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Selma Blair Was Labeled “Crazy” When She Exhibited MS Symptoms at 7 Years Old FeatureFlash Photo Agency/Shutterstock Actor Selma Blair wasn’t diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) until 2018, when she was well into her 40s. But she had been unknowingly dealing with symptoms of the disease for years, dating all the way back to her childhood. Since announcing her diagnosis publicly, Blair has been vocal about living with MS and the challenges she faced in finding out what was wrong with her....

Shopper Shares 8 Must-Have Car Accessories From Dollar Tree Copyright @mhouser12 / TikTok If you scroll BeautyTok religiously, you know that Dollar Tree mainly excels in makeup and skincare products. Whether you’re on the lookout for drugstore dupes or discounted name-brand products, Dollar Tree takes the cake. More recently, the discount retailer earned online recognition for its seasonal decor . And now, one shopper is praising Dollar Tree’s car accessories aisle....

Shoppers Are Abandoning Dollar Tree, New Data Reveals—Here’s Why Shutterstock Despite the retailer’s rising prevalence on social media, Dollar Tree is struggling to stay afloat amid inflation-related challenges and the recent seismic shift in consumer purchasing behavior. In a digital universe, Dollar Tree is the store on every TikToker’s lips. The discount chain, where products (including name-brand items from Olay, Covergirl, and more) cost only $1.25, has cultivated an impressive online following....

Should You Drink Coffee When You’re Sick? Doctors Weigh In iStock Some of us can’t imagine going a day without our morning cup of coffee . But if you wake up sniffling with a sore throat, should you really still be indulging? While many say that a warm beverage can help alleviate the symptoms of a cold, there are some other factors about coffee you should consider before picking it as your sick day drink of choice....

Snake Expert Reveals How to Avoid “Extremely Painful” Copperhead Bites Shutterstock Officials have been sounding the alarm on a potentially dangerous snake species after a string of sightings. Copperhead snake encounters have ratcheted up in multiple U.S. states . One woman in New Jersey was recently struck in both feet by this species, calling it the “worst pain you can imagine.” In order to prevent more people from experiencing a similarly unpleasant fate, one snake expert is speaking out with vital advice....

Southwest Just Jacked Up the Prices for Early Boarding, as of May 15 iStock The chance to pick your preferred seat on a Southwest Airlines flight just got more expensive. As of May 15, passengers looking to opt for Upgraded Boarding—an add-on that lets passengers board earlier—will have to pay as much as $80 extra, per flight segment, according to an internal memo reviewed by travel site View From The Wing....

Suze Orman Reveals the 2 Surprising Things She’d “Drop Dead” Before Buying Al Teich / Shutterstock Financial advisor Suze Orman has given out a lot of money advice over the years, including in her many bestselling books and TV appearances. That said, the advice isn’t always easy for fans to implement in their own lives. In a new interview with The Wall Street Journal , Orman revealed two things that she never spends money on, and they’re everyday purchases for many regular people....

The #1 Nicest Zodiac Sign, Astrologers Say Shutterstock Who wouldn’t be attracted to a nice person? They make friendly small talk with everyone they encounter, approach each day with a glass-half-full mentality , and always make time to help a fellow human being in need. Well, it turns out these folks may have more in common than just a generous spirit. They could also share a horoscope. Ahead, astrologers tell us the nicest zodiac signs, from the somewhat sweet to the profoundly kindhearted....

The 100 Drunkest Cities in America Shutterstock Shutterstock Population: 281,764 Excessive Drinking (%): 14.5 Alcohol-impaired driving deaths (per 100K people): 5.74 Number of bars (per 100K people): 21.65 Drunk City Score: 41.89 No night out is complete without dressing your best. If you’re acting responsibly and have your drinking under control, feel free to own the night by using the Sophisticated Man’s Guide to Stepping Out in Style . Shutterstock...

The 2 Shocking Reasons Alzheimer’s Affects Men and Women Differently, Scientists Say Shutterstock Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia , currently affecting more than 7 million Americans—or, 1 in 9 people age 65 and older, according to the Alzheimer’s Association . This is why so many researchers are looking into both preventative measures and treatments for the disease. As for the former, there’s no definitive answer, but experts do know that high blood pressure, high cholesterol, lack of exercise, excess consumption of sugar and saturated fats, and loneliness are all risk factors for Alzheimer’s....

