Never Do This If You See a Bear, Experts Say iStock Spending time in the great outdoors has almost limitless perks. Whether you’re taking a days-long hike through a National Park or just getting in a quick afternoon stroll , it’s the perfect way to step away from the distractions of everyday life and reconnect with nature. It can also mean enjoying breathtaking scenery or even potentially spotting some wildlife ....
New Drug Can Reduce COVID Risk By 67%, Research Shows—If You Take It at This Time iStock As any doctor or scientist will tell you, vaccinations are our best line of defense against COVID-19 . However, the vaccines are not foolproof, and certain people may be unable to take them. Medicines like Paxlovid exist to treat COVID in high-risk people by preventing the virus from multiplying if taken at the onset of an infection....
New Hampshire Just Recorded the Coldest-Ever U.S. Temperature—Could You Survive It? iStock / cmannphoto READ THIS NEXT: The Next Total Solar Eclipse Will Be the Last Until 2044, NASA Says . iStock Even as an area that is accustomed to freezing winter weather, the Northeast prepared itself for frigid temperatures last week as a major polar vortex hit the region early on the morning of Feb. 3. The approaching extreme conditions led the National Weather Service (NWS) to issue wind chill warnings affecting more than 15 million people, while state officials urged people to stay indoors until the following day, CNN reported....
Oldest Horse Racing Track in US is Closing Soon Shutterstock The oldest horse racing track in the United States is closing down in December after 170 years. Freehold Raceway in Freehold, New Jersey, will have its final race on December 28. “This was an extremely difficult decision, especially given the historical importance of Freehold Raceway to the local community and the New Jersey horse racing industry,” General Manager Howard Bruno said in a statement ....
Olivia Newton-John’s Daughter Shared This Heartbreaking Update After Her Mother’s Death Scott Barbour/Getty Images Having battled breast cancer since 1992, the beloved Australian actor and musician Dame Olivia Newton-John sadly passed away in August. The news of her death at the age of 73 was met with an immediate outpouring of grief from the public, who regarded the Grease star as an icon of her time. Newton-John’s daughter, Chloe Lattanzi , with whom she shared a close relationship, posted an emotional tribute the following day: “ You are my lighthouse mama ....
Ozempic Patient Reveals “Repulsive” New Side Effect myskin / Shutterstock Prescribed off-label for weight loss, type 2 diabetes drug Ozempic has been lauded for its effectiveness in helping people shed pounds . But while it can help you achieve that “goal” number on the scale, taking Ozempic doesn’t come without its risks. Like other drugs, it has known side effects, some of which patients have described as being painful and even debilitating ....
Receipts From Stores Like Kroger and Home Depot Contain “Toxic Chemicals,” Report Says Sunshine Studio / Shutterstock Receipts are something we tend to collect, whether intentionally or not. Many of us save receipts for tax purposes or to keep track of spending, but it’s just as likely that we absentmindedly stuff them at the bottom of a purse or a jacket pocket. Either way, they can pile up fast—and that could come with surprising health consequences....
Record-Shattering Hot Summer Predicted for These Parts of the U.S. Marc Bruxelle / Shutterstock Many people celebrate summer as the greatest season: June, July, and August bring with them beach days, barbecues, time off from school, and, of course, warm weather . But even if you enjoy getting outside and basking in the sunshine, there are days when it’s simply too hot to do much of anything. And unfortunately for those of us who prefer slightly more temperate weather, experts are predicting an exceptionally hot summer this year, with the potential to become the hottest on record....
Richard Gere Said He Married Cindy Crawford After She Gave Him an Ultimatum Oscars/YouTube While only a select few of them are still together, you probably remember the hottest celebrity couples of the 1990s . There was Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder , Brad Pitt and Gwyneth Paltrow , and of course Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise , just to name a handful. And among that group of hot stars in high-profile relationships were leading man Richard Gere and world-famous supermodel Cindy Crawford ....
Ryan Seacrest Sends “Wheel of Fortune” Numbers Soaring—But Not All Fans Are Happy With the Show <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/06/2669502513_6883_featured.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=“Ryan Seacrest Sends “Wheel of Fortune” Numbers Soaring—But Not All Fans Are Happy With the Show - 1”> ABC It appears retired Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak has successfully found his next protégée in Ryan Seacrest . In June 2023, Sajak announced his 40-year tenure as the game show’s emcee would be coming to an end ....
