9 Ways to Save Money on Pet Care, According to Financial Experts Shutterstock Those of us with pets will do whatever it takes to keep them happy and healthy—but that’s not exactly an inexpensive prospect. From buying the best food and toys to regular vet visits , the price of being a pet parent can really add up over time. And with the cost of living still higher than we’d like, those additional bills can really add up....
93 Amazingly Good Dares Your Friends Will Never Forgive You For Shutterstock / adriaticfoto We all love a good game of Truth or Dare , but we also know that feeling of disappointment when, over and over again, the group sticks to the truth. If you’re lucky, you’ll have at least one person around who goes for the dare , and you’ll want to be prepared with something worthwhile for when they do....
A Daily Walk Could Add 11 Years to Your Life—If You Do It for This Long Shutterstock Walking is one of the easiest ways to get your health on track , especially if you’re trying to lose weight, improve balance, or manage health conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, or diabetes. The basic form of exercise can also relieve stress and anxiety and improve memory . However, according to a new study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine , walking for a certain amount of time every day could also add up to 11 years to your life....
A United Passenger Learned the Airline Was Lying to Her by Tracking Her Own Bag Angel DiBilio / Shutterstock Travel woes plagued passengers over the holiday season, when a wild winter storm led to mass flight cancellations nationwide. Southwest Airlines , in particular, ended up in the hot seat, as drastic schedule cuts left many customers stranded and without their luggage. However, United Airlines is now facing controversy of its own after reportedly lying to a customer who used an Apple AirTag to track her lost bag....
American Airlines Will Finally Let Passengers Do This on Flights, as of Oct. 12 NextNewMedia / Shutterstock Flying is often exciting, whether it’s for business or pleasure, but there’s no shortage of rules and requirements. You’ve got Transportation Security Administration (TSA) processes and baggage restrictions to think about, all on top of simply making your flight on time. But American Airlines is now updating one of its policies, and finally allowing passengers to do something they haven’t been able to in years....
Apple Cider Vinegar Hack Can Help You Lose 15 Pounds in 12 Weeks, Science Says ThamKC / Shutterstock Losing weight the traditional way can be challenging, even if you’re willing to stick to a healthy diet and up your exercise game. Thankfully, there are little things you can do along the way to help drop some unwanted weight—and introducing apple cider vinegar to your daily routine might be one of them....
Britney Spears Responds to “Meltdown” Accusations: “I Know Y’all are Rooting for Me” Britney Spears/Instagram Britney Spears, the pop icon and cultural phenomenon, was accused of having a “meltdown” at a restaurant this weekend, with her new husband, Sam Asghari, reportedly “storming out”—a claim that he denies, saying he was just stepping out to grab the car after photo-mad folks starting taking too many pictures of his wife. It’s not the first time gossip sites have swirled around the star’s behavior....
Burt Reynolds Hated Making “Boogie Nights” So Much, He “Wanted to Hit” the Director Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Spike TV For the role of adult film auteur Jack Horner in the 1997 film Boogie Nights , director Paul Thomas Anderson considered a number of older sex symbols, including Warren Beatty , before settling on Burt Reynolds . The role went on to be one of the late actor’s most acclaimed performances, earning him his first and only Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor....
Burt Reynolds Revealed Why He Turned Down a Proposition From Greta Garbo Earl Leaf/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images The late Burt Reynolds admitted to making a number of mistakes as a young man. He confessed to turning down the role of James Bond , for example, as well as regretting posing for that iconic 1972 Cosmopolitan centerfold and letting co-star and girlfriend Sally Field get away . But perhaps his biggest flub came the night he let Swedish screen siren Greta Garbo slip through his fingers when he was an unknown actor in New York City in 1957....
Car Insurance Rates Expected to Spike 10% in Some States—And Tariffs Could Make It Worse iStock There is no shortage of costs when it comes to car ownership. But even if you’ve managed to lower your monthly payments and stay on top of important maintenance to avoid a catastrophic breakdown, the one unavoidable ongoing cost is car insurance. Of course, balancing these costs within your budget can be difficult even in the most stable of times....
CBS Meteorologist Resigning After Coverage Led to Death Threat KCCI READ THIS NEXT: Fox News Anchor “Deeply Regrets” On-Air Comment: “I Sincerely Apologize.” Gloninger announced his plans to move on from KCCI on Twitter last week. During the Wednesday, June 21 news broadcast , the meteorologist confirmed that his last day on-air would be July 7. “18 years. 7 stations. 5 states. I am bidding farewell to TV to embark on a new journey dedicated to helping solve the climate crisis,” the statement reads....
