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COVID JN.1 Now Accounts for 86 Percent of Cases—These Are the Symptoms PeopleImages.com - Yuri A b / Shutterstock News of spiking COVID cases and new variants is always somewhat distressing, especially during cold and flu season when it feels like everyone around us is getting sick. If you’ve been keeping up with the latest COVID trends, odds are you’ve heard of JN.1, which established itself as the dominant variant late last year....

COVID Levels Are “Very High” in 21 States Meeko Media / Shutterstock If you feel like everyone has been getting sick lately, you’re not alone. The U.S. is actually in the midst of a summer COVID surge . While we aren’t experiencing the same spike that we saw in the winter, data collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows an uptick in both test positivity and emergency room visits....

Delta, United, and American Are Slashing Flights at 3 Major Airports, as of May 15 iStock / thamerpic Making travel arrangements can already be difficult enough without having to worry about the current state of the airline industry. From concern over ensuring your family can sit together to hopefully avoiding a large-scale schedule meltdown and everything in between, getting to where you want to go without incident has become increasingly difficult....

Dermatologist Shares Her Drugstore Skincare Routine for Anti-Aging Copyright @dermatologysurgeon / TikTok “I’ll let you in on a little secret: I’m a dermatologist, but nearly all of my skincare comes from the drugstore,” said Neera Nathan , MD, MSHS, a board-certified dermatologist and skin cancer surgeon, in a recent video on TikTok , where she goes by @dermatologysurgeon. To help her followers achieve beautiful, healthy skin without spending a fortune, she took them on a trip to CVS, where she shared the anti-aging products that she uses for her morning and nighttime skincare routine....

Diet Soda Fans, Take Caution: New Study Finds Serious Heart Condition Risk tongpatong / iStock Sodas , juices, and other beverages can contain an alarming amount of sugar and calories, which is why so many of us reach for diet options. These drinks typically advertise minimal or even zero calories and sugar—making us feel like we’re going with the health-conscious choice. But, in reality, artificially sweetened drinks can be even more detrimental to your health than sugar-sweetened options—and research shows they can even spike your risk of a serious heart condition....

Disney World Is Significantly Lowering Its Ticket Prices On May 23 Konstantin Yolshin / Shutterstock Trips to the most magical place on earth are about to get less expensive—just in time for summer vacation. Disney World in Orlando, Florida is set to lower its park ticket prices, with the launch of its 4-Park Magic Ticket, on May 23. With this new addition, visitors will get the chance to experience Disney Magic for as low as $99 a day....

Doctor Reveals 3 Easy Ways to Get a Better Night’s Sleep—Without Changing Your Bedtime iStock I’m a terrible sleeper . My mind starts racing as soon as my head hits the pillow, and I lay there tossing and turning. My husband’s advice (spoken like someone who has no trouble sleeping) is just to get in bed earlier. But as my fellow insomniacs know, it’s not that simple. So, I was all ears when I heard Christian Poulos , MD, share three easy ways to get a better night’s sleep without changing your bedtime....

Doctors Share 9 Signs You Have “Healthy Poop”—And What to Do If You Don’t cunaplus / Shutterstock It may be taboo to talk about your bowel movements, but that’s precisely why many people overlook the signs and symptoms that something is awry in their gastrointestinal system . Changes in your stool can signal a wide range of underlying conditions: poor nutrition, infection, organ problems, digestive disorders, and cancer are just a few examples....

Doctors Share Top Symptom of Surging COVID FLiRT Variants goodluz / Shutterstock RELATED: New COVID Shots Recommended Amid Summer Surge—When and Where to Get Yours . Nicknamed FLiRT, this new set of COVID variants consists of three different strains: KP.1.1, KP.2, and KP.3. FLiRT is an offshoot of the omicron variant, and accounts for over 50 percent of new infections . In other words, it’s spreading fast and super contagious....

Doing This Every Morning Can Sharpen Your Memory, Experts Say Shutterstock What’s good for your heart is good for your brain: Starting your day with exercise can make a significant impact on reducing the risk of cognitive decline, experts say. “Research has shown that people who take regular exercise may be up to 20% less likely to develop dementia than those who don’t take regular exercise,” says the Alzheimer’s Society ....

