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Amazon RELATED: Walmart’s $25 Privacy Fence Protects From “Nosy Neighbors,” But Does It Really Work? Amazon “Benefits of our product are very simple installation, minimal tools needed, maintenance free, realistic fashion looking, strong durable,” reads the product page. Amazon According to Julie Ramhold , consumer analyst with DealNews.com, the main drawback of this product is that it doesn’t stand on its own. “There needs to be some kind of structure you can secure it to, so putting up something like stakes probably isn’t going to be enough,” she explains....

Big Lots Closes Deal to Keep Hundreds of Stores Open—What You Need to Know Shutterstock The fate of beloved discount retailer Big Lots has been up in the air for some time now. The chain first started closing locations in late 2022, then filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in Sept. 2024. Things were looking up when a deal with Nexus Capital was on the table, but when that fell through last month, the situation appeared dire once more....

Bravo Fans Slam New Reality Series: “Nobody Was Asking for a Nepo Baby Show” <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/06/2671783593_1113_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=“Bravo Fans Slam New Reality Series: “Nobody Was Asking for a Nepo Baby Show” - 1”> Bravo We may not be getting a new season of The Real Housewives of New Jersey ( RHONJ ) anytime soon, but there is a new reality series hitting the Bravo airwaves this summer. Next Gen NYC will follow 10 twenty-something-year-olds as they strive to make a name for themselves in the concrete jungle....

Bright and Colorful Meteors Will “Fall Like Rain” This Weekend—How to See Them bjdlzx/iStock Staring up at the night sky can be one of the easiest ways to appreciate nature and unwind, even if you’re not an astronomy expert. There may be plenty to see on any certain nights, whether it’s an exceptionally bright planet lighting up the heavens or an even rarer event like a lunar eclipse that you can see without using a telescope ....

Cardiac Surgeon Shares 4 Foods He Avoids for Heart Health in New Video Shutterstock If you’re looking to start watching what you eat , it might be worth taking some advice from the experts. A fitness expert can recommend the right foods for a flat stomach , while a nutritionist can guide you against the “gross” foods she steers clear of. But what if heart health is on your mind? In that case, you might you want to take the recent advice of cardiac surgeon Jeremy London , MD....

CDC Issues New Alert After Human Case of Bird Flu in the U.S.—These Are the Symptoms iStock There are so many health scares to worry about these days: COVID, measles , norovirus , and now, even the bird flu. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health alert on April 5 to warn the public about a new “recently confirmed human infection with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) virus” in the U....

CDC Warns of Mutated Bird Flu Strains Raising Risks for Human Outbreak iStock The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning H5N1 bird flu could potentially be more transmissible between humans than initially thought, after samples collected from a patient showed signs of concerning mutations. The 65-year-old patient in Louisiana had underlying health conditions and was likely infected from contact with birds, but according to the CDC update of December 26, the samples taken from the patient did not match those of the virus currently spreading amongst wildlife....

Cell Phone Use Drastically Affects Your Sperm Count, New Study Finds blvdone / Shutterstock We’ve all heard tell of the downsides of being attached to our phones: Of course, there’s the impact on your mental health and relationships, but there’s also the possibility of developing the dreaded “ tech neck .” Now, researchers from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) in Switzerland found that high cell phone use could have another drawback: lowering your overall sperm count....

Charlene Tilton Played Lucy on “Dallas.” See Her Now at 64. Newsmakers The show Dallas was on for 14 seasons , and anyone who watched it will remember that, during that time, a lot of characters came and went. One character who was there on the very first episode and stayed around for a good chunk of its run was Lucy Ewing, the daughter of Val and Gary Ewing. Lucy was portrayed by Charlene Tilton , who was a main cast member through Season 8 and then returned again in later seasons....

Common Virus Could Increase Your Alzheimer’s Risk By 80% iStock As children or young adults, most people come into contact with the virus that causes cold sores, herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). After the first infection, the virus stays in the body for life, hiding quietly in the nerves—but scientists have found that this same virus may also be linked to something much more serious: Alzheimer’s disease. RELATED: Doctors Warn This Common Medication May Be Linked to Dementia Risk ....