The 21 Best TV Shows to Fall Asleep To 20th Television According to Sleep Foundation, 73 percent of adults watch TV before they go to sleep at night, and smartphones and tablets have only made it easier to catch an episode from the cocoon of your bed. Experts say this can negatively affect your sleep quality, but nodding off to a comfort series is a habit many of us just can’t quit....

The 21 Biggest Exercise Myths, Debunked by Science and Health Experts Shutterstock Between Instagram influencers, fitness bloggers, and self-proclaimed “gurus,” there’s a veritable treasure trove of information out there about exercise . But unfortunately, not all of it is accurate. Did you know, for example, that all of that stretching you’re doing to prevent injuries is for naught? Or that you should be ending your workout with cardio, not starting with it?...

The 21 Questions Game: 137 Fun, Formal, and Flirty Things to Ask DavideAngelini/Shutterstock Have you ever wanted to take a conversation from small talk to those deeper questions but weren’t sure how to get there? You’re not alone, and there are no advanced communication skills needed. Sometimes, all that’s necessary to provoke some invigorating conversation is a game, like 21 Questions. Below, we’ve collected a series of prompts on various topics you can use the next time you play, whether that’s with colleagues, friends, or family members....

The 25 Best ‘80s Movies You Have to See Paramount Pictures When you think of ‘80s movies, there’s a good chance you’re picturing a John Hughes comedy , a genre movie with killer practical effects, or something else that screams pantsuits and Rubix Cubes. However, even though there are plenty of movies that seem emblematic of the decade, there are also a lot of movies that are great films that happen to have come out in the ‘80s, rather than being stereotypical “’80s movies....

The 27 Best Movie Musicals of All Time Warner Bros. Movie musicals have been around since the early days of cinema but have fallen in and out of favor over the years. The genre first had a heyday in the 1940s and ’50s, and there have been waves of popularity ever since—such as a resurgence in the ’80s and ’90s, which included hugely successful animated movie musicals. In the 21st century, musicals are made less frequently than they once were, but every once in a while, one becomes a huge hit....

The 28 Most Famous Historical Fiction Books You Need to Read Book covers courtesy of the publishers; Design by Best Life If you’ve ever found yourself torn between the emotional pull of a great novel and the rich details of a true story, historical fiction offers the best of both worlds. This beloved genre takes real settings, events, and eras from the past and weaves them into page-turning tales full of drama, love, heartbreak, and resilience....

The 31 Best True Crime Shows on Netflix Right Now Netflix Sometimes, true crime series leave you with more questions than answers. Other times, they give you a sense of closure. But all the time, they have you wide-eyed and awake in bed, wondering how the story will end. Lucky for you, Netflix has plenty of fascinating true crime shows available to stream right now from the comfort of your own home....

The 35 Saddest TV Deaths of All Time NBC There’s nothing quite like getting hooked on a great TV show—until it rips your heart out. Whether it’s a shocking twist or a slow, gut-wrenching goodbye, the death of a beloved character can feel devastatingly real. Sometimes it’s what drives a story forward. Other times, it just feels cruel. From unforgettable finales to mid-season shockers from hit shows like Grey’s Anatomy and Game of Thrones , we’re revisiting the TV deaths that left fans reeling, sobbing, and tweeting in all caps....

The 4 Worst Houseplants If You Have Allergies DejanMilic / iStock Spring is almost here, and that means every time you step outside, you may soon find yourself contending with pollen , mold, and more. But if you experience allergy symptoms—runny nose, itchy eyes, congestion, or cough, to name a few—there’s also a chance that the threat is coming from inside your very own house in the form of houseplants. According to the allergy medication company Flonase, four houseplants, in particular, are known to “ make it more challenging to breathe if you have certain allergies to pollen or mold....

The 5 Most Common Reasons Couples Get Divorced Today, According to Therapists fizkes / Shutterstock While most people go into marriage full of love and hope for the future, it doesn’t always work out as planned . It has been estimated that 41 percent of all first marriages end in divorce . While as bright-eyed newlyweds this may not seem like a possibility, there are certain things that make a split more as the honeymoon period fades and we are faced with life’s inevitable challenges....