RELATED: If You’re Over 65, Never Wear This One Shoe, Experts Warn. It’s no surprise that high heels are a major cause of back pain—but they’re often considered solely a woman’s problem. But according to Long Island Spine Specialists, men who like cowboy boots, which can have a one to two-inch heel, aren’t immune from shoe-related backaches. You don’t have to wear sky-high heels to suffer ill effects from heeled shoes....
Year released: 1612 Copies sold: 500 million The most popular novel of all time, Don Quixote, is a testament to how great storytelling has no expiration date. The story follows a Hidalgo, Alonso Quixano, who proves that chivalry will, in fact, never die. For foreign language terms you use regularly, check out 35 Commonly Used Words We Totally Stole From Other Languages. Year released: 1859 Copies sold: 200 million Chances are, you read A Tale of Two Cities (or at least pretended to) in a high school class....
READ THIS NEXT: 5 Tips For Wearing Heels Over 65, According to Doctors and Style Experts. A kitten heel is a versatile shoe that you can wear from day to night without worrying about discomfort. “Pair them with classic bootleg jeans with a sloppy hem roll or clean, wide statement cuff to keep the look cool and current,” says Elizabeth Kosich, a New York City-based certified image stylist and founder of Elizabeth Kosich Styling....
The infection rate is one of the metrics that medical experts use to gauge COVID outbreaks, measuring how many other people someone with the virus will pass it along to on average. If the number is less than one, it means things are slowing down; if it’s above one, the virus is spreading. As of Sept. 16, these are the five states where the infection rate is currently the highest, based on data collected by Covid Act Now....
If you’re searching for your next trip, look no further than our list of the best historic bed and breakfasts in the U.S. READ THIS NEXT: The 10 Coziest Bed and Breakfasts in the U.S. The Most Beautiful Historic Bed and Breakfasts in the U.S. 1. Anchorage 1770 in Beaufort, South Carolina Constructed back in 1770 in Beaufort, South Carolina, Anchorage 1770 is the oldest and largest tabby structure still in use in the country....
“Some retirees might be looking for a location with a warm climate, while others might prefer a town with a lower cost of living,” Sutton tells Best Life, adding that you should consider nearby healthcare facilities, town culture, and amenities as well. There are several U.S. towns that may fit your parameters, but experts say that certain spots are preferred choices for older adults. Read on to find out which six small towns are the best for retirees....
RELATED: The Best Horror Film of 2020, According to Critics. Rotten Tomatoes score: 75 percent “None of this is especially scary, but, if you’re patient, [director James Wan] delivers the kind of hilariously sick climax that only a sadist would spoil. Or envisage,” writes New York Times critic Jeannette Catsoulis. Rotten Tomatoes score: 76 percent “A wildly entertaining eco-feminist crime caper, anchored by a winning lead performance from Agnieszka Mandat,” writes Los Angeles Times critic Katie Walsh....
Briana Saussy, astrologer, author, and founder of the Sacred Arts Academy, says Aries moms like to look good, so it’s your job to treat them to something that makes them feel special. She recommends “scented candles, a pretty make-up palette in fiery hues, or a new yoga mat or set of cute weights to let them know how much you care.” The Alo Yoga warrior mat ($100) is a gift they would no doubt appreciate....
RELATED: 8 New Shows to Watch on Netflix This Weekend. Streaming Oct. 1. Jake Gyllenhaal leads this new Netflix thriller from Training Day director Antoine Fuqua as a former Los Angeles detective now working as a 9-1-1 operator. In this 2021 remake of a Danish movie, a call from a frantic woman leads to a harrowing series of events as his character, Joe Baylor, tries to help from afar. Streaming Oct....
READ THIS NEXT: The Funniest Zodiac Sign, According to Astrologers. Lauren Ash is an astrologer and celebrity entertainment writer based in St. Louis. You can follow her on Twitter or subscribe to her blog for monthly horoscopes and cosmic guidance. Forget about throwing a party, you are the party, Aries! You’re known for your bold and confident style, as well as your love of competition. You thrive off being the center of attention and know how to work a crowded room....
