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The Unhappiest Zodiac Sign, According to Astrologers Viorel Kurnosov/Shutterstock Sunshine, rainbows, and smiles are simply not for everyone. Certain people go through life with a glass-half-empty attitude and can’t seem to find joy in anything. They’re moving too fast to appreciate life’s small moments. Sure, they could just be in a bad mood, but astrologers say their horoscope could also be a reason why these people are so melancholy. Keep reading to find out the unhappiest zodiac signs, from slightly sad to miserably mopey....

The Vegetable You Should Eat, Based on Your Zodiac Sign Olha Povozniuk / Shutterstock Remember when you were a kid and you were always told to eat your vegetables? Well, now you may have a choice, but even astrologers agree that it’s important to get those veggies in! That’s why we spoke with Best Life’s resident astrologer to find out which vegetable you should eat, based on your zodiac sign. Are you more of a spicy pepper or a sweet potato?...

The Zodiac Sign Most Likely to Fall in Love, According to Astrologers Prostock-studio / Shutterstock Falling in love is a magical thing. As you grow closer to your person, your mood is lighter, the world is brighter, and your everyday worries seem to float away. Once you’re decidedly “in love,” you might even miss those early days of infatuation , adoration, and butterflies. Unfortunately, falling in love can be rare—some people only experience it once, others a handful of times, and others never at all....

Therapists Share the 9 Most Effective Ways to Fight the Winter Blues iStock If you’re not feeling the holiday spirit this year, you’re hardly alone. While the colder months come with a lot to celebrate, many of us still end up feeling down during this time. The darker days can have negative effect on your mental health , leading you to feel sadder and gloomier in the winter than you do in the summer....

These 11 Popular Retail Chains Are Closing Stores Rapidly This Year—Here’s Where Shutterstock The holiday season is usually a sales bonanza for retail stores, but not all are doing well—in fact, some are foundering. “There is not enough growth in the retail market for every player to do well, which is why we are seeing polarized results,” Neil Saunders , an analyst with GlobalData, told CBS MoneyWatch about the huge amount of store closures in 2024....

These Are All of the Slang Terms You’re Too Old to Use After 40 Shutterstock Using slang can be fun. When you throw bae or lit into a conversation, it can feel like you’re part of a secret club, using a coded language that only the select few understand. Here’s the sad reality, though: Using slang, especially if you’re 40 or older , makes you look less hip and more like you’re going through a mid-life crisis....

These Popular Breakfast Foods Could Be Aging You Faster, New Research Shows Shutterstock There are people who wake up before work to prepare a full breakfast , maybe whipping up eggs, protein pancakes, or even freshly squeezed juice. And while this is certainly admirable, we can’t all drag ourselves out of bed with enough time to get in the kitchen. But before you reach for that box of cereal, you may want to reconsider your morning routine....

This ’90s Teen Idol Couple Are Making a Movie About Their Failed Romance John M. Heller/Getty Images During the time that they were together, Lance Bass and Danielle Fishel seemed like the perfect ’90s teen idol couple. He was in one of the hottest boy bands around. She starred on a long-running TV show popular with kids and adolescents. But despite how well they fit on paper, the NSYNC singer and the Boy Meets World star didn’t work out....

This Daily Walking Plan Might Be All the Cardio You Need, New Study Shows Shutterstock Getting regular aerobic exercise is one of the best things you can do for your overall health . This is especially true when it comes to your heart health. Moving for at least 30 minutes per day can lower your risk of heart attack, stroke, hypertension, and other cardiovascular complications. And a new study says there’s an even quicker route to improved heart health: climbing stairs....

This Easy Makeup Hack Will Make Dark Eye Circles Vanish Shutterstock Under-eye circles are the bane of our existence. No matter which eye cream we use or how much sleep we get, they’re still there—black and blue rings that make our skin look tired and lackluster. It’s definitely possible to camouflage these bags using products like concealer and foundation, but if your typical application process still isn’t cutting it, you may need a new tactic....

