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5 Best Resistance Workouts for Women Over 50, According to Experts tmcphotos / Shutterstock As we age, many of us will notice a decline in muscle, bone, and joint strength. In fact, some studies have found that muscle mass can decrease by three to eight percent per decade after the age of 30, and the rate of decline only worsens as the decades pass. This involuntary loss of muscle and bone mass can leave older adults feeling more frail, and is associated with higher incidence of chronic illness, a loss of independence, and a lower quality of life....

5 Cost-Effective Ways to Boost Your Air Conditioner’s Power iStock It’s been so brutal this summer that you’ve likely felt tempted to turn your thermostat as low as it can go. Maybe you’ve even given in to get that sweet relief of cold air. It feels great, of course—until you get your electric bill in the mail. But you don’t have to pay a premium price to fight the heat in your home....

5 Daily Walk Benefits You’ll See in 1 Month iStock Going to the gym every day or even every week may not feel like a realistic feat for many of us. But you can still help your health in other ways. Physical activity isn’t allocated to weight-lifting workouts —in fact, starting small with a daily 20-minute walk can still make quite the difference. Talking to experts, we gathered insight into some of the effects of being active in this way....

5 Expert Tips for Picking the Best, Freshest Christmas Tree iStock Christmas tree hunters may all have different criteria for what they’re looking for—size, tree type, and fullness, to name a few—but everyone can agree they want something that won’t turn into a dry matchstick before Dec. 25. Fortunately, there are a few simple things to keep in mind if you want to ensure you don’t make a massive mistake when selecting that all-important piece of holiday decor....

5 Items You Should Never Store Under Your Kitchen Sink, According to Experts iStock Maybe you prefer to put your pots in the cabinet next to your stove. Or you might think your utensils are just meant to be in the middle drawer. No matter the case, most of us have a designated space for the things in our kitchen . And when it comes to the miscellaneous items we don’t have a specific spot for, we often turn to the area under our kitchen sink....

5 Major Delta Changes Happening Now, And How They’ll Affect Travelers iStock Whether it’s finding a good deal on a flight, checking a bag , or getting through security quickly, your travel experience can often depend on which airline you choose to fly. Now, Delta has announced a series of major changes that will affect travelers. Here’s what you can expect from the airline in the coming months. RELATED: 4 Major United Airlines Changes, and How They’ll Affect Travelers ....

5 New Bath & Body Works Scents Are Secretly Popping Up on Shelves Photo: Shutterstock; Design: Canva Some people run to Bath & Body Works for the store’s signature scents, but savvy shoppers know the lotion, body spray, and candle retailer can also be an excellent source for luxury dupes. This is especially true of the store’s Everyday Luxury line, which some shoppers say essentially exists as an ode to designer fragrances....

5 Secrets BJ’s Wholesale Club Doesn’t Want You to Know Jeramey Lende / Shutterstock Whether you shop at Costco, Sam’s Club, or BJ’s Wholesale Club, you’ll know that each warehouse store has its devout shoppers. If you’re on team BJ’s (or if you want to see how it stacks up against your fave!), you’ll want to keep reading to hear retail experts spill their biggest shopping secrets. From how to save even more to the hidden benefits of your membership, these tips might change your next visit to the big-box store....

5 Signs You Have Toxic Parents, According to Therapists Fizkes / Shutterstock Nurturing, supportive, and empathetic—these are just a few traits you might think of when you picture the ideal parent . If that doesn’t sound familiar, you’re not alone—a lot of people have toxic parents. In fact, one in four adults will break off communication with a parent at some point in their lives. “A toxic parent exhibits a pattern of behavior that causes guilt, fear, and anxiety due to their inclination to put their needs above their children,” explains Jenny Flora Wells , an associate clinical social worker and holistic therapist ....

5 Things Your Kidneys Will Thank You for Doing, Doctors Say iStock Your kidneys perform several essential functions: Not only do they remove waste from the bloodstream, they also help regulate your blood pressure , make red blood cells, promote bone health, and more. According to the American Kidney Fund, “ kidney disease is growing at an alarming rate.” They say that right now, 37 million Americans are living with kidney disease, and roughly 807,000 Americans are living with kidney failure....

