7 New Dolly Parton Christmas Finds Just Dropped at Dollar General Photo of Dolly Parton by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic for Getty Images | Sign photo via Shutterstock | Design via Best Life If you’re like me and can’t wait until the Dolly Parton musical opens on Broadway next year, you can get your fix now at Dollar General . Yes, that’s right, the dollar store has a new Christmas collaboration with everyone’s favorite country star....
7 Offensive Things You Shouldn’t Say on Social Media During War Times Shutterstock You should always be careful what you say on social media. However, when there is war or serious world conflict going on in the world, you need to be hypervigilant about the messages you put out there. Paul Hokemeyer, Ph.D. , author of Fragile Power: Why Having It All Is Never Enough explains that there is a term to describe the emotional trauma and physical stresses of active military conflict: “fog of war....
7 Perfume Scents That Age You, Experts Say New Africa / Shutterstock When you lean in for a hug or walk into a room, those around you may catch different notes of your perfume —and then come to associate you with those scents. Perhaps you’ve always leaned toward sweeter fragrances, or maybe you’ve gone with something a bit spicier that people now remember you by. It’s wonderful to be recognized in this way, especially when others always tell you that you smell nice or ask what you’re wearing....
70+ Amazing Life Quotes That Will Instantly Inspire You Shutterstock / vvvita In need of a quick pick-me-up? Try drawing some motivation from the powerful life quotes listed below. Seriously, no need to be shy. People seem to be getting so much out of these one-liners that tons of new online communities are popping up around them. Packed with meaning and significance, these remarks can be found scattered around social media and other areas on the web....
75 Things No Man Over 50 Should Own Shutterstock Making it to 50 can feel simultaneously like a victory and a defeat. On the one hand, you’ve been alive for half a century! You’re old enough to be filled with wisdom and life experience, but not so old that you feel like an antique. At the same time, there are days when you feel your age. Maybe not physically, but at least culturally....
8 Indoor Plants That Keep Bugs Away, According to Experts Farknot Architect / Shutterstock Bringing plants into your home can be a great way to beautify your space, enhance the quality of your air , and even promote better health and mental well-being. But experts say that more benefits abound—especially if you happen to have a problem with pests . Though some plants are known to attract insects, others can actually help keep bugs away....
8 Surprising Vitamin D Side Effects, According to Doctors Shutterstock Our bodies primarily use vitamin D to absorb calcium in order to build and maintain healthy bones . However, this crucial nutrient also regulates many other important systems and functions. “Its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and neuroprotective properties support immune health, muscle function, and brain cell activity,” Mayo Clinic points out. Chris Mohr , PhD, RD, fitness and nutrition advisor at Barbend , says that’s why there are plenty of potential benefits associated with taking vitamin D supplements, in addition to raising your levels naturally through sun exposure and vitamin D-rich foods ....
9 Bath & Body Works Fragrances Shoppers Say Smell Expensive Shutterstock Bath & Body Works has amassed a cult following, from kids and tweens up to senior citizens. The mall shop has been around for several decades, with many of us growing up on its nostalgia-inducing scents. While some are truly one-of-a-kind, the brand is also famous for duping super pricey designer and artisan perfumes and selling them for under $20....
9 Melatonin Side Effects to Watch Out For, Doctors Say Shutterstock According to the Sleep Foundation , nearly 30 percent of American adults take melatonin as a sleep aid , and 88 percent of those who do say it helps them fall asleep faster. However, like all medications and supplements, there are plenty of melatonin side effects, and it’s important to weigh these potential risks against the benefits. “People take melatonin supplements to regulate their sleep-wake cycles....
90 Inappropriate Jokes That Will Make You Both Laugh and Cringe Best Life There’s a time and a place for clean jokes , but we’ll admit that sometimes we crave the kind of humor that would be labeled “NSFW.” We won’t delve too deeply into why we all love inappropriate jokes so much, but it could be that we crave the non-family-friendly jokes that make us cringe as much as laugh....
All the Food Shortages Coming to Grocery Stores Soon, Experts Predict iStock From toilet paper to cleaning supplies, shoppers were rocked by major shortages in 2020 as a result of the pandemic and everything that came with it. But even as the COVID situation has improved, supply chain issues have continued, some with major consequences. Now, many experts are warning that we should prepare ourselves for several food shortages in the not-too-distant future....
