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2024’s “Dirty Dozen”: 12 Fruits and Vegetables With the Most Pesticides iStock When eating fruits and vegetables, most of us assume we’re making the healthiest choice—after all, we’re not chowing down on potato chips instead. But the truth may be a bit more complicated. Every year, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) publishes a guide to warn shoppers about the presence of pesticides in produce. On March 20, the health advocacy organization released its 2024 “Dirty Dozen” list to indicate which 12 fruits and vegetables are contaminated with the most pesticides....

24 Feel-Good Movies to Lift Your Spirits Columbia Pictures If you watch the Oscars, you might have noticed that the movies that get nominated for Best Picture tend not to be especially upbeat. Sure, there are exceptions—like Barbie —but for the most part, the nominees tend to be dominated by more somber stuff. And those are fine films , but sometimes you just want to put on a feel-good movie that’ll give you a mood boost and lighten your spirits....

25 States Have “Very High” Flu Levels After Holiday Surge iStock Every holiday season, as we come together to celebrate, flu levels spike. But even as we navigate past a risky few weeks for potential transmission, flu activity remains high across the United States, and federal health officials caution that the season has not yet peaked. While some surveillance indicators declined or held steady this week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says those changes are likely tied to reduced healthcare visits and reporting during the holidays, not a true drop in infections....

30 Genius Tricks That Will Make Your Life Easier Shutterstock Imagine your day-to-day life suddenly got a whole lot easier, and not because anything major changed. You still have your same job, friends, and family, but as if by magic—everything is simpler. Sounds good, right?! Here’s the thing: It can happen for you. All you have to do is employ some creative, intelligent, and time-saving strategies to boost your productivity and efficiency....

30 Life Changes You Should Make After 30 Shutterstock In your twenties, you’re trying to figure things out. You probably graduated college, scored a great job, and are figuring out how to be an actual adult. Then when you reach 30, it’s time to step it up and be the adult you were trying to be. Whether it’s finally creating a budget, investing in quality kitchen essentials, or meeting with financial planners, here are 30 life changes you should make after hitting the big 3-0....

30 Stores Open on Thanksgiving Day Shutterstock You’ve stuffed yourself with turkey and pumpkin pie, cleaned the table and loaded the dishwasher, and said goodbye to your family members—now what? If you’re looking to get a head start on your Black Friday shopping, there are plenty of stores open on Thanksgiving. Most of these retailers are open all day, which could very well save the day if you forgot to buy the crispy onions for your green bean casserole or if you find yourself in a minor first-aid emergency....

30 Things You’re Doing That Are Annoying Your Kids Shutterstock Fact: Kids get annoyed by their parents. If you think your very existence isn’t making them constantly roll their eyes and groan under their breath, you’re living in a fantasy world. That’s just the parent-child dynamic. But you can lessen some of that pressure. They’ll never completely accept you as a non-embarrassing human being whose sole purpose isn’t to humiliate them in front of their peers—because, c’mon, you both know that isn’t true—but there are ways to broker a peace, where you’re only mortifying to them some of the time....

34 States That Will Have Unusually Hot Falls This Year iStock We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it looks like sweater weather isn’t arriving anytime soon for much of the East Coast and Southwest, as well as parts of the Northwest. AccuWeather meteorologists are predicting a slower transition to autumn this year, with temperatures up to three degrees higher than historical averages due to “lingering summer heat, tropical storms, hurricanes, wildfires, [and] smoky haze....

34 Things to Do in Kansas City During Your Next Trip Shutterstock / NicoElNino Kansas City is the largest city in Missouri. It also ranks as the 29th most populated city in the United States, with over 500,000 residents. Typically, you can find them scattered around the 100 barbecue restaurants located around the city, admiring its 200 some fountains, or soaking up some local jazz. Fun fact: The city boasts its own special musical style....

4 Tips for Wearing Flare-Leg Jeans Over 60, Stylists Say Tinxi / Shutterstock They say fashion moves in 20-year cycles—meaning you’re bound to see some of your favorite trends resurface at some point. And that’s certainly true of flare-leg jeans: While straight-leg and skinny styles have dominated the scene for some time now, flares are suddenly seeing a major resurgence on the runways as well as at your local boutiques....

