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Drivers of This One Car Are the Most Reckless, According to 2021 Data guteksk7 / Shutterstock Every time you get behind the wheel of your car , you’re taking on an enormous responsibility. You may just see your vehicle as a means to get from one place to another, but if you’re not careful, you could be risking others’ lives. More than 38,000 people in the U.S. died in car accidents in 2020, data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reveals....

Executives Told the Cast of This Hit ’90s Sitcom to “Lose Weight,” Star Says <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/06/living-single-main.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=“Erika Alexander, Queen Latifah, and Kim Fields on “Living Single” - 1”> Warner Bros. Television Distribution To portray a regular person with a regular job, an actor shouldn’t have to significantly change their body. Unfortunately, the reality of the entertainment industry is that actors are often expected to be thin—really thin. Even if they’re playing, say, a magazine editor who lives with two roommates in a Brooklyn apartment, like Queen Latifah’s character on the sitcom Living Single ....

Fact Check: Can a New Supplement Add Years to Your Dog’s Life? CatLane/iStock Many dog owners go to great lengths to protect their pets from harm and maintain their health. But despite our best efforts, canines’ shorter lifespans ultimately lead to a devastating loss much sooner than any human is ever prepared for. Now, one company claims to have cracked the longevity code with a new product for pups that will help them live longer....

FDA Approves New Weight Loss Drug That Slashes Patients’ Weight by 18% mapo/iStock RELATED: Countries Are Placing New Bans on Ozempic—Could the U.S. Follow? JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock On Nov. 8, the FDA announced it had approved Zepbound for chronic weight management and the treatment of diabetes. The drug, named tirzepatide, is produced by Eli Lilly and will compete most directly with Novo Nordisk’s popular Wegovy obesity drug, The New York Times reports....

FDA Warns Colorectal Cancer Is on the Rise—Here’s 4 Ways to Lower Your Risk iStock Colorectal cancer —otherwise known as colon or rectal cancer—used to be something you only needed to worry about once you reached the latter half of your life. This is no longer the case, however. The U.S. Federal Drug Administration (FDA) reports that while colorectal cancer rates are falling among older adults, they’re actually rising for adults who are in their 40s, or even younger....

Fish Oil Supplements Could Protect Against 2 Major Diseases, New Research Shows iStock There are plenty of reasons why people begin incorporating nutritional supplements into their daily regimen. In many cases, it’s to help ensure they’re getting the recommended amounts of vitamins and minerals. Others do so in the hopes that it could help stave off serious health issues like cardiovascular disease. But now, a pair of studies show that fish oil supplements could play a part in protecting against two major diseases....

Former Teen Idol Shares Big Secret: “I Was in a Cult for 10 Years” DFree / Shutterstock Countless documentaries have chronicled cults, and these groups continue to make headlines. This week, the news cycle has been dominated by the release of Leslie Van Houten —a member of the murderous Manson Family —after she served 53 years in prison for first-degree murder. Manson’s group is arguably the most infamous, but several organizations in Hollywood have also been dubbed “cults” by observers and those who managed to escape....

Getting Ghosted Causes “Slower Psychological Recovery,” New Research Finds Shutterstock Modern dating isn’t for the faint of heart— trust me . There’s now a bajillion dating apps to choose from, online dating profiles are rarely 100 percent truthful, and ghosting is at an all-time high. The only thing that hurts more than someone unmatching you is being left on read after a date—both of which are examples of ghosting. In fact, psychology shows that getting ghosted causes more mental distress than being explicitly rejected....

Having This in Common Makes You “More Sexually Satisfied” With a Partner, New Study Says iStock / PeopleImages READ THIS NEXT: 90 Percent of People Are Lying to Their Partner About This, New Study Says . iStock In the intimacy of a relationship, the way two people convey their feelings toward one another can often go much deeper than just words. Sometimes, it’s showering your loved one with plenty of hugs and kisses when they come home at the end of the day....

HBO Max Is Pulling 4 Popular Shows From Its Service Completely HBO READ THIS NEXT: Hugh Grant Said It Was “Tense” Working With This Co-Star . Shutterstock Even those who aren’t TV fans are aware of the cultural impact HBO has had on the entertainment industry over the past few decades. The premium channel has long been the network most others competed with in the hunt for prestigious awards, producing past hit shows like The Sopranos , Game of Thrones , Sex and the City , and The Wire , and still home to critic and audience favorites like Succession , Curb Your Enthusiasm , and The White Lotus ....