CDC Says “Mutant” Flu Strains Have Been Detected in U.S.—And Drugs May Not Help Shutterstock After dealing with the COVID pandemic , you might not find yourself too worried about the flu—especially given that we’ve been battling influenza viruses for decades now through flu shots and prescription antiviral drugs. But new research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) might be cause for concern, as the agency says “mutant” flu strains that may bypass those drugs have now been detected in the U....
Cindy Crawford Says Oprah Treated Her Like an Object in ’80s Interview <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/09/cindy-main-e1695228780781.png?strip=1&resize=640%2C360&quality=82" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“John Casablancas and Cindy Crawford on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” - 1”> OWN The new docuseries The Super Models looks back on the lives and careers of four of the top models of all time: Naomi Campbell , Cindy Crawford , Linda Evangelista , and Christy Turlington . The women all got their start in the ’80s and achieved enormous fame in the ’90s....
Deadly Bacterial Infection From Rats Is on the Rise—These Are the Flu-Like Symptoms Andi111 / Shutterstock With news about bird flu making headlines this month, it’s disconcerting to hear about yet another illness that could be transmitted to humans from animals. But in New York City, cases of leptospirosis, a bacterial disease caused by rat urine, are on the rise. According to NBC New York, six cases of leptospirosis have been reported so far in 2024....
Doctor Calls Out These 4 Unhealthy Diet Trends You Should Always Avoid Freebird7977 / Shutterstock Leading up to and following the new year, the internet is typically abuzz with diet and weight loss advice . Some diet trends will gain traction on social media, however, many of these supposed wellness plans will rise to fame while lacking evidential support—and even basic safety. “What’s dangerous about getting your information off of TikTok is the fact that you’re trusting a random user,” explains Amy Lee , MD, an internal medicine specialist and head of nutrition for Nucific ....
Doctor Reveals 3 Ways to Know If Your Supplement Is Real or Fake iStock People turn to supplements to boost their nutrient intake and tackle all kinds of issues, from getting better sleep to enhancing their gut health. But due to the unregulated nature of the industry, capsules and powders can make their way onto shelves despite not living up to quality standards. Therefore, arming yourself with a bit of knowledge can help you make the right decision when you want to know if that supplement you’re holding is real or fake....
Doctor Shares Easy Way to Protect Against Germs on Airplanes Shutterstock Cold and flu season is upon us, but there are things you can do to help prevent picking up a nasty bug while traveling. “Airplanes not only create an environment that viruses thrive in,” Nicholas Testa , a Los Angeles-based emergency medicine physician and chief physician executive for the Southwestern Division of CommonSpirit Health, tells AARP . “They also make it easier to transfer germs and viruses from person to person....
Doctors Warn You’re Not Getting Enough of This Vitamin to Protect Against Stroke and Dementia iStock If you’ve ever looked at a food’s nutrition list or the label on a supplement bottle, you know there is a recommended daily amount for every vitamin and mineral. In the U.S., the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine sets these Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs), which they say meet the nutrition requirements for nearly 98 percent of healthy individuals....
Dollar Tree Has 6 New Beauty Items for $1.25—Here’s What a Makeup Expert Really Thinks About Them Copyright @itsalexissimone / TikTok Trust and believe that Dollar Tree is a one-stop shop for all things beauty . Whether you’re looking to experiment with different eyeliner colors or need to replenish your makeup brushes, the discount retailer has you covered. Fall makeup trends are taking over social media, and Dollar Tree beauty brands have stepped up their game in response—and impressively so, according to makeup expert Alexis Simone ( @itsalexissimone ), who compares these products to elf and Charlotte Tilbury on TikTok....
Donald Sutherland Dies at 88: His 10 Most Memorable Roles Nicolas Liponne / NurPhoto via Getty Images Donald Sutherland , whose celebrated career in Hollywood began in the late ’60s, died June 20 at the age of 88, his son, actor Kiefer Sutherland , announced in a post on X . “With a heavy heart, I tell you that my father, Donald Sutherland, has passed away,” Kiefer wrote. “I personally think one of the most important actors in the history of film....