RELATED: The Biggest Celebrities Who Are in Their 80s, Then and Now. Seen here in 1955 at 25, Clint Eastwood was still a few years away from his breakthrough role on the Western series Rawhide. At 91, Eastwood is still an active actor and filmmaker. His next film, Cry Macho, in which he also stars, is set to be released on Sept. 17. In 1954, when this portrait of 32-year-old Betty White was taken, she was starring in the sitcom Life with Elizabeth, which was created by a production company she co-founded....
The news was featured as part of the CDC’s “Key Updates for Week 27” of the coronavirus epidemic. As reasoning for the possible change, they cited the “decrease in overall percentage of respiratory specimens testing positive for SARS-CoV-2,” along with a decrease in deaths over the pas week. “Mortality attributed to COVID-19 decreased compared to last week and is currently at the epidemic threshold,” the report stated. However, there are some serious caveats to the possibility of downgrading....
A loss of taste and smell has become one of the most telling signs of COVID since it’s not common with other illnesses like the flu or allergies. It’s also incredibly prominent among patients. An Aug. 2020 study conducted by the Mayo Clinic found that 38.2 percent of COVID patients lost their sense of taste and 41 percent lost their sense of smell. And for more ways to test this symptom, check out If You Can’t Smell These 2 Things, You May Have COVID, Study Says....
“If you have to continually adjust your mask, it doesn’t fit properly, and you might need to find a different mask type or brand,” the CDC states on its website. According to the agency, if your mask has large gaps or is too loose or too tight, then it does not fit right. Roopa Kalyanaraman Marcello, MPH, a public health policy and communications leader, says masks should “cover your chin and come up to the bridge of your nose....
READ THIS NEXT: Your Luckiest Day of the Year, According to Your Zodiac Sign. Lauren Ash is an astrologer and culture writer based in St. Louis. You can follow her on Twitter or subscribe to her blog for monthly horoscopes and cosmic guidance. As if retirement was ever going to slow you down, Aries! You’re a mover and a shaker who is always looking to try something new. Ambition suited you well in your career, and now you’re looking for a place to retire where you can keep the party going....
That’s because every time you dry off, two things happen. First, if you rub your body to dry it, the towel can create microscopic breaks in your skin, shedding bacteria onto the towel where it can multiply rapidly. Second, whatever offending substances were already on the towel are transferred to your skin. Thanks to those microscopic skin tears, it doesn’t take long for bacteria to make its way in. It’s therefore no wonder that “Public health authorities have expressed an almost universal desire to banish the common towel” as the American Journal of Public Health (AJPH) put it in a recent study....
Appearing on CNBC’s Squawk Box on Aug. 3, Scott Gottlieb, MD, said that coronavirus case spikes within various MLB teams are “a warning of what could potentially happen” when schools reopen, if there isn’t a plan in place for containing outbreaks. RELATED: For more up-to-date information, sign up for our daily newsletter. MLB returned at the end of July, albeit without fans in the seats. Contrary to how the National Basketball Association (NBA) has sheltered players in a Florida “bubble” for living, practice, and play, professional baseball is operating in a manner closer to normal, with players and staff traveling for games....
READ THIS NEXT: The Most Type A Zodiac Sign, According to Astrologers. Virgos are known for being hyper-focused on their goals. Sometimes, the intensity can lead to them being distracted by everything else around them. Tara Bennet, astrologer and spiritual coach, describes Virgos as “quiet and meticulous,” which can lead to them being a little bit awkward and feeling out of sorts. “Virgo’s accidents are legendary, as they mainly happen in front of an audience,” she explains Luckily, Virgos are self-effacing, so they can laugh them off....
Dreaded beg bugs tends to be frequent guests in hotels. In fact, a study published in the journal Insects in 2021 found that bed bug treatments in hotels went up nearly 114 percent from 2011 to 2016, so you can only imagine how high it is now. And since even the most high-end hotels can have bed bug problems, it’s up to you to cut your chances of an infestation....
READ THIS NEXT: You’re Inviting Snakes Into Your Car With This One Bad Habit, Experts Warn. Closets make it possible to keep your jackets out of sight and your wardrobe well managed. But according to experts, they’re also a relatively attractive space in your home for snakes. It turns out that conditions can be perfect for the natural shy slithering reptiles in your storage spaces. “Snakes love hiding in dark, damp, secluded places—like closets, often hiding behind boxes, bags, or in piles of clothes if they go a while undisturbed,” Joshua Paske of Paske Pest Control tells Best Life....
