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30 Percent of You Say Your Pets Affect Your Sex Life, New Study Says Kseniya Ivanova / Shutterstock We adore our pets for so many reasons: their snuggles, silliness, and the way they inject joy into every day. But sometimes, despite our love for them, we need to take a break from our four-legged pals—and one of those times is during moments of intimacy . While locking your pet out of the bedroom when things get busy isn’t required, it can potentially set a more romantic tone....

30 Scary Ocean Facts More Terrifying Than Anything in Outer Space Frolova_Elena / Shutterstock Space, the final frontier—or so they say. “They” clearly haven’t turned their gaze to the depths of our own planet. Yes, space is frightening in an overwhelmingly existential way. But nothing about space—not the potential for alien invasions , not the inevitability of solar implosion, not the eons of never-ending nothingness—is as downright petrifying as these scary ocean facts ....

30 Ways Your Home Is Hopelessly Outdated Shutterstock With a recent uptick in home sales in the United States, it’s no wonder the remodeling industry is booming. Research from Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies reveals that stateside remodeling costs are likely to hit $250 billion by 2025. And while it’s nice to imagine that moving into a new home means you’re inheriting brand-new appliances, paint colors that suit your taste, and other stylish upgrades, that’s not always the case....

33 Amazing Quotes About Fatherhood Only Dads Will Truly Understand Trying to explain what being a father is like to somebody who’s never experienced it firsthand is virtually impossible. Yes, there’s the immense and unconditional love for your children—which comes with an intensity you never anticipated—but it’s more complex than that. Being a dad brings highs and lows, frustrations and unfathomable joys, and moments that you couldn’t possibly understand until you’ve been a parent yourself....

5 Body Language Signs That Someone Isn’t Into You, Therapists Say Dean Drobot / Shutterstock There are so many details to pay attention to on a first date . Everything from the level of effort the other person displays to the things the two of you have in common can tell you a ton about your compatibility. That, combined with wanting to put your best foot forward, can take up the majority of your mental energy....

5 Calming Drinks That Will Help You Get a Better Night’s Sleep jeffbergen/iStock If you typically reach for a nightcap to send you off to sleep, experts have a warning to share. Though alcohol may help you fall asleep more quickly by having a depressant effect on the central nervous system, it can actually disrupt your slumber later on in the night. According to the Sleep Foundation, this occurs as the “liver enzymes metabolize alcohol....

5 Easy Things You Can Do to Help You Live to 100, Researcher Says Savvapanf Photo / Shutterstock We all want to get the most out of life and extend our years , perhaps even making it into the coveted club of centenarians. Of course, some factors are out of our control, but if you think you need to make grandiose changes to drastically improve your longevity, think again. According to researcher and author Dan Buettner , there are a few simple adjustments you can make to up your chances of living to 100....

5 Huge Red Flags You’re in a Rebound Relationship, Therapists Say BigPixel Photo / Shutterstock Ever heard the expression “The best way to get over someone is to get under someone else?” While you may think that dating another person will help distract you from your broken heart, it often only delays your ability to heal—and before you know it, you’ve found yourself in a rebound relationship. That’s not to say a casual fling can’t have any benefits....

5 New Netflix Shows Everyone Will Be Watching This January Netflix After the excitement of the holidays, January provides an extra special time to curl up on the couch and decompress a bit. Fortunately, those with a Netflix subscription won’t be short of options for some seriously good TV. The streaming giant is starting 2025 strong with everything from absurd comedies to tense Western dramas. Read on to see the new Netflix shows everyone will be watching this January....

5 Questions That Mean Someone Is Attracted to You iStock Attraction often breeds curiosity. When we find ourselves interested in someone , we want to know more about that person—and in order to do so, we’ll ask them questions. But how can you know the difference between polite inquiries and those that mean something more? Talking to relationship experts, we gathered some insight into exactly what questions people tend to ask when they’re attracted to another person....

5 Smells That Mean Mice Have Invaded Your Home Paulpixs/Shutterstock “Follow your nose for the fruity taste that shows,” is a perfect slogan when a classic, sugary cereal is involved—but following your nose may not always lead to such pleasant smells. In fact, strong odors could mean that you have mice in your home. With their small size and knack for squeezing into the tiniest of places , mice can get into your space completely undetected, which is where your nose becomes useful....