As You Get Older, Sleeping Less Can Increase Alzheimer’s Risk, New Study Shows Shutterstock The exact cause of Alzheimer’s is unknown. However, research indicates that age, genetics, and certain lifestyle habits (like smoking and excessive drinking) can all contribute to your risk of developing the neurodegenerative disorder—as can sleep, per new findings. A 2025 study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that low levels of slow-wave sleep (SWS) and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep can weaken regions of the brain that are susceptible to Alzheimer’s, making you more vulnerable to the disease over time....
Ashton Kutcher Just Opened Up About Estrangement From Twin Brother <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/12/kutcher-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=“Michael and Ashton Kutcher at the 2013 Starkey Hearing Foundation “So the World May Hear” Awards Gala in 2013 - 1”> Adam Bettcher/Getty Images for Starkey Hearing Foundation They’re in a good place now, but Ashton Kutcher’s relationship with his twin brother, Michael Kutcher , hasn’t been all smooth sailing. The siblings shared a tight bond as kids, but as they got older and moved into different careers, they drifted apart....
Backpack Etiquette 101: Should Grown Men “Single-Strap” or “Double-Strap” It? Shutterstock Is it just me, or are corporate offices these days starting to feel eerily like high school? No, I’m not talking about gossip. Or the cliquishness. Or the fact that you encounter gossip and cliquishness in “the cafeteria.” I’m talking about the backpacks. They’re everywhere. But instead of crummy old nylon Jansports, it’s a sea of smooth, streamlined leather, lush suede, and smart, preppy-looking canvas—all bearing very hitherto un-backpackian names such as Gucci, John Varvatos, and Prada....
Bath & Body Works Is Being Sued Over “Overpriced Skin Care Products” Shutterstock Bath & Body Works has been a staple in shopping malls across the U.S. for what seems like forever. Many of us have just made or are planning on a trip to our local store to stock up on holiday gifts and take advantage of the iconic deals . But Bath & Body Works’ popularity has also opened it up to backlash, and now, the company is facing a consumer lawsuit over some of its top sellers....
Cameron Diaz Reportedly Broke Up With Jared Leto Over His Extreme Method Acting, Source Said Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images/SGranitz/WireImage Jared Leto is famous—or infamous, depending on who you ask—for his commitment to method acting . When he played the Joker in 2016’s Suicide Squad , for example, he reportedly got so into his twisted character that he sent his co-stars creepy gifts , including a live rat, a dead pig, and condoms that appeared to have been used....
Carlos Santana Collapsed Onstage From This “Serious Medical” Issue Scott Legato/Getty Images Concertgoers got a shock when they saw Carlos Santana perform in Michigan on Tuesday night. During a concert at the Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston, Michigan on July 5, Santana collapsed between songs. Medical staff took to the stage to help the iconic guitarist, but soon after, a venue employee announced to the crowd that the concert was over, due to a “severe medical emergency....
CDC Issues New Warning for Deadly Tick-Borne Disease—These Are the Symptoms milehightraveler/iStock Considering how small they are, it’s ironic how much of a grave danger ticks can pose to our health. The minuscule bugs can stealthily cling to our clothing when we spend time outdoors before they bite into our skin, potentially spreading pathogens that can cause severe illness, including Lyme disease, babesiosis, ehrlichiosis, and more, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)....
Chair Yoga Is the New All-Ages Fitness Trend That Can Make You Look and Feel Younger iStock It seems like every few months, social media delivers a new fitness trend —things like walking pads, rucking , and pilates, to name a few. Sometimes, these trends last for years and have the potential to change people’s lives for the better; other times, they disappear as fads, more short-lived than Furbies and wedge sneakers (in the fitness realm, think hula hooping and jazzercise)....
Charlize Theron Says a Producer Once Called Her at 3 a.m. to Say She Was “Fat and Ugly” <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/12/charlize-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=“Charlize Theron at the premiere of “The School for Good and Evil” in October 2022 - 1”> Tinseltown / Shutterstock As an actor, Charlize Theron’s job is to disappear into a role. So, to hear that a producer saw her work in a film and took it upon himself to call her in the middle of the night to tell her that she looked “fat” and “ugly” is even more nonsensical than it is shocking....
