitamins serve a range of important functions in the body: They help you form new blood cells and maintain cellular health, promote metabolism (the conversion of food into energy), and contribute to your heart and brain health . In particular, folate—also known as vitamin B9—works with vitamin B12 to make red blood cells and to utilize iron in the body....

Former Child Star Corey Feldman Sued His Parents for Stealing His Earnings Vinnie Zuffante/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Former teen heartthrob Corey Feldman has claimed that, by the time he was 15, he had already endured neglect and abuse from his parents, molestation at the hands of an older actor, and a growing drug problem. He had also earned more than a million dollars through his acting career—which he would soon discover his parents had squandered....

Getting Sick From COVID Can “Significantly” Raise Your Heart Attack and Stroke Risk, New Study Says iStock It’s estimated that more than 3.5 million Americans were hospitalized for COVID-19 between May 2020 and April 2021, per a study by the National Center for Biotechnology Information . Since then, research studies have identified more than 200 symptoms associated with the highly contagious virus, especially as it pertains to Long COVID, including brain fog, extreme tiredness, and difficulty breathing....

Grocery Chains, Including Safeway and Stop & Shop, Are Closing Stores, Starting April 16 The Image Party / Shutterstock Grocery stores across the country have been axing locations—and no one is totally immune. Both mom-and-pop operations and grocery giants like Walmart and Kroger have been forced to close stores, with many singling out these shuttered locations as underperforming. The latest batch of closures again includes larger chains, like Safeway and Stop & Shop, as well as beloved locally-owned food stores....

Have You Heard of These 10 Uncommon Fruits? How They Can Help—or Harm—Your Health Shutterstock Fruit is a key component of a healthy diet, offering vitamins, minerals, and often that little touch of sweetness we crave. While you can easily find standard strawberries, apples, oranges, bananas, and more at the grocery store, there are some uncommon fruits you can’t find at your local Walmart or Kroger. Data recently compiled by experts at Med Genius identified the 10 most-Googled lesser-known fruits in the U....

He Played Steve on “Married…with Children.” See David Garrison Now at 69. Married… with Children/YouTube For the first four seasons of Married… with Children , David Garrison famously played Al Bundy’s friend and neighbor Steve Rhoades. But he left the show in 1990 , not because there was any trouble on set or behind the scenes drama, but because he wanted to return to doing theater work. Before Garrison joined the Married…with Children cast, he starred in another show called It’s Your Move as with Jason Bateman and was already a distinguished, Tony-nominated stage actor....

How ’70s Supermodel Beverly Johnson Got Sober After Using Cocaine to Stay Thin Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock In the ’70s, Beverly Johnson was one of the biggest supermodels in the world, and this year, she celebrates the 50th anniversary of becoming the first Black model to appear on the cover of American Vogue . In a new interview with Page Six , the 71-year-old looked back on her early days in the fashion industry, including the lengths she and her fellow models went to in order to get and remain thin....

How Bill Murray’s Altercation on “Groundhog Day” Caused a 20-Year Feud With Director Columbia Pictures The comedic partnership between Bill Murray and writer, director, and actor Harold Ramis brought forward a string of hit comedies across the late ’70s and ’80s, including Caddyshack and Ghostbusters . But despite their success, audiences never again saw them together after 1993’s Groundhog Day , an existential comedy about a grumpy weatherman (Murray) reliving the same day over and over again....

How to Be More Confident, According to Experts Shutterstock RELATED: 31 Expert-Backed Ways to Easily and Instantly Boost Your Self-Esteem . How Does Being Confident Benefit You? Shutterstock You’ve probably heard time and again that self-confidence is the key to success. But how does being confident benefit you? Confident people excel in a number of different professional and personal contexts. At Work Shutterstock Confidence can make all the difference in a workplace....