This Is the Best Time to Shop for Christmas Gifts Shutterstock However, while dropping a mortgage payment or the bulk of a paycheck on Christmas gifts may not be an appealing prospect, there’s good news: if you’re looking to save some serious money—and maybe your sanity in the process—there’s a better time to shop for Christmas presents. So, when will you get the most for your money? Starting early—really early—will save you the most when it comes to buying Christmas presents....

This Is the Most Attractive Color You Can Wear, Study Shows iStock They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but that hasn’t stopped researchers from trying to answer the question of what makes people attractive to others. Sure, there are countless ways you could attract a desired mate, but one of the most obvious is through what you wear—and it turns out, the color of your attire may play a significant role....

This Is the Most Common Street Name in Every State Shutterstock Ever wonder why there are so many Main Streets? Or why every avenue seems to be named after a tree, a number, or a president? Are there just not enough words in the English language to name the 4.12 million miles of road in our country? Surely, the city planners of yesteryear could’ve been a bit more creative. It begs the question: Just how much copy-pasting happens on the street signs of America?...

This Is the Single Easiest Way to Be Happier at Work Shutterstock Living in the digital age has some obvious downsides, but it also has its undeniable perks—especially when it comes to shaking up your workday. Armed with just a laptop and a steady wifi connection, many creative workers are traveling the world while others are simply working from home more. Others, like this seafarer , have set up a permanent office on a variety of cruise ships all year round....

This Is Why You Should Visit a National Park on Sept. 24 Bill45 / Shutterstock Planning a trip to a U.S. national park is always exciting, though you first have to decide which park to visit —and then the best time to go . In general, you’re more likely to see packed parks during June, July, and August, when kids are on summer vacation and the weather is warmer. But if you wait to plan your trip just as autumn begins this year, you’ll be glad you did....

This Simple Trick Will Make Your Manicure Last Longer, Experts Say SmirMaxStock / Shutterstock Whether you do your nails yourself or get them done professionally, there’s no better feeling than a fresh manicure . But sometimes it feels like right after the paint dries, it’s chipping again. Are you being careless, or was your manicure just not made to last? As it turns out, there’s an easy fix to make sure your nail color stays put longer than just a few hours....

Trader Joe’s Is Opening 20 New Stores This Year—Here’s Where Shutterstock There are very few retailers in the game with the kind of public adoration that Trader Joe’s enjoys. Fans of the store would argue it’s one of the best grocery stores in America , thanks not only to its low prices but also to the high quality of its in-house products. But if you’ve never been fortunate enough to have one in your area, your luck might be about to change....

Tree-Killing Pest Is Spreading Rapidly and Now “Too Widespread to Quarantine” Calliam / Shutterstock As humans, we deal with pests every day, swatting pesky mosquitoes and avoiding more dangerous insects like wasps and hornets . But plants are also targeted by some sinister species, including many that are invasive and put our ecosystems at risk. In recent years, the spotted lanternfly has maintained the title of “most troublesome,” but now another pest is looking to claim the prize....

Understanding Emotional Eating: 7 Easy Ways to Overcome Food Cravings iStock If you race to the fridge to cope with uncomfortable feelings , you’re not alone. This habit is called emotional eating, which is when “you consume food, not for nutrition, not for hunger, but to satisfy some emotion—be it anger, pride, happiness, joyfulness, depression, loneliness, or stress,” explains Dr. Terry Simpson , a weight loss surgeon and culinary medicine specialist at Dignity Health St....

USPS Head Louis DeJoy Slammed for “Fanatical Devotion to Price Hikes” Drew Angerer / Getty Images Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s Delivering for America (DFA) plan remains a contentious topic among frustrated U.S. Postal Service (USPS) workers, longtime customers, and union officials. It’s been nearly three years since DeJoy first announced the grand initiative with the aim of rebuilding the Postal Service “from an organization in financial and operational crisis to one that is self-sustaining and high performing....