Dollar Tree Just Issued This Major Warning to Shoppers QualityHD / Shutterstock When you head to Dollar Tree , it’s often just to browse, knowing that everything will be very affordable. These stores are chock-full of food products, cleaning supplies, and even glassware. And while they might not have everything on your weekly shopping list, you generally know you’ll find most of what you need browsing the aisles. But if you go to Dollar Tree with specific purchases in mind, you’ll want to be aware of a new warning that could affect your next shopping trip....

Earth Will Have Two Moons Until the End of the Year—How to See the New “Mini” Version <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/06/2669238417_5572_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=“Earth Will Have Two Moons Until the End of the Year—How to See the New “Mini” Version - 1”> Shutterstock When you turn your eyes skyward in the evening, you expect to see the moon and perhaps a nice view of the stars. What you may not expect, however, is two moons lighting up the sky....

Earthquakes Under Mount St. Helens Are Spiking—Could It Erupt Again? iStock There are about 1,340 potentially active volcanoes worldwide, excluding the ones on the ocean floor. About 170 of these are within the U.S. and its territories, and just three have shown activity since the country was founded. One of those three is Mount St. Helens, the most active volcano in the Cascade Range in Washington State, according to the U....

Eating Dark Chocolate May Slash Your Blood Pressure, New Research Reveals iStock Believe it or not, indulging in a morsel of dark chocolate every day can actually be good for you! The sweet treat contains tons of vitamins and minerals , and has been proven to boost mood, lower stroke risk, improve memory and cognition, and nourish the skin. And now, researchers say cacao could also aid those with high blood pressure....

Ex Mimi Rogers Said Tom Cruise Explored Celibacy and Considered “Becoming a Monk” Tinseltown / Shutterstock; Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock Back before he was jumping on Oprah’s couch in celebration of his relationship with Katie Holmes or starring in movies with Nicole Kidman , Tom Cruise was married to his first wife, Mimi Rogers . The two actors got married in 1987 and divorced three years later. Following the split, they both spoke out about their marriage, including Rogers making some surprising claims about Cruise’s personal life....

Experience the Florida Keys’ Most Decked-Out Summer Vacation House Ian Wilson / Kona Big Wave The band is playing reggae music in front of the pool. Under the thatched-roof cabana, people are cheers-ing and laughing at the bar. At the dock, a boat of more guests is arriving. And then there’s you, saying yes to another passed appetizer on the beach as the sun sets on the aqua-blue horizon. This scene sounds like it’s set at a big, public waterfront restaurant, but it’s actually a private backyard… and it belongs to the Florida Keys’ most decked-out vacation house of the summer....

Experts Say This Little-Known Green Tea Is a Health Superstar (And It’s Not Matcha) Shutterstock Move over, matcha —there’s a new “it girl” in town and her name is hojicha. Matcha has been around for decades, but rose to prominence in the last few years thanks to health-conscious celebs like Gwyneth Paltrow , and, of course, Starbucks. Now, you can’t walk into a coffee shop without seeing some iteration of a matcha latte or matcha lemonade on the menu....

Family Dollar and Another Discount Chain Are Closing Stores, Starting Friday iStock With the holiday shopping season just around the corner and inflation still high, it’s never been more vital for shoppers to scour for savings. As a result, many of us have turned to discount stores . But it will become harder for certain customers to do this soon, as some popular chains are closing locations in the U.S. Read on to find out where Family Dollar and another discount retailer are shuttering stores soon....

Family Dollar Is Adding 1,000 Products and Making Shopping Easier: “We Must Improve” Shutterstock Dollar stores are already known for making things a bit easier on your wallet. These discount chains are jam-packed with affordable necessities and knickknacks—and Family Dollar is no exception. While not everything is exactly a buck at these stores anymore, it’s easy to find lower prices than at your local supermarket . Now, Family Dollar—a subsidiary of Dollar Tree —is making the shopping even simpler by expanding product offerings and updating store layouts....

FDA Issues Warning About Lead in Family Dollar and Dollar Tree Cinnamon Valeri Vatel / Shutterstock Unless you’re particularly picky with your brands , dollar stores are ideal when you need to stock up on spices. While these might run you up to $5 at your local grocery store, you can get similar options for a fraction of the price, often without sacrificing taste. But according to a new alert from the U....