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29 Things to Do in Nashville for Kids and Adults Shutterstock / f11photo Did you know that Nashville contains an antique shop dedicated entirely to dead people’s things? Or that it was awarded for having the best restrooms in the country — twice ? Indeed, the city holds many accolades to admire, but none hold a candle to its most celebrated legacy. Nicknamed “The Music City,” Nashville is home to a number of attractions that have helped cement its musical status, from the historic RCA Studio B to the Grand Ole Opry, and many more....

3 New Bath & Body Works Laundry Items for the Best-Smelling Clothes Image: Shutterstock; Design: Canva Bath & Body Works might be known for its delicious three-wick candles and nourishing body care products, but did you know the brand also has a laundry care line? Launched in 2023, B&BW’s fabric care collection features detergents and scent boosters “designed to transform everyday laundry into a luxurious ritual,” according to the company. Two years later, B&BW is adding a brand-new item to the fold....

30 Celebrities with Surprising College Degrees Shutterstock/Tinseltown Most of your favorite celebrities either studied acting in college or went straight from high school into a life of the arts. But, hey, not all of them. Some, like Aziz Ansari , went into academia with a completely different profession in mind, before being lured onto the stage. Others, like Natalie Portman , went to college once they were already famous, in order to pursue other interests alongside their screen careers....

30 Fashion Trends That Will Never Go Out of Style Fashion is a fickle beast. Wear the thing that was cool and trendy from one year and you’ll get laughed out of the room the next. ( Just look at boot-cut jeans. Or fedoras. Or… you get the point. ) And yet, despite the unfeeling and ever-changing nature of the fashion industry, some styles just seem to catch on—and then stay caught on....

33 Easy Ways to Give Back During the Holidays, From Charities to Good Deeds iStock While the world is full of people in need year-round, no time is that more apparent than during the holiday season. For every smiling family curled up around a warm fireplace and a massive pile of presents under the tree, there are others who have no fire, no gifts, and sometimes, even no family or home at all....

35 Road Trip Essentials to Make Every Journey Fun & Worry Free iStock / mixetto Road trips are one of the most unique and special ways to travel. Similar to taking a train , they allow you to make the journey itself a memorable part of the experience—not to mention giving you full control over your itinerary . But no matter how many stops you have planned along your way, it’s vital to be prepared for all of those long hours spent in the car....

35-Year-Old With “Terminator” Brain Tumor Only Had One Symptom :Goodboy Picture Company / iStock Just hearing the words “ brain tumor ” is enough to scare anyone. It’s even more troubling to learn that they don’t always cause symptoms —and when they do arise, it’s often not until tumors are large enough to interfere with the brain’s healthy tissue, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. However, 35-year-old John Shadock did experience one symptom that prompted him to seek medical attention....

39-Year-Old Mom Shares Surprising Stroke Symptoms: “Felt Like I Was Drunk” Tunatura / Shutterstock Having a stroke at any age is a frightening prospect, but it’s even more concerning to hear about it happening to relatively young people. According to Mass General Brigham, the number of strokes in Americans younger than 49 has been steadily increasing over the past 30 years. Young women, in particular, have a disproportionately increased risk of strokes than men....

4 Questions Your Partner May Ask If They Want a Divorce, Therapists Say lightwavemedia / Shutterstock Throughout your marriage, you likely pay close attention to the health of your union, routinely noting how much time the two of you spend together, how you communicate, and what your biggest hurdles are. These things are important to observe, yes; but some of the true indicators of your marriage’s strength may come in your daily interactions and the questions you ask each other regularly....

4 Reasons You Should Use Beauty Products With CBD If You’re Over 50 Shutterstock By now, you’ve probably heard of CBD. Depending on who you ask, the wonder ingredient, which is a chemical found in marijuana, can solve everything from anxiety to chronic pain to sleep disorders. The jury is still out on many of CBD’s claims, but scientists know one thing: it can’t get you high. CBD doesn’t contain tetrahydrocannabinol, also known as THC, the psychoactive ingredient in weed....

