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I’m a Veterinarian and These Are the Top 5 Neediest Dog Breeds Rosa Jay/Shutterstock Of course, all dogs require love and attention. But some breeds take it one step further by needing more than simple belly rubs and snuggles . Adam Christman , DVM, chief veterinary officer for dvm360, says five dog breeds, specifically, are the neediest, based on veterinary visits, insurance claims, and breed predispositions. Keep reading to find out more about them....

If You Shop at Kohl’s, Prepare for This “Efficient” Change at All 1,100 Stores Ken Wolter / Shutterstock Kohl’s department stores date back to 1962, which is how it became a trusted name that many of us rely on when we need a closet refresh or have to go back-to-school shopping. These stores have something for everyone in your household—even our furry family members–but they’ve been missing one key feature. That is, until now....

Is Temu Legit? Things to Know Before You Shop Markus Mainka / Shutterstock It was the 2023 Super Bowl that put Temu on the map in the U.S., but it was arguably this year’s game that made the online shopping powerhouse a household name. For the 2024 Super Bowl, Temu dropped $15 million on ads and giveaways, enticing viewers to “shop like a billionaire” despite its rock-bottom prices on everything from swimsuits to cell phone cases to ceiling fans....

It’s Rat Season—Here Are 8 Ways to Keep Them Out of Your House New Africa / Shutterstock Have you been seeing more rats than usual? That’s because it’s rat season. Like snakes and other rodents , once cooler temperatures arrive, rats start thinking about escaping the cold and finding food sources for the winter ahead. Additionally, rats reproduce throughout spring and summer, so there’s a rat population boom in the fall, according to Charles van Rees , conservation scientist and editor-in-chief of Gulo in Nature ....

James Cameron Finally Admits Jack Could Have Lived at the End of “Titanic” <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/titanic.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=“Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio in “Titanic” - 1”> Paramount Pictures It’s been 84 years —sorry, 25 years since the blockbuster Titanic hit theaters on Dec. 19, 1997. And while the movie is still beloved and constantly airing on TV, there’s one aspect that some viewers still can’t get over: Jack ( Leonardo DiCaprio ) freezing to death in the ocean while Rose ( Kate Winslet ) survives by laying on a floating piece of debris....

Jenny Craig Could Disappear for Good—Iconic Weight-Loss Company Is Shutting Down iStock Endorsed by celebrities like Mariah Carey and Ross Mathews , Jenny Craig has been one of the most well-known names in the weight-loss space since the 1980s. This popular program has long been revered for its prepackaged frozen foods and detailed meal plans that have helped people lose weight while also adopting a healthier diet for decades now. But as new trends like the use of Ozempic take hold across the U....

Joan Rivers Claimed That Jerry Lewis Threatened to Send Men to Beat Her Up Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images Jerry Lewis once famously commented that he didn’t like any female comedians , going on to say he tended to see a woman doing comedy instead as “a producing machine that brings babies in the world,” according to Entertainment Weekly . So it comes as little surprise that the late The Disorderly Orderly actor was no fan of boundary-pushing comedian Joan Rivers , who blazed a path through the boys’ club of comedy in the 1960s to become the first woman to host a late-night talk show on network television....

Joe Manganiello Says “Spider-Man” Crew Member Offered Him $100 to Really Punch Tobey Maguire Sony Pictures Releasing Over the years, actor Tobey Maguire has occasionally made headlines for his rumored bad behavior both on- and off-set. The 48-year-old has tussled with the paparazzi on occasion, and many believe that Player X, the villanious character played by Michael Cera in the 2017 poker drama Molly’s Game , is based on him. Whether that’s true of not, it seems that Maguire was not universally beloved on the set of the first Spider-Man movie , which was released in 2002....

Kroger and These Other Grocery Chains Are Closing Locations, Starting Oct. 7 Shutterstock A new store closure seems to make headlines every day. It’s not just small businesses —although those were among the stores hit hardest in the early days of the COVID pandemic. Larger chains like Bed Bath & Beyond and Sears have also been forced to shut down a huge number of locations over the past couple years. And despite being essential businesses, grocery stores aren’t immune to the economic climate....

Lea Michele Was “Nothing But a Nightmare” to Work With, Co-Stars Claim DFree / Shutterstock It’s one thing for there to be a feud or a disagreement between two celebrities—it’s quite another when several actors speak out against one person. In June 2020, that’s exactly what happened when Lea Michele ‘s on-set behavior was criticized and called out by multiple co-workers from different projects that she’s worked on. Michele, who is best known for starring on the TV series Glee for six seasons, was first told she made work a “living hell” for one Glee co-star in June 2020....

