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7 Signs It’s Time for a Trial Separation, Therapists Say PeopleImages.com - Yuri A / Shutterstock If your relationship has been on the rocks for a long time, you may begin to feel like only a drastic change— breaking up or fully recommitting—will set things right. Yet deciding whether to stay or go can be an agonizing proposition, especially when the roots of the relationship run deep. Oftentimes, even envisioning what those two possible paths might hold can feel difficult to do....

7 Subtle Signs of Alzheimer’s as New Study Shows How Changes Occur Shutterstock New research is shedding light on the way Alzheimer’s disease progresses through the brain, information that could help with treatments for the condition which affects nearly 7 million Americans. According to a study published in the journal Nature Neuroscience , a study of 3.4 million cells from 84 cadaver brains of people with and without Alzheimer’s shows there are two specific phases where Alzheimer’s causes harm to brain cells, and the specific neurons to focus on....

7 Subtle Signs You’re Eating Too Much Sugar Every Day Photo by Ivan Aleksic on Unsplash Are you accidentally taking in more sugar than you should be? Checking the nutrition labels on food and drink is crucial to avoid added sugars. “A 16 ounce bottle of one popular soft drink has 51 grams of sugar, more than you should have in one day,” internal medicine and pediatrics specialist Audrey Hiltunen , MD, tells Loyola Medicine ....

7 Things Cats Do That Only Owners Understand Shutterstock Americans really do love their animals: 66% of households have at least one pet, according to Forbes Advisor , and spent a whopping $136.8 billion on their furry, fishy, and feathery friends in 2022 alone. While 65.1 million U.S. households have a dog, 46.5 million households in the United States have at least one cat, making it the second most popular pet in the country....

8 Items You Should Never Store in Your Shed, According to Experts Shutterstock Having an outdoor shed on your property is a great way to maximize storage—but that doesn’t mean you can throw just anything in there. Sheds are an ideal place to keep things like tools, gardening equipment , bikes, and more, but there are plenty of ways that people misuse these extra storage facilities—sometimes to dangerous results. In fact, home experts say there are several items that you should never store in your shed, due to a high likelihood of damage, safety issues, and pest problems....

8 Secrets From Former USPS Employees Shutterstock When you’ve been getting and sending mail through the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) your entire life, it’s hard to imagine there’s much you don’t know about the postal system. But those who have actually worked for the USPS get an inside look at what goes on behind-the-scenes that the average consumer never will. As it turns out, there’s quite a lot you wouldn’t necessarily realize unless you’ve seen or experienced it firsthand....

8 Stars You Won’t Believe Don’t Have an Oscar Frazer Harrison/Getty Images The Academy Awards are considered one of the highest honors in film, so naturally, many of the most acclaimed actors of all time have at least one. Even when it comes to frequently nominated performers who have lost several Oscars— Meryl Streep and Leonardo DiCaprio come to mind—they have in some instances come out on top. But while many lauded performers have Oscar gold in their home, a surprising number of big-name stars do not....

8 Ways Your Makeup Is Making You Look Older, Beauty Experts Warn Motortion / iStock Back in your 20s, you may have wanted to look older, whether it was to land a big promotion or prevent potential partners from overlooking you. But save for that innocent decade, you’ve probably spent countless hours and dollars attempting to turn back the clock with flattering clothing, stylish haircuts, and specially formulated skincare products ....

80 Love Quotes for Him to Show How Much You Care Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock It never hurts to remind the special guy in your life of how much he means, but communicating that message can be tough. Sometimes, the easiest thing to do is let words do the work—whether they’re yours or someone else’s. In this article, we’ll list out the very best love quotes for him, ideal for an anniversary card or any other occasion where it is easiest to express yourself on paper....

9 Best Rewards Programs for Free Makeup Shutterstock Beauty often comes at a price, and it can be a steep one. Many of us keep costs low by opting for drugstore makeup or more affordable dupes of high-end products. But even cheaper options can add up once you’ve purchased primer, foundation, blush, bronzer, eyeshadow, mascara—the list goes on. As it turns out, you can get some of your makeup products for no cost at all....