5 Things You Should Always Do Before Your House Cleaner Comes Kmpzzz / Shutterstock After a long workweek, it’s fair to want your free time to be yours. Yet a survey commissioned by Arm & Hammer Clean and Simple found that the average American spends nearly six hours per week on cleaning or housework tasks. That’s almost a full workday’s worth of scrubbing and scouring ! Hiring a professional house cleaner can definitely reduce those hours, but experts say you’ll still need to prepare for their visit to make the operation run smoothly....

5 Ways Wine Can Improve Aging Skin, Dermatologists Say Roman Samborskyi / Shutterstock As you get older, it’s normal to notice certain changes to your skin, including more wrinkles, a thinner texture, and changes in pigmentation. The American Academy of Dermatology Association (AAD) says you can fight back against signs of aging with a healthy diet, ample hydration, good sleep habits, and a consistent skincare routine, which should include daily sunscreen and moisturizer....

50 TV Theme Songs Every 50-Something Knows By Heart CBS Productions via YouTube Today’s 50-somethings grew up in a transformative era for television . Over the course of the 1960s, TV shows transitioned from black-and-white imagery to vivid, lifelike Technicolor—not to mention the sheer number of programs expanded, too. Gilligan’s Island ! The Jetsons ! Get Smart ! And each came with a super-catchy earworm of a theme song. From lyrics that creatively introduced characters to instrumental tracks that were impossible not to hum along to, here are 50 TV theme songs that are imprinted on the brains of everyone who grew up in the ’60s and early ’70s....

6 Bedtime Habits of People Who Never Get Sick fizkes / Shutterstock Being chronically under-rested can take a heavy toll on your health—both physical and mental. In fact, research shows that getting too little sleep or poor quality sleep can affect your immune system, making you more susceptible to illness if you’re exposed to a virus. “During sleep, your immune system releases proteins called cytokines, some of which help promote sleep,” explains the Mayo Clinic ....

6 Best Low-Impact Workouts to Burn Fat, According to Fitness Experts Shutterstock For the longest time, I was under the impression that I needed to be breaking a full-on sweat to see results in the mirror and on the scale. I spent (literal) years of my life logging miles on the treadmill and countless hours at the gym doing high-intensity interval (HIIT) classes. And while the endorphins from this kind of exercise are definitely a plus, they put a lot of strain on my body—and I’m just not the spring chicken I was in my 20s....

6 Movie Endings No One Understood Warner Bros. Pictures There are few things as frustrating for movie fans who like having every loose end tied up as dedicating two hours of their time to a film only to be left wondering what really happened at the end of it. Luckily, there’s the internet, where any confused viewer can look up theories and interpretations as to what was really going on in the Midsommar village or who really died and how in Mulholland Drive ....

6 Quick and Easy Ways to Stay Active and Healthy in Your 60s Shutterstock As we age, exercise can seem more daunting. However, according to the CDC, staying active is crucial. They recommend at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity activity such as brisk walking or 75 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity activity such as hiking, jogging, or running plus at least 2 days a week of activities that strengthen muscles and activities to improve balance , such as standing on one foot....

6 Warnings to Customers From USPS Mail Carriers monkeybusinessimages / iStock Whether you’re waiting on an important letter or sending out an RSVP, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) makes it possible to get mail from one place to another relatively quickly. At a time when we rely more on packages and online shopping than ever before, the agency has taken on an even more critical role in our lives—even as it has faced serious setbacks with funding and labor shortages exacerbated by the pandemic....

62-Year-Old Woman Loses 106 Pounds By Making These 4 Simple Changes Shutterstock While a simple formula for weight loss may work for some, for others, it takes more than just eating less and exercising more. Shedding pounds can be extremely difficult, and it often also necessitates a change in mindset and approach to life in general. But just because something is hard doesn’t mean it’s impossible, which is what 62-year-old KimAnn Phillips learned on her own weight-loss journey....