How a “Sleep Divorce” Can Save Your Relationship, New Research Shows Stock-Asso / Shutterstock Waking up after a poor night’s sleep is never pleasant. Waking up after a poor night’s sleep due to your partner snoring , tossing and turning, or hogging the bed is unpleasant and breeds resentment and perhaps even jealousy over their restful slumber—which is why the concept of a “sleep divorce” is becoming more mainstream. In this arrangement, couples (who we should note very well may be otherwise happy and fulfilled in their relationship) decide to sleep in separate beds or bedrooms, whether that’s every night, only on weeknights, or on a more flexible schedule....

How Exercise Could Be Aging You Faster, New Study Reveals PeopleImages / iStock Since childhood, we’ve been taught that it’s vital to get moving and eat well to keep our bodies healthy for longer. These claims have been backed up by countless studies, with research regularly associating physical activity with increased life expectancy. In fact, research has also linked more exercise to “ maximum mortality reduction ,” per the American Medical Association (AMA)....

How Many Hugs Do You Get a Day? Science Says It May Not Be Enough DisobeyArt / Shutterstock When my kids were little, I was drowning in hugs. Sometimes it felt like one (or both!) of them was attached to my body every waking moment of the day. Plus, I was married to a person who occasionally wanted to hug me, too. Since we all slept together in a family bed, nighttime didn’t offer much of a respite from near-constant touch....

How Much Cardio You Need to Lose Weight, Scientists Say iStock Most people know that the simplest way to lose weight is through a combination of diet and exercise. But advice on which type of diet and exercise to use is constantly changing. When it comes to working out, though, new research makes things quite simple: Engage in a set amount of “moderate” aerobic exercise, such as walking or jogging, each week to see the number on the scale drop....

How to Build a Strong LinkedIn Profile and Dazzle Future Employers Dean Drobot / Shutterstock LinkedIn is like the world’s largest digital networking event—only there’s no free drinks, and the event is never really over. Instead of grabbing people’s attention with the perfect tie or anecdote, your LinkedIn profile is your handshake, and its firmness is based on your page’s details. But do you know how to build a strong LinkedIn profile, and what kind of message are you sending with yours?...

How to Get the 2024 EV Tax Credit and Save Big on an Electric Car iStock Filing your taxes is a notorious drag—or, at the very least, a boring way to spend an afternoon. The task requires compiling your paperwork, lugging it to your accountant (or manually entering it into a site like TurboTax ), and, in some cases, sending serious cash to the IRS. It’s no one’s idea of a good time, but if you know what you’re doing, you can minimize what you owe....

How to Make Hair Grow Faster Shutterstock All apologies to Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson , but, no matter your race, sex, or station in life, a great head of hair is the ideal. And it can be so maddening to wait for your hair to grow out—whether you’ve been dying for really long locks or you just got a really terrible haircut. But if you’re interested in learning how to make hair grow faster, you’ve come to the right place....

How to Spend Less on Dining Out, Finance Experts Say Shutterstock You’re not imagining it—dining out, like everything else in life, has gotten more expensive . Thanks to rising rent rates and increasingly pricy ingredients, restaurant bills are outpacing inflation. In fact, Bon Appetit recently went so far as to say that the high cost of eating out has “killed the joy of trying new restaurants.” However, if you love dining out, but hate draining your bank account upon each visit, don’t give up just yet....

I Was “California Sober” for a Month—Here’s What Happened The Cannabiz Agency / Shutterstock All through the last month, a Post-it Note was stuck to the inside of my front door, where I’d be sure to see it before going out. I’d written it as a reminder to myself that I wasn’t drinking alcohol. “Dry August—you got this!” it said, much to my daughters’ amusement. “Hey mom, you got this!” they’d mock me at any opportunity, the two of them dissolving into giggles....

I’m a Dog Trainer and This is How to Tell if a Dog is About to Attack Shutterstock As a professional dog trainer with over two decades of experience, I’ve encountered countless canine personalities and behaviors. One question I’m frequently asked is, “Why does my dog behave the way it does?” The answer isn’t always simple. Dog behavior is a complex interplay of genetics, early experiences, and ongoing environmental factors. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the fascinating world of canine behavior, focusing on the delicate balance between nature and nurture....