Life Expectancy Study Finds Regional Disparities in the U.S. Photo by Eric Saunders on Unsplash You’ve probably heard that heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. Meanwhile, a controversial new study suggests that eating too much chicken can increase the risk of mortality. In today’s world, the amount of research on health risks and mortality can be overwhelming. Now, a new study, published on Monday in the JAMA Network Open , found that geography plays a significant role too....

Man Loses 157 Pounds in 2 Years With One “Pain-Free” Exercise Shutterstock While it’s no secret that exercise can help you slim down, the most effective workouts might seem too challenging for people trying to kickstart their weight-loss journeys . But you may not have to step too far outside your comfort zone to reach your goals. In a new interview with the South China Morning Post , a 53-year-old man opened up about how he was able to lose 157 pounds in just two years, and the “pain-free” weighted sled exercise that helped him get there....

Marshalls and T.J. Maxx Just Pulled This Home Product After 19 Injuries Shutterstock For many shoppers, T.J. Maxx and Marshalls are irreplaceable stops on the retail circuit. The beloved stores have created devoted fan bases by providing everything from clothing to cookware at bargain prices. Even home decor offerings factor into the shops’ appeal, along with the vast inventory available at sister retailers Homesense and Home Goods . But if you’ve recently picked up any items from the popular stores, you may want to take a minute to make sure it’s not putting you or your loved ones in danger....

Measles Now Spreading in 9 States Amid “Staggering” Outbreak, CDC Warns Rini Rezeki/iStock Living in a post-COVID-19 pandemic world has made us all a little more aware of viruses and other ailments that begin to infect an increasing number of people or reach new areas . Fortunately, health officials are tasked with spotting any troubling trends or developing crises so we can work to stop them from growing into a full-blown emergency....

Meryl Streep Overheard a Producer Call Her “Ugly” in Italian During an Audition Jemal Countess/WireImage With auditioning comes rejection, even for someone as talented as Meryl Streep . On a 2015 episode of The Graham Norton Show , the actor who set the record for Academy Award nominations recounted an early audition that resulted in her being insulted by the film’s producer before she could even read for the role. Streep said that she overheard a Hollywood power player call her “ugly” in Italian, without realizing that she could understand what he was saying....

Millennials, Remember Limited Too? The Brand Is Making a Comeback for Adults MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images Growing up as a tween in the late ’90s/early 2000s, there was quite possibly nothing more exciting than my mom taking me to the mall. Yes, I loved the Sun Ripened Raspberry body spray from Bath & Body Works and the endless butterfly clips from Claire’s. But it was stepping into Limited Too that truly felt like Christmas morning....

More Sun Is Coming: Here’s Which States Will Get the Most Daylight This Month Shutterstock Much of the country is very much still in need of their down jackets, and some states are even getting hit with a blizzard this week. But at least this transitional time from winter to spring will afford us more sunlight. Meteorologists at AccuWeather just released a detailed map of how much additional daylight each U....

My Best Life: Frédéric Malle Talks Bespoke Suits, Fine Wine, and the Pens He Can’t Live Without Shutterstock “I’m a specialist in perfumery,” says Frédéric Malle , “but I like to keep a broad scope.” The 55-year-old Parisian transplant, whose grandfather founded Parfums Christian Dior, finds the term “Renaissance man” pompous, but it’s hard to think of anyone in the fragrance industry who borrows elements from art, architecture, and even automobiles as skillfully as he has with Editions de Parfums....

Never Do This With Your Phone in Public, FBI Warns iStock Our cell phones go with us just about everywhere now, from room to room in our homes to our daily errands and appointments outside of the house. Most of us aren’t worried about losing our phone or getting it swiped by thieves, but there are other safety issues we probably haven’t even considered. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is now looking to warn Americans about more than just keeping a watchful eye on their devices around strangers....

New $3 Blood Test Is “Groundbreaking” in Detecting Cancer, Doctors Say iStock When it comes to cancer, early detection is often the key to a good prognosis. That’s why researchers are continually looking for new ways to identify the biomarkers that could point to a problem earlier. Now, a team of researchers has developed a “groundbreaking” new $3 blood test to add to the cancer detection arsenal. Read on for everything you need to know about the multi-cancer detecting test, which requires just a small draw of blood and can give patients answers in just hours....