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Lucille Ball Was Devastated by Desi Arnaz’s “Sexual Escapades,” New Book Says Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz played a fictional couple on I Love Lucy , in which the most serious issues had to do with fictional Ricky Ricardo (Arnaz) getting annoyed at the silly antics of his wife Lucy (Ball). But, in real life, the TV stars dealt with far more complicated marital problems. According to a new book, Ball was deeply hurt by Arnaz cheating on her frequently and his ideas of what a man was entitled to do outside of his marriage....

Man Who Lived to 108 Shared His 3 Longevity Secrets iStock “Everything in moderation.” You’ve probably heard this saying more times than you can count from various family members and friends. And you very well may have brushed it off as one of those old adages without much merit. But the story of Martin McEvilly , who passed away last week at the age of 108, might make you think otherwise....

Mayim Bialik Is Hosting “Jeopardy!” Again—Here’s When Ken Jennings Is Back ABC After the passing of longtime Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek , several celebrities and past champions took turns behind the podium. But in July 2022, Ken Jennings and actor Mayim Bialik were officially given the job, splitting duties as co-hosts. Diehard Jeopardy! fans have, of course, claimed their favorites , with both Jennings and Bialik maintaining their own base of loyal viewers....

Mayim Bialik Still Hasn’t Returned to Hosting Jeopardy!—Here’s Why ABC Jeopardy! is a mainstay in homes across the U.S. For decades before his death in 2020, millions of Americans tuned in every weeknight to watch the show’s long-time host , the late Alex Trebek , quiz hopefuls. Since then, Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik have both officially signed on for the job after they each filled the hosting role temporarily following Trebek’s death....

McDonald’s New Collector’s Cups Stir Backlash Despite Soaring Resale Prices McDonald’s McDonald’s latest foray into nostalgia with their new Collector’s Meal has sparked a wave of online reactions—many of them not positive. The fast-food giant on August 16th introduced a limited-edition set of six collectible cups featuring iconic characters like Hello Kitty, Barbie, and Shrek, hoping to tap into the same excitement as previous adult Happy Meals. (They’re wrapped in blue plastic, so you don’t know which one you’re getting until you purchase one....

Meteor Shower Will Make “Bright Fireballs” in the Sky Friday—Here’s How to See It AstroStar/Shutterstock For some people, the return of warm weather each spring is enough of a reason to start taking time to look up at the night sky. Even those who don’t know much about stargazing usually find some enjoyment in taking in the constellations, moon, and planets—even if there isn’t a special event like a passing comet or lunar eclipse....

Meteorologists Are Predicting Up to 10 More Hurricanes in the Next Month Shutterstock Despite what the drink menu at Starbucks says, we’re still a month out from the first official day of fall. However, Mother Nature seems to be just as eager as we are to throw on a cozy sweater and grab a PSL. The temperatures are cooling down, and climate patterns appear to be falling into their typical autumn routine (crisp morning air, we missed you!...

Never Give Your Mail Carrier This One Thing, USPS Says iStock While it might seem as if there is no mail too weird to be delivered by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), there are plenty of things that your mail carrier is not allowed to accept. That includes items restricted from being mailed , such as fireworks and live ammunition, but that’s hardly an exhaustive list of what the USPS bars customers from handing off to workers....

New Costco Tomato Sauce Is a “True Product of Italy”—But There’s Another Popular Brand to Skip <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/06/2671288836_190_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=“New Costco Tomato Sauce Is a “True Product of Italy”—But There’s Another Popular Brand to Skip - 1”> Copyright @nontoxicdad / TikTok Buying generic or store-brand products can sometimes feel like a gamble for the sake of saving a little money. However, things are different when it comes to Costco, where the in-house Kirkland products are part of the appeal of a membership ....

New Study Finds Alarming Link Between Heavy Drinking and Heart Disease—Especially for Women Shutterstock As more scientific research comes to light about the harmful effects of drinking alcohol, it’s clear that having one too many during any one occasion could be putting your health at risk. Now, a new study published February 7, 2025 in The American Journal of Preventive Cardiology is showing a troubling connection between excessive alcohol consumption and an increased risk of coronary heart disease (CHD), particularly for women, but also for men....

