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46 Volcanoes Are Erupting Right Now—What That Means for Us Wirestock Creators / Shutterstock The thought of any volcanic eruption is a bit unsettling—but thankfully, that’s not something that likely crosses your mind on a daily basis. Recently, however, there’s been somewhat constant chatter about volcanoes, which has many nerves rattled. According to the U.S Geological Survey (USGS), between 50 and 60 volcanoes erupt each year , averaging about one per week....

5 Best Colors to Wear If You Have Cool Skin Undertones, Stylists Say iStock Everyone’s obsessed with color analysis these days. The practice, which has been going viral on social media, involves studying your natural coloring to find a smattering of hues that look best on you. At its most basic level, color analysis assesses your skin’s undertones and whether you lean warm or cool. Not sure? Take a look at the color of your veins on the inside of your wrist; if they’re more blue, you’re likely cool; if they’re more green, you’re likely warm....

5 Best New Aldi Bedroom Essentials Hitting Shelves This Week Shutterstock Aldi is one of the world’s most amazing grocery stores. Once just a destination for affordable food and gourmet groceries for less, the brand has expanded in every direction. Need new shoes? Head over to Aldi, where they sell everything from Nike dupes to faux Birkenstocks. Looking for seasonal decor? They have a great selection of candles, blankets, and throw pillows....

5 Best Shoes for Knee Pain, Podiatrists Say Shutterstock Knee pain can stop you in your tracks—and if you’re wearing the wrong shoes, it should. Donning certain sneakers can cause or exacerbate knee pain since the bones, ligaments, muscles, and tendons in your feet and knees are all interconnected. In fact, podiatrists say there are a handful of key qualities you should always look out for when shoe shopping and that these can help fight back against persistent knee pain....

5 Best Ways to Increase Your GLP-1 Naturally for Weight Loss, Doctors Say iStock According to a 2024 poll conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation, 22 percent of people who a doctor has told that they are overweight or obese within the last five years have tried taking weight loss medication . Among the remaining 78 percent are plenty of people for whom weight loss medications may not be a good fit....

5 Effective Ways to Stop a Fight With Your Partner, According to Therapists iStock While you’re bound to disagree with your partner from time to time in any relationship, these small disputes don’t have to turn into a full-blown fight. The problem is that when we’re in the middle of an argument, it often feels like a serious spat is inevitable—and that can do real damage in the long-run. Heated arguments make both parties feel misunderstood and unheard, which may eventually “lead to a breakdown in communication and trust,” Kalley Hartman , LMFT, a licensed therapist and clinical director at Ocean Recovery in Newport Beach, California, tells Best Life ....

5 Red Flags That Your Partner Is a Narcissist, According to Therapists ShotPrime Studio / Shutterstock You’ve likely heard the term “narcissist” thrown around in relation to friends, family members, and partners. To some, the word simply refers to a person who thinks highly of themselves or is notably self-centered . But to mental health professionals, the term suggests narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) and has criteria for diagnosis. “The narcissistic personality is comprised of the following core traits: lack of empathy, selfishness, deceit, manipulation, exploitation, entitlement, and a grandiose sense of self-importance,” explains Laura Bonk , MA, PLPC, a therapist at Heartland Therapy Connection ....

5 Secret Ways Dollar Tree & Dollar General Are Ripping You Off Shutterstock The popularity of dollar stores in America has been spiking in recent years as households on a tight budget look for everyday items at affordable discounts. As of 2024, there are over 38,000 dollar stores across the U.S., with Dollar Tree and Dollar General holding court as part of the top 100 leading retailers in the country....

5 Signs Your Partner Is Jealous of You, According to Therapists astarot / Shutterstock When jealousy rears its ugly head, it can have a tremendous impact on any relationship, including romantic ones. Whether you’ve felt jealous of your partner or been on the receiving end of these emotions, it’s never fun to navigate. However, therapists do say that some feelings of jealousy are normal—we’ve all felt those pangs at one point—but when they start to control someone’s behavior, serious issues can arise....

5 Superstitions That Might Actually Be Real, Astrologers Say Gagarin Iurii / Shutterstock Superstitions are heavily engrained in our culture. Before you turned five, you probably knew to avoid stepping on sidewalk cracks, lest you break your mother’s back, and to stay away from broken mirrors, or you’d be doomed with seven years of bad luck . But as you grew up, you probably learned that superstitions weren’t real—and while it might still give you pause to open an umbrella indoors or walk under a ladder, you don’t feel like your luck is in danger....

