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I’m a Sleep Scientist and These Are the Top 5 Unhealthy Habits I Avoid Rachata Teyparsit / Shutterstock We all need sleep, but quality shut-eye is sometimes elusive. It can be downright distressing when you feel like sleep is evading you, especially when it begins to affect your focus or your mood. And while you might attribute your lack of sleep to occasional insomnia or anxiety, certain habits could be impacting how well you rest every night....

If This Is Your Love Language, You’re More Likely to Stay Single Shutterstock It’s no secret that dating is tough—especially when you desperately want to find your match—including weird first impressions, awkward conversations, and clumsy first kisses . Or maybe you’re just anxious that you’ll never meet “the one” or are nervous to put yourself out there again after a divorce or separation. Fortunately, research around the five love languages can help—and may even explain why you’ve stayed single....

If You Get This Call From the Police, Hang Up Immediately, Officials Warn Shutterstock If you think you’re getting a call from the police , odds are you’re going to answer it. You might fear the worst, like an accident involving a loved one, but a call about criminal matters can be more anxiety-inducing—even if you haven’t done anything wrong. Unfortunately, a new phone scam is capitalizing on these fears and could put you and your finances at risk....

If You Have This Popular Juice in Your Fridge, Don’t Drink It, Maker Says Shutterstock A tall, fresh-squeezed glass of OJ is often just the thing alongside breakfast , and on a hot summer afternoon, a glass of lemonade can hit the spot and cool you down. While good old H2O is always the best hydration option, sometimes juice just feels like the best beverage for the moment. But now, a major company is recalling one of its most popular juice products and urging people not to drink it if they have it in their pantries....

If You See This Bug, You May Be Put Under Quarantine, Officials Warn Shutterstock Whether it’s a cockroach in your kitchen or a spider on your mattress , certain bugs are just bad luck to spot. But besides your everyday pests, there are still other types of insect that you don’t want around your property at all, including invasive species that can eventually lay ruin to local ecosystems. To slow their spread, some areas are instituting new rules in an effort to save local crops or agriculture from impending disaster....

If You Shop at CVS, Prepare for This “Innovative” Change at Multiple Stores Shutterstock If you shop at CVS regularly or just head in to fill your prescription, you probably know the ins and outs of the aisles. Aside from grabbing over-the-counter medications, these drugstores offer quick and easy shopping for bathroom essentials, road trip snacks, or a last-minute birthday card. Now, the chain has announced that it will be introducing a new feature to help make your shopping experience that much more enjoyable....

IRS Raises Underpayment Penalties—How to Avoid “Giant Fees” damircudic/iStock Even when you’re well prepared and using the right tools, things can still go wrong when it comes time to pay your yearly taxes to the IRS (Internal Revenue Service). Most people fear getting audited above all else due to an accounting error or taking the wrong type of deduction. But taxpayers should also be aware that the IRS has raised its underpayment penalties, which could result in some “giant fees” being added to your bill....

Jack Nicholson’s Friends Fear He Has Lost Connection With the World “Like Marlon Brando” Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images/Shutterstock Friends of Hollywood icon Jack Nicholson allegedly fear the 85-year-old actor has become a recluse. He hasn’t been seen in public in more than a year, and some are comparing his behavior to that of Marlon Brando, another veteran actor who disappeared from public view toward the end of his life. Those close to Nicholson are worried because he spends most of his time alone in his Beverly Hills mansion, RadarOnline reported this week....

Jacob Elordi Slams “Ridiculous” Movies That Made Him Famous lev radin / Shutterstock This fall, Jacob Elordi is on big screens everywhere, starring in two buzzy movies, each by an Oscar-winning writer-director: Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla and Emerald Fennell’s Saltburn . Before these major roles, fans knew him best as Nate Jacobs on the hit HBO series Euphoria . But, back in 2018, Elordi had his breakout moment in the Netflix teen rom-com, The Kissing Booth , which spawned two sequels....

Major Clothing Chains, Including Gap, Are Closing a Total of 150+ Stores iStock Planning to clean out your closet this spring? You might want to make sure your go-to clothing store is still going to be around before you try to refresh your wardrobe. Retailers across the board have been downsizing with closures across the U.S., including well-known names like Walmart , Best Buy , and CVS . Now, some major clothing chains are also looking to pare things down as well....

Mel Robbins Accused of Plagiarizing “Let Them” Theory for New Book <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/06/2671169419_3508_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=“Mel Robbins Accused of Plagiarizing “Let Them” Theory for New Book - 1”> Amazon If it seems like everyone from Oprah to your best friend is raving about the new book, The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can’t Stop Talking About, by bestselling author, podcast host, and former lawyer, Mel Robbins , it’s because they are....