NewBachelorContestant Fakes Australian Accent to “Stand Out,” Draws Ire ABC The newest season of The Bachelor doesn’t even premiere until Monday, but one of its contestants is already blowing up the Internet. On Thursday, the show posted a promo clip in which contestant Bri Barnes has a meet-and-greet with this season’s Bachelor, Colton Underwood . He smiles and says she has a nice accent and asks her where she’s from, to which she responds, “Um, the accent it’s Australian,” which isn’t technically a lie....

Norman Lear Shares Moving Message About “Miracle of Being Alive” on 100th Birthday DFree / Shutterstock You learn a lot after living through an entire century, and on his 100th birthday, Norman Lear is sharing some of his wisdom with the rest of us. The celebrated writer and producer has been posting a series of #BreakfastThoughts videos on his social media accounts, and he shared a special one in honor of turning the milestone age....

Nutritionists Say You’re Probably Drinking Water All Wrong Shutterstock Are you drinking water the right way? “Water is your body’s principal chemical component and makes up about 50% to 70% of your body weight,” says the Mayo Clinic. “Your body depends on water to survive. Every cell, tissue and organ in your body needs water to work properly. Lack of water can lead to dehydration — a condition that occurs when you don’t have enough water in your body to carry out normal functions....

Ozempic Patient Shares “Severe” Side Effects: “It Could Happen to You” <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/06/2669129983_358_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=“Ozempic Patient Shares “Severe” Side Effects: “It Could Happen to You” - 1”> Shutterstock Medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have become well known for their ability to help patients manage type 2 diabetes and their weight, respectively. But for some patients, the transformative effects of Ozempic and Wegovy—which are Novo Nordisk’s brand names for semaglutide injection—are offset by the negative side effects that occur when taking these kinds of medications....

Patient Shares Another Ozempic Side Effect: “You Never Know What Will Set It Off” <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/06/2669285200_2762_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=“Patient Shares Another Ozempic Side Effect: “You Never Know What Will Set It Off” - 1”> Shutterstock The results that glucagon-like peptide receptor-1 (GLP-1) drugs can produce have been life-changing for many patients, helping with both weight loss and type 2 diabetes management. However, for other patients, the side effects have created more issues than their worth....

People Who Live to 100 Have These 3 Things in Common, New Research Shows Shutterstock There may be no greater gift than a long and healthy life , and increasingly, people are powering through to a ripe old age. Though the nation saw lowered average lifespans in 2020 and 2021—a statistic that reflects the heavy toll of the pandemic—adults now live roughly 10 years longer on average than they did in 1950....

Recall of Common Anxiety Medication Expanded Over “Life-Threatening” Mistake, FDA Says <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/06/2669958878_1254_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=“Recall of Common Anxiety Medication Expanded Over “Life-Threatening” Mistake, FDA Says - 1”> Shutterstock Anxiety disorders are challenging diagnoses, causing symptoms like intense fear, discomfort, and panic attacks that can interfere with your daily life. Still, these disorders are also fairly common, with nearly 20 percent of U.S. adults reporting an anxiety disorder, according to the National Institute of Mental Health....

Redesigned Big Lots Stores Open This Week—4 New Things Shoppers Can Expect Shutterstock Big Lots has certainly had its share of ups and downs, but through a series of bankruptcies and acquisition deals, the retailer was able to retain at least part of its U.S. footprint. Fans of the discount store will be happy to know that the new incarnation of Big Lots commences this week, and there are plenty of new offerings to look forward to....

Richard Simmons Shares Hopeful Message After Not Being Seen for 10 Years Ilya S. Savenok / Getty Images A biopic about Richard Simmons is officially in the works by way of Wolper Organization and actor Pauly Shore , who will portray the eccentric fitness guru. Simmons has made it clear on social media that he has nothing to do with the project—but if his rare statement was a surprise, his lack of involvement wasn’t....

Rite Aid Is Closing 45 More Stores in 2024—Here’s Where iStock Last year, major drugstore chains—including Walgreens and CVS —closed a significant number of stores throughout the U.S. Rite Aid also saw major closures in 2023, and now, the retailer just announced that it plans to continue downsizing and will shutter at least 45 more stores in 2024. RELATED: Big Lots Closing More Stores in the Coming Weeks—Here’s Where ....