How to Make Grays Blend Into Your Hair, Stylists Say Shutterstock Those early streaks of gray always seem to come as a surprise. While they don’t mean you have to dye your hair regularly or decide to go fully silver, they can stick out like a sore thumb against a head of fully pigmented strands. Fortunately, with the right hair care routine, you can make them blend in with the rest of your locks....

I Quit Coffee for 30 Days and Experienced 4 Surprising Health Benefits Photo by Drew Coffman on Unsplash Coffee is a beloved staple in households worldwide, often the first beverage people reach for in the morning. For some, its rich taste and comforting aroma are grounding, while others rely on its caffeine boost to kickstart their day. According to a Drive Research report, 73% of Americans drink coffee daily, and for many, a morning without it feels incomplete....

I Shop at Dollar Tree Every Day, and These Are the 7 New Beauty Products I’m Excited to Try Shutterstock Aside from its rock-bottom prices, what sets Dollar Tree apart from other retailers is how frequently it changes its inventory and how this varies from store to store. That’s why there’s a whole world on TikTok of shopping influencers who travel to different Dollar Tree locations daily to share the latest and greatest finds....

I’m a Dog Walker and Would Never Own These 5 Breeds alexei_tm / Shutterstock One of the best parts of having a dog is taking them on a nice stroll in the morning before a busy day, or to soak up some sun over the weekend. But to do so, your pup has to be willing to let you take the lead, and if they tend to pull, are more reactive, or just don’t know their own strength, the experience isn’t always a pleasant one....

I’m an Accountant and Here’s Why I’d Never File My Taxes Online Shutterstock Believe it or not, we’re close to two months out from Tax Day , so if you haven’t started digging out last year’s filing or organizing your W-2s, you might want to get started. When it does come time to actually submit our returns, most of us opt to do so electronically—whether on our own or through a certified public accountant (CPA)—saving us the hassle of printing everything and mailing it to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)....

I’m Sorry Quotes: 125 Ways to Apologize pathdoc/Shutterstock Sometimes, the hardest thing about saying “I’m sorry” is finding the right words to do so. After all, apologies are nuanced, and different situations demand different scripts. In his book, On Apology , Aaron Lazare, MD, explains that saying “I’m sorry” also involves reaffirming and resetting the values held by both parties. Specifically recapping your offense and outlining how you plan to remedy the situation are important details to include....

If You Live Here, Watch Out for Escaped Snakes and Other Reptiles iStock / dwi septiyana Despite their unfortunate reputations, snakes can make great pets for many people who might not otherwise have time in their schedule for a dog or a cat. Most species just require setting up a habitat and sticking to a relatively spaced-out feeding schedule, making them surprisingly low-maintenance members of the family . Unfortunately, however, there are some cases where these domesticated pets somehow find their way into nature....

If You Live in These States, Prepare to See More Tarantulas Shutterstock/Milan Zygmunt For many arachnophobes, the mere thought of a daddy long legs dropping down from the ceiling is enough to break them out in a cold sweat. And for those who find the idea of encountering even a small spider bone-chilling, the thought of getting up close and personal with a tarantula is enough to send them running for the hills....

If You Shop at Macy’s, Get Ready for This “Ideal” Upgrade, Starting Oct. 1 JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock Even before the COVID-19 pandemic introduced a new series of challenges for retailers, department stores were on the decline. Consumer habits changed thanks to the introduction of online shopping and social media, which limited the need to browse in-store. Even a brand as iconic as Macy’s, which has been in business for 164 years, hasn’t been immune to the effects of the evolving modern shopper....

If You Use Instacart, Prepare for This “Big” Change to Your Orders nikkimeel / Shutterstock Having your groceries delivered is one of modern life’s great conveniences, especially if it’s raining or you just don’t feel like walking into a crowded store. Instacart has become a household name when it comes to these deliveries, having partnered with big-name and regional stores like Kroger , Publix, Albertsons, Costco, and Walmart. Through the Instacart app or website, you can easily check off items you’d normally buy in-store, and before you know it, they’re being dropped off at your front door....