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“Super-Agers” Who Remember Everything at 80 Have These Things in Common, Research Says Canon Boy / Shutterstock For many of us, our memories seem to get just a little bit worse with each passing year. It starts with being unable to remember if you locked the door or unplugged your hairdryer, and then you find yourself forgetting appointments or the name of a new acquaintance. But while we’re led to believe this is a universal experience, there are some people whose memories remain sharp even as they age....

“We’re Going to Disney World!” Says Man Who Sold 30-Year-Old Video Game for $9,000 Courtesy of Scott Amos Has your mother ever called and asked you to finally get rid of all that junk in her attic ? You know, the boxes full of childhood toys and mementos that’ve been gathering dust for years? Well, you might want to think about actually doing it sometime soon. Because one of those boxes might just contain your ticket to $9,000 ....

10 Effective Home Workouts That Require No Equipment Shutterstock As a Balanced Body Educator, Certified Personal Trainer, and Integrated Movement Specialist, I’ve spent the last 28 years dedicated to helping people transform their lives through fitness and wellness. My journey in the health and fitness industry has taken me around the world, training clients and educating fellow trainers at global fitness conferences. My approach is rooted in the belief that personal health requires a global perspective, one that integrates a variety of modalities to create a well-rounded and sustainable fitness routine....

10 Essential Supplements to Always Travel With Shutterstock Traveling brings a wealth of new experiences, but it comes at a cost, and we don’t just mean to your wallet. Dealing with changes to your routine and exploring unfamiliar places can take a real toll on your health—and no one wants to be sick while they’re away from home. That’s why it’s helpful to have certain aids on hand. While you may not be able to take your entire medicine cabinet with you, experts say there are some specific items you should be packing whenever you’re leaving town....

10 Places That Should Be on Your Bucket List in Your 60s goodluz/Shutterstock Vacationing in your sixties differs from taking a trip in your younger years—in the best way possible. According to a recent Gallup poll , the average retirement age in the U.S. is 61. This means many travelers in this age range are able to experience destinations at their leisure without full-time jobs or young children to rush back to....

10 Things We Know About Harry and Meghan’s Wedding—From an Insider Shutterstock No one does pomp and circumstance like the Brits, and when it comes to royal weddings, they rule. I’m one of those people who set the alarm for 5am so I could get up and watch Lady Diana arrive at St. Paul’s Cathedral in a gold, horse-drawn carriage to marry Prince Charles . Ever since, I’ve made it my personal mission to know everything there is to know about the fascinating family at the center of the world’s longest running soap opera....

100-Year-Olds Share What They Eat—And Never Eat Shutterstock Genetics count for a lot when it comes to longevity—but don’t discount the power of healthy habits. Studies show a healthy lifestyle could offset the negative impact of life-shortening genes by 62%. “This new research shows that, despite genetic factors, living a healthy lifestyle, including eating a balanced nutritious diet and keeping active, can help us live longer,” Matt Lambert, health information and promotion manager at the World Cancer Research Fund, tells The Guardian ....

102 Brother Quotes & Captions for That Special Sibling in Your Life Shutterstock / Emily Neville Fisher It’s hard to articulate just what is so special about that sibling bond. The genetic similarities? Maybe. The shared trauma ? Probably part of it. The buried secrets concerning who you were, what you did, and who was harmed in the process? Certainly. There’s also something to be said about the type of sibling relationship shared....

11 Best Cracker Barrel Holiday Deals Shoppers Want This Week Shutterstock Are you still looking for Christmas decorations? All season long we have been fawning over the festive items sold at Cracker Barrel . And, now that the holidays are just a few weeks away, the country store is hosting a major sale. Take 30% off most Christmas decorations. What should you shop for? Here are the 11 best Cracker Barrel holiday deals shoppers want this week....

11 Best New BJ’s Gift Finds Hitting Shelves This Week Photo: Shutterstock; Design: Canva Calling all Christmas shopping procrastinators! It’s officially crunch time, and the window for online deliveries is closing. Fortunately, BJ’s has something for everyone on your list, whether you’re shopping for someone special or in search of the perfect hostess gift. We rounded up the 11 best new arrivals hitting BJ’s this week—so let’s start crossing people off your Nice List!...

