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iStock READ THIS NEXT: New Hit Netflix Movie Slammed as “Propaganda” by Outraged Viewers . Shutterstock You can binge your favorite TV shows and movies on any number of streaming platforms. But with hits like Squid Game and Stranger Things , Netflix has been well regarded for its original content. A recent Morgan Stanley survey found that most U.S. consumers think this service offers the best original programming out of any platform, per Variety ....

Netflix Quietly Released a Must-Watch Documentary Everyone’s Talking About Netflix Ready, Steady, Cut Netflix really does offer something for everyone—but true crime is one genre where the streaming giant truly shines. Fans of Netflix hits such as Worst Roommate Ever are sure to love Worst Ex Ever, which is currently at the top of the Netflix charts. This true crime series tells the stories of relationships that went very badly wrong....

Never Leave Your Car Without Doing This First, Police Say in New Warning Bilanol / Shutterstock Parking can be stressful under the best of circumstances, but it’s made even worse when you’re in a rush and can’t find any spots—or if you’ve never been that adept at parallel parking. Once you’ve secured a spot, however, you should be able to breathe easy. And that can’t happen if you know your car might be targeted by criminals ....

New Law Could Ban Self-Checkout at Walmart and Target Shutterstock At times, using self-checkout was the only option many of us had when shopping at certain stores. But recently, several retailers have started to curb their reliance on these machines amid rising theft and customer complaints. And now, a new law could force some stores to ban self-checkout altogether. On Feb. 16, California Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas introduced a new bill to the state senate targeting “self-checkout stations in large grocery and drug retail stores,” according to Smallwood-Cuevas’ website ....

New Smart Mask Can Alert You to Health Problems Just From Your Breath Shutterstock Though they aren’t always the most stylish of accessories, wearable smart devices come with their fair share of benefits. For example, smartwatches can alert you of abnormal heart rate activity while also monitoring your fitness progress. Smart rings can also track body temperature, sleep quality, breathing regularity, and stress levels. And now, there’s a new wearable smart device on the market that can inform users about their respiratory health—something many are eager to get control of given the recent COVID surge and with flu season right around the corner....

Norovirus Cases Are Spiking in the U.S.—Here’s Where Shutterstock Chances are you’ve had one or two run-ins with a stomach bug , formally known as norovirus . According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this uncomfortable illness is the leading cause of vomiting and diarrhea, as well as foodborne illness, in the U.S. And at the current moment, cases of the virus are spiking. RELATED: RSV Levels Are “Very High” and “High” in These 21 States ....

Nutritionist Reveals 3 “Gross” Foods She’ll Never Eat and the Horrifying Reasons Why iStock Most of us think carefully when it comes to the foods we’re eating, whether we’re trying lose weight or just want to eat better. But even the most health-conscious eaters could be consuming things that are a little, well, unwise. Leanne Ely , a certified nutritionist and founder of SavingDinner.com, shares expert guidance to viewers through her TikTok account, @savingdinner....

Office Supply Stores, Including Staples, Are Closing, Starting March 25 Shutterstock Companies have been bringing new meaning to spring cleaning these days. Over the past few weeks, multiple retailers have announced new store closures for the upcoming season—including popular chains like Walmart , Target , Walgreens, and CVS —and the list just got even longer. Now, several office supply store chains, including Staples, have confirmed that they’ll also be making shutdowns this spring....

People Who Live to 100 Eat the “World’s Healthiest Breakfast,” Researcher Says iStock Is there actually a secret to living longer , or are some people just luckier than others? The answer is likely a little of both, though scientists have long agreed that there are certain innate and behavioral factors that may help you stay healthier as you age. One of these is what you eat—and that goes for the day’s most important meal....

Popcorn and Rice Cakes Sold Nationwide Recalled Due to Health Concerns VasiliyBudarin / Shutterstock In just the first month of 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued three recall announcements for popcorn products . Avery’s Savory Popcorn was the first to be pulled, per a Jan. 3 FDA notice, due to undeclared milk , soy, peanuts, tree nuts, and sulfites. One week later, popcorn and other snacks sold at Daiso stores were recalled due to undeclared allergens....