5 Supplements That Can Damage Your Liver, Doctors Say Shidlovski/Shutterstock It’s not at all uncommon for people to turn to supplements to improve their health routine . After all, supplements can help round out a balanced diet to ensure you’re getting all of the essential vitamins and minerals your body needs to function properly. However, just like anything else we put into our bodies, there are some supplements that can pose a potential risk—and even damage vital organs, such as your liver....

5 Warning Signs Your Partner Is Falling Out of Love With You Motortion Films / Shutterstock Being in love is truly a magical feeling—and in a long-term relationship, that deep connection is integral to your partnership. But as time goes on, sometimes love can fade —even when we don’t want it to. If you feel your partner pulling away, there are a few key warning signs that they’re actually falling out of love, therapists say....

5 Wayfair Living Room Finds Interior Designers Swear By Shutterstock Wayfair Henderson recommends Edgar 100% Cotton Throw Pillow , $29.99 each and offered in a rainbow of color options. The 18 x 18 pillows are “Super quality,” according to shoppers. “Nice, dense feather pillows and a lovely velvet fabric,” says one. RELATED: 7 Best New Kohl’s Home Finds Hitting Shelves This Week . Wayfair This Gracie Oaks Round Modern Coffee Table is an easy way to add a different material to your space already drowning in upholstery and wood....

50 Things You Should Toss from Your House After Turning 50 Shutterstock Thanks in part to hugely popular TV shows like Tidying Up with Marie Kondo , more Americans than ever are trying to liberate themselves from the unnecessary junk in their homes. Although this purging can be beneficial at any age, it’s especially useful when you’ve reached 50. Why is the half-century mark such an important time? Well, after five decades on the planet, a person has a way of accumulating some unnecessary items....

50 Ways Life Has Changed in the Last 50 Years Shutterstock We’ve all heard members of older generations start a story with an eye-roll-prompting, “Back in my day,” which is then followed by a seemingly endless list of ways things have changed in the intervening years (generally portrayed in a negative lens). However, while those tales of walking 10 miles in the snow may be a little stale, there’s no denying that life has changed in some seriously significant ways over the last half-century....

6 Items You Should Never Use in the Shower, According to Experts FG Trade/iStock We all have our preferences when it comes to how we shower. Some of us like to roll out of bed first thing in the morning and use the cleaning ritual as a way to wake up and take on the day. Others choose to hold off until nighttime , when they can rinse off before getting into bed....

6 Mental Health Benefits of Listening to Audiobooks PeopleImages.com - Yuri A / Shutterstock In recent years, audiobooks have skyrocketed in popularity, becoming a favorite pastime for many throughout the early pandemic. In fact, in 2020 alone, the audiobook industry saw a 12 percent hike over previous sales, making it the fastest-growing format in book publishing, according to Writers Digest . This is especially good news since listening to audiobooks comes with a wide range of mental health benefits....

6 Mindfulness Tips to Feel Amazing Every Day in Retirement iStock Many of us can’t wait until the moment we finally get to retire . But once you no longer have to show up to work every day, all that free time can make for a challenging adjustment. You may start to stress over how to fill your hours, and find that your sense of purpose has dwindled. That’s why experts like Kate Ingram , MPH, a certified yoga teacher working with The Vitality Dietitians, recommend mindfulness to “help you feel more balanced” during this major life transition....

6 Secrets Kroger Doesn’t Want You to Know Shutterstock / Kevin Chen Images When it comes to shopping for groceries , Kroger is a go-to for millions of customers thanks to its sheer size alone. The supermarket chain is the largest dedicated grocer in the U.S., with about 2,800 stores under its umbrella—including the King Soopers, Dillons, and Ralphs brands—that span 35 states. That means that practically no matter where you live, there’s a good chance there’s one nearby....

6 Signs You’re Dating a Mama’s Boy Shutterstock His mom. Yes, that. It doesn’t matter if you love her or hate her, your partner’s mother (or your mother in law) is guaranteed to be a sensitive or politically fraught topic—especially if it feels as though he’s always putting her interests above yours, or he refuses to draw any sort of boundaries between your relationship and her. But when is too much, well, too much?...