5 Tips for Wearing Swimsuits If You’re Over 60, According to Stylists Jacob Lund/Shutterstock Swimsuit season is here, and there’s no better feeling than finding a style you love and feel great in. However, if you’re over 60, it can seem like all the bathing suit options are made to appeal to women in their teens and 20s. But fashion and swimwear experts agree that there’s no age limit when it comes to being stylish—as long as you find something that works for you, you’ll be all set for summer....

5 U.S. Regions That Lose the Most Daylight in November iStock Most people look forward to fall, which brings a gradual return to cooler temperatures and a dazzling foliage display in its earliest days. But as the season pushes on through November, changing conditions make it much clearer that we’re marching towards winter. The drastic drop in sunlight also becomes much more pronounced, especially in certain areas where the time between sunrise and sunset shrinks relatively quickly....

5 Warnings to Shoppers From Ex-Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Employees Deutschlandreform / Shutterstock Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is a popular chain of discount closeout retailers primarily located in the Southeast, although it was founded in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The chain was started in 1982 by Mort Bernstein, Mark Butler, Harry Coverman, and Oliver “Ollie” Rosenberg, who became the company’s namesake and mascot. The chain now boasts 467 locations in 29 states and offers major price markdowns on everything from pet supplies to pantry staples....

5 Ways Snakes Are Destroying Your Backyard, According to Experts iStock / LiHotShots Even if you have modest ambitions, a lot of care goes into making your yard look and feel just right. But as with any part of nature, there’s always the possibility that animals will start to take up residence on your property—including snakes. And while these reptiles are usually a boon for gardeners and a sign of a healthy ecosystem, they can still cause some potential issues....

50 Things No Man Should Ever Say After 50 Shutterstock The First Amendment protects every person’s right to free speech, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you should say anything you want. Especially when a guy reaches 50, there’s a limit to what you should say—without careful consideration, at least. Now, hear me out. Nobody is trying to bar you from holding unpopular opinions. Nobody is trying to stop you from speaking your mind....

6 Dog Breeds Veterinarians Hate Having to Treat AnnaStills / Shutterstock Veterinarians are professionals, which doesn’t just mean they know how to treat your four-legged friends, from routine check-ups to more complicated diagnoses. It also means they are prepared for just about any kind of dog to walk through the door—but they may not always be thrilled about it. While every dog is different, and personalities vary wildly even within the same breed, there are certain dogs that vets say make office visits that much trickier....

6 Essential Travel Items If You’re Flying for the Holidays Shutterstock Traveling for the holidays is always a bit overwhelming. If you braved the crowds during the Thanksgiving travel rush, you already have one celebration down. But if you have anything lined up for Christmas or New Year’s, you’ll want to get your ducks in a row sooner rather than later. I consider myself somewhat of an expert packer thanks to my early days traveling between my parents’ homes and now living in Florida, while most of my family is still in New Jersey....

6 Popular Retail Chains That Have Closed Dozens of Locations in 2022 iStock READ THIS NEXT: This Popular Grocery Chain Is Closing Stores, Starting Tomorrow . Shutterstock We were just a week into the new year when the first massive retail closure was announced. In Jan. 2022, Bed Bath & Beyond released a list of 37 locations that it would be closing over the following two months, CNBC reported. According to the news outlet, the stores had already kicked-off liquidation sales at that point to allow for closures to be completed by the end of February....

6 Retro Fashion Trends Everyone’s Wearing Now, Stylists Say Ysbrand Cosijn / Shutterstock As they say, what goes around comes back around—and that couldn’t be more true when it comes to fashion. If you love to infuse a little nostalgia into your style, we bear good news: A number of retro trends are back “in” again, and many of them are actually super easy to incorporate into your everyday wardrobe ....

6 Supplements That Can Help You Burn Belly Fat Fast, Doctors Say Shutterstock Cardio, crunches, a calorie deficit—what it takes to lose belly fat is no big secret. But actually getting rid of that stubborn weight and keeping it off is another story. That’s because the fat that accumulates in your midsection is often visceral fat, which surrounds internal organs like the stomach, liver, and intestines, as opposed to subcutaneous fat that lies just beneath the skin....