11 Best New Cracker Barrel Finds Hitting Shelves This Week Shutterstock You don’t have to visit the Cracker Barrel restaurant to hit the General Store. The famous retail spot sells all your favorite Cracker Barrel gift items, ranging from clothes and home decor to food and candy on its website. Unsurprisingly, it’s filling up with everything you need for the holidays. There are Christmas decorations, gifts, and warm winter clothes for everyone....

11 Best New IKEA Christmas Decor Finds Hitting Shelves This Week Photo: iStock; Design: Canva IKEA is putting its (affordable) stamp on Christmas decor , with savvy kitchen storage solutions in the shape of cheery snowmen and tablescape essentials (just wait until you see the candles). The Swedish retailer also has traditional decorations, like stockings and ornaments, for under $20. Keep scrolling to see which IKEA Christmas decorations are flying off the shelves....

11 Best New Pottery Barn Early Black Friday Christmas Finds This Week Shutterstock You don’t have to wait until after Thanksgiving to enjoy Black Friday savings at Pottery Barn . The luxury home goods store has already kicked off its big sale, slashing prices on some of its bestselling items, including holiday decorations. From tree ornaments and toppers to sheet sets and accessories, there are lots of great finds at the Pottery Barn early Black Friday sale....

11 Best New Tractor Supply Clothing Finds Hitting Shelves This Week Photo: Shutterstock; Design: Canva Tractor Supply is synonymous with tools, farm and ranch supplies, and lawn equipment. However, the outdoorsy retailer has an impressive selection of clothing, ranging from practical outdoor apparel to stylish casualwear. In fact, Nicole Logan , SVP and general merchandise manager at Tractor Supply, recently told HBSDealer that apparel makes up 10 percent of the retailer’s business....

11 Best New World Market Christmas Decor Finds Hitting Shelves This Week Photo: Shutterstock; Design: Canva If you’ve been looking for an excuse to update your existing stash of Christmas decor , this year’s offerings from World Market might be the perfect excuse. The popular home goods store is filled with great finds along the aisles, from seasonal throw pillows to festive cookware that will make your home look its very best....

11 Best Wayfair End-of-Year Sales Starting This Week Shutterstock Get ready for one of the most significant sales of the year! Wayfair is saving one of its most important opportunities for the end of 2025. The home goods website just launched its major “end-of-year-clearance,” with deals up to 60 percent off. Everything from furniture to curtains and mirrors is up to 60 percent off. What should you shop for? Here are the 11 best Wayfair end-of-year clearance sales starting this week....

12 Most Haunted U.S. Towns for a Spooky Fall Trip Atomazul / Shutterstock It seems that every town has its own ghost story, but some are more haunting and believable than others. While some travelers go out of their way to avoid these sorts of places, others clamor for them, centering trips around haunted locations. From towns with old battlefields where thousands were killed, to abandoned locales that invite people to create their own lore, to hotels filled with spirits that spread an ominous feeling throughout the whole community—there’s something for every thrill seeker on this list....

13 Disney Movies That Are Offensive by Today’s Standards Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures While they are timeless in some ways, in others, Disney movies are—often regrettably—products of their time. As society progresses and the internet and social media have allowed more marginalized voices to be heard, certain songs, storylines, and characters in Disney movies have come under fire for being problematic or even downright racist. With the launch of its streaming service Disney+ a few years ago, the company attempted to both reckon with this history and prepare viewers by putting content warnings on some of its more culturally dated films....

13 Reasons Why You’re Still Single Shutterstock It’s no secret that a lot of us hate being single. (And, yes, that includes those of us surrounded at all times by a wealth of viable suitors or eye-lash-batting women.) Maybe it’s because we hate feeling vulnerable. Maybe it’s because we’re jaded about the dating pool. Or maybe it’s because we’re simply trying too hard. Whatever the case, we’ve compiled the most common reasons that singles living among us remain that way (even if we aren’t totally sure why)....

13 Worst Items to Store in Your Pantry iStock Don’t deny it: You probably let products pile up in your pantry , only bothering to get rid of something when it’s empty or expired. But it’s not necessarily the stacks of canned goods and boxed staples you should be worried about clearing out. Instead, there may be things in your pantry that were never supposed to be there in the first place—whether that’s certain foods or common household items....