American Is Cutting Flights to 7 Major Cities, Starting Next Year iStock / Jetlinerimages Knowing you have plenty of flight options when booking a trip is always a good feeling. Besides making it easier to work around your schedule, it can also help reduce the likelihood that a delay or cancellation will seriously derail your travel plans. But airline schedules aren’t just affected by extreme weather and staffing shortages: They’re often rearranged as carriers follow increases and decreases in demand for tickets to different places....

An Ex-Walmart Employee Just Revealed This Secret Designed to Make You Spend More Shutterstock For the past 60 years, Walmart has been centering its business model around one thing: affordability. From its “Always Low Prices” slogan of the late ’90s to its current motto, “Save Money Live Better,” the big-box retailer has long promised consumers the chance to cut costs by shopping at its stores. But like any business, Walmart is still looking to turn a profit at the end of the day—so while the company might offer thousands of products at lower prices than other retailers do, it’s still working to get you to spend more money without you even realizing it....

Andrew McCarthy Says Brat Pack “Hated the Term” and It Hurt Their Careers Columbia Pictures Andrew McCarthy is one of the most iconic actors to come of age in the ’80s, thanks in no small part to his starring turns in soon-to-be generation-defining classics including St. Elmo’s Fire , Pretty in Pink , and Less Than Zero . But he also skyrocketed to notoriety by virtue of being branded, along with his co-stars in many of those films, as one of the “Brat Pack,” an up-and-coming group of young actors ....

Angry Viewers Complain to FCC About Rihanna’s “Overtly Sexual” Super Bowl Performance NFL / YouTube The Super Bowl halftime show is always going to lead to both compliments and criticism, and this year was no different. Rihanna performed the 2023 Super Bowl halftime show , and while some viewers praised the music, the dancers, and the singer’s pregnancy reveal, others found the show to be low energy and lacking guest stars....

Baffling Sudden Bank Account Closures—BofA Shuts Out Loyal 17-Year Customer viewimage / Shutterstock The trend of bank accounts closing out of the blue is disconcerting, to say the least. Customers from several major financial institutions have come forward to allege that they were shut out of their accounts without warning, leaving them without their money or a way to access it. Bank of America customers have also come forward with allegations that the company suddenly closed their accounts, with one woman alleging she was shut out after 17 years....

Big Lots Is Closing Even More Stores This Year Robert V Schwemmer / Shutterstock With inflation continuing to rear its ugly head, many shoppers are increasingly reliant on discount stores . But even with their loyal band of bargain hunters, some stores just can’t keep up. The latest chain to face these challenges is home goods retailer Big Lots, which just announced that it’s closing more stores this year. RELATED: Big Lots’ Future Is “Very Concerning,” Experts Warn—Could It Disappear for Good?...

Brian Austin Green Says Diet Led to “Stroke-Like” Symptoms <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/10/brian-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=“Brian Austin Green at the premiere of “Last the Night” in 2022 - 1”> Amanda Edwards/Getty Images In a new interview, actor Brian Austin Green opened up about “stroke-like” symptoms he says he spent over four years recovering from. The ’90s teen idol guested on the podcast Sex, Lies, and Spray Tans , hosted by Dancing with the Stars pro Cheryl Burke ....

Can You Do a Single Pull-Up? Here’s What is Means if You Can’t Shutterstock Doing pull-ups—even a single one—is a sign of more than just arm strength . Pull-ups engage a number of muscles in the body, and are indicative of strong core strength. “A pull up is performed with an overhand grip (palms facing away from you) with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart,” says fitness educator, personal trainer and health coach Kinsey Mahaffey, MPH, via NASM ....

Can’t Sleep? These 4 Exercises Can Beat Insomnia, New Research Shows iStock Can’t sleep? Join the growing club. Nearly 30 million Americans have acute or chronic insomnia, reports the American Medical Association (AMA). The crippling condition can result in daytime fatigue, poor sleep quality, difficulty concentrating, mood changes, and more. To help manage their symptoms, patients are often prescribed a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine, but many find these to be clunky, costly, and annoying to upkeep....

Cary Grant Admitted He Was in Love With Roommate Randolph Scott, Friend Claimed Donaldson Collection/Getty Images During the years he transformed into one of Hollywood’s most dashing romantic leads, Cary Grant was living with—and possibly loving—another upcoming Hollywood star: fellow actor Randolph Scott . For years, the relationship was played off as a bromance between two highly eligible bachelors. However, in recent years, sources close to Grant have come forward to claim the two were in fact romantically involved ....