40 Genius Ways to Simplify Your Life After 40 Shutterstock While people are often eager to tell you that your 40s will be your best decade ever—a time when your career, finances, and relationships have reached their natural apex—what most people aren’t so forthcoming about is the undeniable toll the great balancing act of being 40 can take. You may be proud of your accomplishments, but with a seemingly never-ending to-do list, it’s no surprise that the challenges of this pivotal decade often feel like they outweigh its merits....

40 Things You Shouldn’t Believe After 40 Shutterstock You probably know growing older requires changing certain habits for the sake of your health. Well, you should be doing the same for your mental health, as well. And that means changing the way you think. After all, if you evolve your belief system into middle age—shedding outdated ways of thinking that are no longer useful—you’ll find that you’re a much happier person....

5 Couple Arguments That Actually Keep You Together Longer, Experts Say Goksi / Shutterstock It’s never fun to argue with your partner. Whether you’re feuding with each other over something major, like which city you want to live in, or less consequential, like repeated lateness from one member of the couple, disagreements can cause anxiety, stress, and displeasure (after all, we’d much rather be at a candlelit dinner than flinging insults at each other)....

5 Dollar Tree Drunk Elephant Dupes Hitting Shelves This Week Shutterstock Run, do not walk: Dollar Tree just released a new line of Drunk Elephant dupes from the skincare brand Dermasil. It’s no secret that the discount retailer is a treasure trove of affordable beauty products , especially when it comes to cheaper alternatives for luxe brands. TikToker @itsjosezarate recently spotted five new Drunk Elephant dupes that just hit the shelves at his neighborhood Dollar Tree this week—and you can save up to $78....

5 Most Caring Zodiac Signs, According to Astrologers iStock Most decent human beings will step in to help a friend in crisis or a family member who’s sick. However, some people possess an innate sense of compassion that extends far beyond the norm. They can tell when you’re having a bad day, bringing you your favorite coffee to cheer you up. Or, they know exactly how to make you feel special when you’ve gotten that big promotion at work....

5 Shows to Watch If You Loved “Nobody Wants This” <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/06/2669338888_2689_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=“5 Shows to Watch If You Loved “Nobody Wants This” - 1”> Netflix If you also fell in love with Noah and Joanne on Nobody Wants This , then you, too, are anxiously twiddling your thumbs in anticipation of a second season. As of this writing, Netflix hasn’t confirmed the fate of Nobody Wants This —but creator Erin Foster , whose real-life love story inspired the rom-com series, has hopeful news for fans....

5 Small Ways You’re Ruining Your Relationship Without Realizing It, Say Therapists fizkes / Shutterstock We all know that perfect relationships don’t exist (nope, not even Barack and Michelle) and it’s natural to have times when you and your partner just aren’t on the same page . These ups and downs are normal, but are you making them worse without even realizing it? Not all relationships end from big blowouts and fights, it can happen gradually as things build up over time....

5 Subtle Signs Your Partner Is Not Over Their Ex, Relationship Experts Say iStock Most people end up seriously dating more than one person in their lives. Unfortunately, this means you may find out that your partner’s past isn’t really in the past. In order to avoid feeling brokenhearted after a breakup , people will often try moving on before they’re actually ready—and that can easily wreck their next relationship. After all, no one wants to find out their significant other is still hung up on a lost love....

5 Surprising Household Uses for Aspirin, According to Experts Irin Fierce / Shutterstock Aspirin is a small but mighty drug. Just one capsule can ease a headache, lower a fever, and reduce muscle pain to a considerable degree. And that’s just what it tells you on the label. But, according to experts, aspirin can do so much more, like helping you clean around the house and remove pesky laundry stains ....

5 Things in Your Yard That Are Attracting Deer Eric Buermeyer / Shutterstock Seeing deer used to be reserved for hikes through the woods or driving along rural roads. But today, it’s not uncommon to spot these animals strolling down residential streets or even making their way into our own backyards. The Cornell Deer Project explains that this shift is a result of the U.S. eliminating many of deers’ predators, such as wolves and mountain lions, as well as increased construction in their natural habitats....