4 Reasons You’re Not Getting Clean When You Take a Bath, Doctors Say Dmitry Galaganov / Shutterstock Are you a bath person, or a shower person? Maybe you’re both—many of us enjoy a relaxing soak once in a while, but take showers for the sake of time and ease most days. However, if you’re a die-hard bath-lover and rely on your tub time to get you clean , you might be surprised to learn that a bath, even one filled with bubbles, is probably not doing the trick....

4 Simple Hacks to Lower Your Electric Bill This Month Shutterstock Lowering your energy bill is one of the easiest, most overlooked ways to keep more money in your pocket. And, as the winter weather sets in and we crank up the heat—cha-ching!—there’s no better time than now to tackle those monthly charges. Instead of watching your money vanish into the utility void, you can put that extra cash toward debts, everyday expenses, or even something you enjoy....

4 Tips for Wearing a Leather Jacket Over 60, According to Stylists shurkin_son / iStock As we get older, many of us become more confident in our personal style . We know what we like and what we don’t, we know what looks good on us, and we have a handful of go-to outfits we can throw on in seconds to feel like a million bucks. Still, there are certain clothing pieces that can intimidate even the most daring dresser—and leather jackets are one of them....

40 Thoughts You Never Had Before Turning 40 Shutterstock When people talk about how life changes after you reach 40, they tend to focus on the physical. They’ll warn you about the aches and pains, the way your body doesn’t cooperate quite as easily as it did during your younger days, and the horrors of discovering hair growing in all the wrong places. But people rarely talk about the changes that happen in your head....

5 Clever Ways to Make Your Yard More Private, Experts Say shironosov / iStock Nosy neighbors? Live on a busy street? Or hey, maybe you’re just a private person! Whatever the case, adding privacy to your yard is an important home renovation project for many people. In some cases, you may not be able to have a fence. Or perhaps, your fence just isn’t cutting it (they can only be so tall, after all)....

5 Dog Breeds Most Pet Owners Can’t Handle, Vet Warns Alex Zotov/Shutterstock They say dogs are man’s best friend, but even your very best friends can have some hard-to-deal-with personality quirks. The same can be said for certain types of dogs . And according to veterinary surgeon Ben Simpson-Vernon , some dogs are frequently underestimated for their difficulty. He specifically mentions five dog breeds that most pet owners can’t handle. Keep reading to hear which pooches might be a bit much—despite how cute they look....

5 New Netflix Shows Everyone Will Be Watching This February Netflix With its blustery days and freezing cold nights, February is one of the best months to settle in on the couch and dive into a new show. Fortunately, there’s plenty of new content to look forward to if you have a Netflix subscription. From a gripping thriller with A-list actors, a lighthearted comedy that Ted Lasso fans will love, and even the final episodes of a long-running fan favorite, there’s something for everyone....

5 Reasons to Add Aloe Vera to Your Skincare Routine If You’re Over 50 SOMMAI / Shutterstock If skincare ads are to be believed, getting older means gradually spending more and more money on complicated anti-aging products . Yet many experts say that you can resist that manipulative messaging, opting instead for natural, inexpensive solutions to your skincare needs. In particular, many say that aloe vera gel, extracted from the succulent aloe vera plant, can provide a range of benefits to your beauty routine—especially if you’re over the age of 50....

5 Secrets From Former Dog Walkers Lucky Business/Shutterstock Few jobs are more misunderstood than the dog walker. On paper, it sounds like a dream. You get to hang out with dogs? For money? We agree: Where’s the sign-up list?! But as modern life has become more streamlined, so too has the dog-walking industry. Big money, the internet, and a number of booming apps have radically upended what used to be a neighborhood service ....

5 Side Effects of Taking Too Much Magnesium, Doctors Say Bogdan Sonjachnyj/Shutterstock In the world of supplements, magnesium has become one of the most popular options in recent years. While it’s a vital mineral for normal bodily functions, some incorporate an extra dosage for potential benefits, including reducing blood pressure, helping with sleep , aiding with diabetes, and reducing the risk of heart disease. However, just as with anything else we put into our bodies, there’s a limit to how much we can ingest before it becomes a problem with noticeable symptoms....