Sam’s Club Is Opening 30+ New Stores and Making Major Changes, CEO Says Shutterstock Shoppers are looking for more ways to pinch pennies these days as sky-high prices refuse to come down in stores across the U.S. And thanks to the opportunity for bulk buying , Sam’s Club is one of the best known options for saving money. But if you don’t have a Sam’s Club near you, don’t worry. The warehouse retailer just announced new plans for a major expansion, which could bring one of its clubs to your neck of the woods....
Scientists Discover the #1 Diet Secret That’s “Crucial for Improving Heart Health” <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/06/2672250438_6798_featured.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=“Scientists Discover the #1 Diet Secret That’s “Crucial for Improving Heart Health” - 1”> iStock There is no one-size-fits-all approach to dieting (although that would make things so much easier). Likewise, different diets lead to different results. For instance, intermittent fasting has been scientifically linked to weight loss and reduced inflammatory activity . And previous studies have touted low-fat and low-carb diets for lowering “bad” cholesterol ....
Scientists Discover What Could be the Key to Slowing Down Aging Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash What if the secret to slowing down aging was hiding in our brains? A groundbreaking study by researchers at the Allen Institute for Brain Science in Seattle, published in Nature in January 2025, may have uncovered some exciting clues. Using cutting-edge technology, the team analyzed over 1.2 million brain cells from young and aged mice to understand how they change with time....
Sears Is Out of Bankruptcy, but “The End” Is Coming, Expert Says—Here’s Why Shutterstock If you’re looking for an example of how the retail world can be challenging for businesses of any size to stay afloat , look no further than Sears. The iconic retailer has gone from a shopping mall hub to a standing empty relic as the company’s once- ubiquitous presence continues to shrink. Despite some big changes and financial maneuvering, store locations continue to dwindle....
See Stifler From “American Pie” Now at 45 <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/07/stifler-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=“Seann William Scott in “American Pie” - 1”> Universal Pictures In the late 1990s and early 2000s, raunchy comedies were all the rage, and Seann William Scott was one of the most popular actors in the genre. Scott starred in American Pie —and its three sequels—as Steve Stifler, a high school jock who causes plenty of problems for the main characters before becoming part of the friend group himself....
See the Members of Black Sabbath Now, All in Their 70s Chris Walter/WireImage via Getty Images Formed in 1968, Black Sabbath was one of the first heavy metal bands and went on to become one of the biggest. The band continued in its original lineup for 11 years and then went through a series of personnel changes and reunions as original members left and returned. While you’re probably familiar with what one member has been up to in recent years— Ozzy Osbourne did have a popular reality show—you may not be caught up with all the members of Black Sabbath today....
See Westley and Buttercup From “The Princess Bride” Now, at 59 and 56 Lionsgate Films/YouTube A near-perfect adventure movie (plus a few “kissing parts”), the fantastical 1987 film The Princess Bride is one of the most beloved movies of the decade. It’s a perennial favorite among children, their parents, and anyone looking for a story filled with comedy, drama, revenge, poisoning, murder, magic, and, yes, romance. The love between the young Princess Buttercup (the 20th most beautiful woman in the world) and the stable-boy-turned-dread-pirate Westley wouldn’t have hit nearly so hard if the filmmakers hadn’t cast the right actors in the roles....
Severe Weather Is Flooding Cruise Ships and Forcing Guests to Stay in Their Rooms © Todd Duvio / X A relaxing, sun-drenched cruise may sound like the perfect winter getaway . There are so many cruise lines to choose from—and each journey comes with its own bountiful list of onboard amenities and port activities. Of course, any idyllic cruise can quickly turn into a nightmare in the presence of a severe weather storm....
She Played Al on “Step by Step.” See Christine Lakin Now at 43. Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution Christine Lakin had already played characters on television and done commercials before the landing the role of the feisty Alicia “Al” Lambert on Step by Step —the role most fans who grew up in the 1990s will recognize her for. Al was Frank’s ( Patrick Duffy ) only biological daughter on the sitcom about a big, blended family, and the tomboy was known for stirring the pot with her brothers, sisters, and stepmom, Carol ( Suzanne Somers )....
She Played Cally Harper Ewing on “Dallas.” See Cathy Podewell Now at 58. PA Images via Getty Images Cathy Podewell had roles before and after the soap opera, but she’s still most associated with the character of Cally Harper, a young waitress who ends up marrying J.R. Ewing ( Larry Hagman ) on Dallas . She was in the main cast of the popular series from 1988 to 1991, as Cally endured some wild storylines, including lying about being pregnant after a one-night stand with J....