Popular Boy Names for Your Little Bundle of Joy Shutterstock / Dasha Petrenko You made the announcement, you’ve set up the nursery, you may have already given birth —but there’s one last thing you need to do before announcing your baby to the world: name them . As many parents can attest, it’s not as easy as it sounds. With that in mind, we put together a list of possibilities for soon-to-be moms and dads still struggling with the decision....

Popular Discount Stores, Including Marshalls, Are Closing Starting Jan. 14 Shutterstock With the new year come new reasons to save . Whether you’ve added budgeting to your New Year’s resolutions or you’re saving up for a summer vacation in 2023, there’s a good chance you’ll be trying to cut costs by shopping at discount stores. But some customers may soon have trouble accessing their favorite shops. Popular discount chains, including Marshalls, are already gearing up to close certain locations....

Priscilla Presley Reveals Troubling Warning Signs Before Lisa Marie’s Death Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images In January of this year, Lisa Marie Presley died at the age of 54. At the time, it was reported that she had been hospitalized for possible cardiac arrest, but in July, an autopsy determined that she had died due to small bowel obstruction, which was related to a weight-loss surgery she had undergone years prior. In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter , Lisa Marie’s mother, Priscilla Presley , opened up about her daughter’s shocking death and the warning sign she noticed just days before the singer-songwriter and Elvis Presley ‘s only child passed away....

Ryan Gosling Called Sandra Bullock “One of the Greatest Girlfriends” Despite 16-Year Age Gap FRANCOIS GUILLOT/AFP via Getty Images The early 2000s saw Hollywood sizzle with a surprising romance between one of its biggest stars and a much-younger up-and-comer. That couple was Sandra Bullock and Ryan Gosling , who found love on set despite an age gap of more than 16 years. Although the relationship didn’t last, the two have looked back fondly on it and praised each other in the decades since they parted ways....

Scammers Are Targeting Older Adults in a Costly New Way, FBI Warns iStock Scammers will do whatever they can to scam you out of your money or personal information. Their schemes may start with something as simple as a “hi” text message , or utilize the names of well-known retailers . But no matter what they choose to do, these con artists often rely on tricking their victims through technology—which is sometimes easier to pull off for those of us who grew up before the age of smartphones and social media....

Scientists Push Back Against Recent “Tsunami” Dementia Prediction: “Message of Hope” <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/06/2671615651_8350_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=“Scientists Push Back Against Recent “Tsunami” Dementia Prediction: “Message of Hope” - 1”> iStock Of all the health issues we face as we get older, the threat of developing dementia could feel like it’s the most inevitable . Unfortunately, research published earlier this year reinforced this grim outlook for the future, forecasting a doubling of people diagnosed with cognitive decline by the year 2060 to 42 percent of the population aged 55 and older....

See Dick Van Dyke’s Son & “Diagnosis: Murder” Co-Star, Barry, Now at 71 CBS Television Distribution Barry Van Dyke , second son of sitcom legend Dick Van Dyke , made his acting debut as a child in his father’s eponymous show in 1962. As an adult, he continued acting, first on The New Dick Van Dyke Show , then with roles on shows including Galactic 1980 , Airwolf II , and The A-Team before returning to his dad’s side in 1988 in the Van Dyke Show ....

Severe Weather Just Changed Yellowstone National Park Forever—Here’s How Shutterstock If you have an upcoming trip to Yellowstone National Park planned, you’re not alone: Around four million people visit Yellowstone every single year, with the summer months being the most popular time to visit. The park, which spans more than two million acres of land across the states of Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, was first established in 1872—making it the oldest and one of the largest national parks in the U....

She Played Ellen Craig on “St. Elsewhere.” See Bonnie Bartlett Now at 93. Vinnie Zuffante/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images READ THIS NEXT: She Played Ma on Little House on the Prairie . See Karen Grassle Now at 80. Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images Prior to St. Elsewhere , Bartlett had appeared in dozens of TV shows, including Emergency! , The Waltons , The Rockford Files , Hart to Hart , and Knot’s Landing , in addition to several TV movies and a few feature films....

She Played Trina on “Mad TV.” See Mo Collins Now at 56. Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution From 1998 to 2004, Mo Collins made audiences laugh on the sketch comedy show Mad TV , playing characters including the high-waist jeans-wearing Lorraine Swanson and Doreen Larkin, mother to Michael McDonald’s Stuart . Read on to find out what the comedian and actor has been up to since her Mad TV days and to hear about Lorraine’s surprising pandemic return....