Never Do This After Checking a Bag, Flight Attendant Says iStock The experience of traveling can be full of excitement and adventure. Unfortunately, it can also become a nightmare if things start to go wrong. Whether it’s a canceled flight or an unexpected delay at security , even the tiniest snag in your plans can have an outsized effect—especially if it involves your luggage. Many people go to great lengths to ensure they arrive with their suitcases, including refusing to hand them over and only traveling with a carry-on....

New Drug Has People Losing 19% of Body Weight, Research Shows—And It’s Not Ozempic Prostock-studio / Shutterstock While weight loss has always been widely discussed, it’s become even more of a hot topic in recent months, thanks to the skyrocketing use of drugs like Ozempic . Indicated for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, Ozempic is often prescribed off-label for weight loss, while other similar drugs—like Wegovy—are actually approved for obesity....

New Ozempic Competitor May Work Just As Well—With Fewer Side Effects, New Data Shows Shutterstock Ozempic , which is technically only approved for the treatment of type 2 diabetes but is often prescribed off-label for weight loss, has certainly earned its stripes due to its widely recognized effectiveness. However, one of the major gripes about semaglutide (the active ingredient in Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic and Wegovy) and tirzepatide (the active ingredient in Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro and Zepbound) is the painful side effects they can cause, primarily gastrointestinal (GI) issues....

Newly Free Gypsy Rose Blanchard Reveals Her Post-Prison Plans <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/gypsy-rose.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=“Gypsy Rose Blanchard on “Dr. Phil” - 1”> Dr. Phil / YouTube After serving seven years of a 10-year sentence, Gypsy Rose Blanchard was released from prison on Thursday, Dec. 28. In 2016, she was convicted of second-degree murder regarding the killing of her mother , Claudine “Dee Dee” Blanchard , which took place in June 2015. Gypsy had been physically and mentally abused by Dee Dee and was a victim of factitious disorder by proxy (previously known as Munchausen syndrome by proxy), which is described by the Mayo Clinic as “when someone falsely claims that another person has physical or psychological signs or symptoms of illness, or causes injury or disease in another person with the intention of deceiving others....

Nutritionists Reveal the Best Food Pairings for Maximum Nutrient Absorption Shutterstock Food pairings can significantly impact the absorption of certain nutrients in our diet. “We all know some foods are more nutritious than others, but did you also know that some foods love each other more than others?” says nutritionist Amanda Ursell via Healthy Food . “When certain foods are paired up their nutrients and plant chemicals interact to enhance each other and provide more nutrition bang for your buck....

Ozempic Has Food Brands Like Nestlé and Krispy Kreme in a Panic Natalia Varlei / Shutterstock Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are three of the hottest buzzwords in 2023, making headlines for dramatic weight loss results , as well as painful adverse events . Aside from the gastrointestinal issues associated with these medications, the drugs have had other surprising side effects on the food industry. Some major brands are feeling the impact of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists like Ozempic, fearing patients’ decreased appetites could potentially impact profits....

Popular Bakery Famous for Its Croissants Will Open 100+ Locations This Year Shutterstock There’s nothing quite like a hot croissant and a creamy latte , but many of the options in the U.S. for French pastries are lackluster—which could explain the success of Paris Baguette , a “French-inspired bakery café with South Korean roots,” according to their website. At these chic little cafés, you’ll find traditional Francophile favorites like pain au chocolate, fruit pastry, and quiche lorraine, as well as Korean delights such as sticky milk buns, mochi donuts, and pastry franks (essentially a hot dog wrapped in a croissant, which, my husband can attest, is delicious)....

Real Estate Experts Share Home Ownership Horror Stories You Need to Hear Prostock-Studio / iStock When you dream about owning your own home , you probably envision it in fantasy form, complete with ample space, high ceilings, tasteful decor, and endless curb appeal. Of course, the realities of homeownership can be much more complicated than the fantasy lets on—especially if you buy within a homeowners association (HOA) that has any surprising rules or regulations....

Safeway Accused of Tricking Shoppers Into Paying “Substantially More” Shutterstock When it comes to shopping at Safeway , customers aren’t necessarily counting on the lowest grocery costs. In fact, this popular grocery chain’s prices tend to be about 32 percent higher than Walmart’s, according to The Washington Post . Though the more expensive price tag is worth it for some, as Safeway is also known for selling more organic products and fresher food than other stores....