Costco and Albertsons Shoppers Warned to Toss Sauces Amid Listeria Recall Tada Images / Shutterstock The farm-to-market supplier is known for manufacturing and distributing “creams, everything sauces, cilantro cotija dressing, poblano Caesar dressing, cilantro dressing,” and taco kits to well-known grocers like Costco, Trader Joe’s, H-E-B, and Albertsons. RELATED: Listeria Outbreak Has Hit 11 States—These Are the Warning Signs of Listeriosis . In the release, however, Fresh Creative Foods specified that its 32-oz....

Deadly Mosquito-Borne Chikungunya Virus Shows Up in U.S. Travelers—How to Stay Safe Shutterstock As a walking mosquito magnet , you won’t find me leaving the house without bug spray. (I swear a giant “Bite Me” sign follows me wherever I go.) Mosquito bites are uncomfortable, super itchy, and just plain ugly. This is also why I always carry anti-itch cream, because I have no self-restraint. That said, there’s a mega mosquito on the loose that we all need to be on the lookout for this summer....

Deborah Rennard Played Sly Lovegren on “Dallas.” See Her Now at 62. Warner Bros. Television Distribution In 1981, Deborah Rennard made her Dallas debut as Sly Lovegren, the ever-loyal and eventually longtime secretary of J.R. at Ewing Oil. The primetime soap was her first big role in Hollywood, and she stayed on the series for the rest of its run, appearing in 181 episodes total. Rennard also reprised the character in the 1996 TV movie, Dallas: JR Returns ....

Dietitian Shares 5 Healthy Late-Night Snacks That Can Help You Sleep YinYang/iStock Whether you’re up burning the midnight oil or simply caught up in your latest binge-watch, you’ve probably been tempted to reach for the fridge at some point well past your regular bedtime. Unfortunately, eating right before you go to sleep can disrupt your rest if you’re not too careful. But that doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll have to go hungry until morning....

Disney Parks Are “Ghost Towns” This Summer, Guests Say—Here’s Why Shutterstock While families often dream of a big Disney vacation , once you get to the parks, the reality can be less than magical. The cost can be exorbitant, and you’re likely to be hit with massive crowds and long lines if you go when kids are out of school—as they are right now. This summer, however, guests say Disney Parks are strangely “empty,” and they have a few theories as to why....

Do You Really Need to Get Weighed at the Doctor? The Answer Might Surprise You. iStock No matter what brings you to the doctor, the first things that happen every time you enter the exam room involve getting a thermometer in your mouth, a blood pressure cuff on your arm, and stepping onto a scale. Of course, your vital signs can be important indicators of any ailments or illnesses. But is it really important to get weighed every time you visit the doctor?...

Doctors Predict Dementia Cases Will Double By 2060—Could Drinking Green Tea Help? iStock New research released this week predicts that U.S. dementia cases will double by the year 2060—meaning 42 percent, or 2 in 5 Americans age 55 and older, could have some form of the condition. By age 75, that number increases to 50 percent. The risk was “substantially” higher in women (who tend to live longer than men), Black adults, and those who are carriers of the gene variant APOE4, which is considered “the strongest risk factor gene for Alzheimer’s disease,” according to the National Institute on Aging (NIA)....

Doctors Warn About the Sneaky Pepto-Bismol Ingredient That Can Be Dangerous Shutterstock The next time you’re suffering from heartburn or an upset stomach, you might want to take a second look at the antacids you have in your medicine cabinet. Doctors say there might be a sneaky ingredient in your over-the-counter (OTC) Pepto-Bismol that can be dangerous, even leading to stomach bleeding. RELATED: Doctors Warn These OTC Antacids Can Put Your Heart in Danger ....

Doctors Worry This Mineral Deficiency Is Becoming More Common—Are You at Risk? iStock The baseline of any healthy diet is balancing your intake to cover all the essential nutrients your body needs to function. Of course, it’s common to focus on the major vitamins and minerals like vitamin D and calcium . But even if you think you’re getting everything you need, there are still vital nutrients you could miss out on....

Does Ozempic Cause Hair Loss? Here’s What Doctors Say About the Semaglutide Side Effect iStock RELATED: Ozempic Reduces Knee Pain by 50 Percent, New Study Finds . Does Ozempic really cause hair loss? Many doctors and other medical experts say yes—and they’re taking to various platforms to address the phenomenon. “Hair loss, medically known as alopecia, can be a distressing side effect of certain medications, including Ozempic (semaglutide),” Jesse E. Smith , MD, FACS, a facial plastic surgeon , recently wrote in a blog post ....