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Can’t Poop on Vacation? Gastroenterologist Shares His Tips to Get Things Moving iStock Finally getting to take that long-awaited vacation is meant to be the most relaxing experience possible—but it can be nothing short of miserable if you suddenly experience trouble staying regular in the bathroom . Unfortunately, whether it’s due to a change in diet, daily routine, or biorhythm, that heavy feeling of constipation isn’t at all uncommon. In a recent video posted to TikTok by Joseph Salhab , MD, a board-certified gastroenterologist , one traveler aired her frustrations , saying: “The ‘out of town shutdown’ is a real thing!...

Candy Lovers, Take Caution: New Law Bans Ingredient in Skittles, Nerds, and More iStock With Halloween just around the corner, most of us are getting ready to stock up on some seasonal favorites—whether for trick-or-treaters or just for us. But your candy of choice could be at risk of being pulled from shelves, depending on what’s in it. A new bill that was just signed into law in California bans a popular ingredient found in Skittles, Nerds, and many more beloved treats....

Certain Foods Trigger Natural Ozempic-Like Weight Loss Effect, Doctor Says Elnur/Shutterstock A new class of weight loss drugs has recently upended the way that many people think of overweight and obesity. These drugs, which include Ozempic and Wegovy, contain the active ingredient semaglutide—traditionally used to treat Type 2 diabetes and control one’s blood sugar. As with any medication, there are risks and benefits associated with taking Ozempic or Wegovy. However, some patients have had particularly harrowing experiences on those drugs, and have shared them in great detail....

Chase Customers Say Their Accounts Are Being Closed Suddenly Shutterstock Most of our money is handled electronically these days. We keep our life savings hidden away in bank accounts , using wires, cards, and even digital apps to transfer our funds when we need to make payments. And since we’re not usually seeing money change hands with our own eyes, we have to have a certain level of trust in the companies we choose to bank with....

Cher Started Dating Warren Beatty at 16 After He Almost Hit Her With His Car Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images Before she was one half of Sonny & Cher , the artist born Cherilyn Sarkisian was an ordinary high school sophomore excited to get her driver’s license. That license would lead to her first relationship with a famous man when a near fender bender resulted in the future star meeting actor Warren Beatty , nine years her senior....

Cheryl Burke Reveals the “Curse” That Plagues Celeb “DWTS” Contestants <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/10/dwts-main.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=“Cheryl Burke and Drew Lachey on the “DWTS” tour in 2007 - 1”> Barry Brecheisen/WireImage via Getty Images A number of real relationships—and plenty of dating rumors—have come out of Dancing With the Stars pairing professional dancers with celebrities for the competition. But, on the other side of the coin, there are those relationships that have ended during the show....

Costco Is Being Sued Over the Tuna It Sells Ilze_Lucero / Shutterstock Mega-retailers face their fair share of lawsuits—it comes with the territory. Last summer, Walmart was sued for allegedly having lead and arsenic in certain Great Value-brand herbs and spices . And Dollar General is still dealing with an ongoing lawsuit and restraining order related to overcharging customers. Now, Costco is the one under fire, this time due to the tuna that it sells....

COVID’s “Extreme Inflammatory Response” Can Hurt Your Heart, New Research Shows <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/06/2671100366_8630_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=“COVID’s “Extreme Inflammatory Response” Can Hurt Your Heart, New Research Shows - 1”> Shutterstock Scientists are still trying to wrap their heads around the effects of long COVID, which data shows is affecting more than 1 million children and 20 million adults in the U.S. Common long-COVID symptoms include fatigue, brain fog, excess thirst, chronic cough, and more, according to a 2023 study ....

Dentists Warn That Ozempic Can Wreak Havoc on Your Teeth and Gums Shutterstock Earlier this week, Best Life reported on a troubling new side effect of popular weight-loss drugs: “ Ozempic mouth .” The rapid weight loss that usually results from these medications can cause “sunken cheeks, saggy jowls, [and] deeper lines around the mouth,” all of which contribute to a “prematurely aged appearance,” said Ed Robinson , one of the UK’s top aesthetic doctors , in an interview with The Sun ....

Dermatologists Warn Against This Common Makeup Removal Mistake Shutterstock Proper makeup removal is crucial for healthy, beautiful skin —a good cleanser is key in your skincare routine, and using makeup wipes can be tempting to save time and effort. The problem is when using makeup wipes becomes the norm, instead of an in-case-of-emergency backup. Experts warn using wipes can exacerbate skin issues and wreak havoc on your complexion. “In a pinch, it’s probably fine for most people to use a makeup wipe,” Dr....

Doctor Reveals Why You Have to Poop Right After Eating—And What to Do About It iStock When you gotta go, you gotta go. While some foods are known to trigger a No. 2 bathroom situation (like figs and kiwis ), it isn’t totally normal to have to poop after you eat every single time . “This happens because of a thing called the gastrocolic reflex,” explains gut and liver doctor Saurabh Sethi in a TikTok video ....

Doctor Shares Her #1 Diet Tip to Lose That Stubborn Belly Fat After Menopause Shutterstock Whether you’re struggling with night sweats or battling brain fog , it’s not easy navigating the many changes that come with menopause. On top of so many other distressing symptoms, it’s also common for women to gain weight as their hormones shift—a fact that can be especially frustrating when belly fat seems to appear out of nowhere and sticks around stubbornly....

Doctors Say This 1 Superfood Can Lower Your Dementia and Alzheimer’s Risk Shutterstock Right now, over 6.7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease , a number expected to more than double by 2060, the Alzheimer’s Association says. Caused by overlapping factors including age, genetics, and lifestyle, only some aspects of your Alzheimer’s risk are possible to change. While you can’t determine your genetics or turn back the clock on aging, you can alter your diet to give yourself the best shot at healthy cognitive function in old age....

Dollar General “Jeopardizes the Safety of Everyone in Their Stores,” Official Warns Shutterstock Over the past few years, Dollar General has significantly grown its physical presence across the U.S. The retailer now has over 19,000 store in the country, and it is still in the process of opening even more locations. At a time where everything is more expensive, having more discount stores around may seem like a good thing. But some disagree, as Dollar General is being cited once again for dangerous conditions....

Dozens of Birds Are Being Renamed Because of “Offensive Connotations” iStock In recent years, the U.S. has seen many name changes intended to remove offensive connotations . In Sept. 2022, the U.S. Department of the Interior released new names for nearly 650 geographic features that used the word “squaw,” which was deemed offensive. Several professional sports teams, like the Cleveland Indians and the Washington Redskins, have also changed their monikers. With that in mind, it only makes sense that more and more names are being scrutinized....

Drivers Across the Country Are Finding Snakes Hiding in Their Cars—Here’s Why Shutterstock Encountering a snake on a hiking trail isn’t unheard of. Likewise, finding a coiled snake in a garden shed or even sheltering in your garage isn’t totally out of the norm. However, witnessing a snake slither out from your car’s hood ? Now, that’s scary—and seemingly, becoming more and more common. Folks across the country have been sharing their snake horror stories, many of which have happened mid-drive....

Drug Therapy: How Taking Medicine Today Could Save Your Life Tomorrow Shutterstock Ed Note : This article originally appeared in the Spring/Summer 2004 issue of Best Life. Paul Hoffman was surfing in some rough water off the coast of Southern California when he felt what he calls the “lung frost” descend again. Hoffman, a 50-year-old professor of philosophy at the University of California at Riverside, had coined this phrase in childhood when a sudden sprint in the winter air made his lungs ache....

Eating These 5 Superfoods Can Slow Down Aging, Researchers Discover iStock RELATED: The 3 “Ultraprocessed” Foods You Must Avoid for a Longer Life, 30-Year Study Finds . Shutterstock A new research paper published in the journal Aging found that eating plant-based foods containing methyl adaptogens can slow down aging in men. Methyl adaptogens are naturally occurring compounds known to support healthy aging, but more specifically, to help reduce cardiovascular risk and cognitive decline....

Emily Blunt Says Tom Cruise Had a Shocking Reaction to Her Crying on Set <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/12/emily-tom-main-e1670866727716.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=“Emily Blunt and Tom Cruise at the premiere of “Edge of Tomorrow” in 2014 - 1”> Lars Niki/Corbis via Getty Images Emily Blunt got a shocking pep talk of sorts on the set of her first action movie. In 2014, she starred with Tom Cruise in Edge of Tomorrow , a sci-fi movie about soldiers who are stuck in a time loop while fighting an alien invasion....

Experts Share the No. 1 Breathing Technique to Stay Calm During Stressful Moments Shutterstock Stressful situations can’t always be avoided—everyday life can be full of triggering factors, big or small. While trying a stress-management technique such as taking a walk or listening to music can help with stress-relief in a general sense, they are not always a practical solution when stress has to be managed immediately. “Elevated levels of stress over a long period of time, however, can cause problems for the body — cardiovascular issues; weight gain; sexual dysfunction and fatigue — as well as the mind — difficulty concentrating; problems with memory; increased feelings of depression and sadness,” says Megan Riehl , Psy....