READ THIS NEXT:5 Body Language Signs That Mean Your Partner Wants to Break Up, According to Therapists. Social media often showcases highly-filtered and edited images of friends and strangers alike. That perfect wrinkle-free skin you see on your former college roommate may be more smoke and mirrors than reality, but it can be hard to not compare it to your own. People are only showing the highlights of their life on social media, but seeing someone’s glamorous European vacation or the perfectly put-together tablescape they whipped for the holidays can still make you feel a little less than....

This is the level of happiness we should all aspire to! And for more stunning hybrid dogs, learn about these 25 Gorgeous Mixed Breed Dogs You Won’t Believe Are Real. Is this or is this not the cutest pup in the entire world? Who wouldn’t love cuddling up with this little guy? And for more sleepy pups, check out these 35 Photos of Snoozing Dogs That Will Make Your Heart Melt....

If you smugly thought you were just a little bit smarter than everybody else during the 1900s, you might have had this insult hurled at you—which, to our modern ears, sounds an awful lot like a hot dog brand. And for the lingo you should lose as you age, These Are All of the Slang Terms You’re Too Old to Use After 40. We’re sure this ’40s-era slang—an expressive way of describing a fist that’s prepared to punch you right in the face—is intended to be intimidating....

Over 10 million new cases of dementia are diagnosed worldwide each year, according to Alzheimer’s Disease International: That’s about one every three seconds. And since dementia has no cure, the best approach to fighting ADRD right now is to make lifestyle choices that can help reduce your risk. Not sure where to start? Read on for six common habits—which may not seem connected to your brain health—that doctors say contribute to cognitive decline and dementia....

READ THIS NEXT: The 10 Best Casinos in the U.S. If You Love to Gamble. Even novice players know that poker is a game full of as many social nuances as statistical cues. But if you’re just starting out on learning the ins and outs, experts warn that it may not be worth it to bet above your hand. “Don’t bluff. You’ll probably be playing with beginners, and most of them do not know to fold,” Baptiste Couet, a poker expert, explained in a Quora post....

READ THIS NEXT: This Popular Grocery Chain Is Closing Stores, Starting Tomorrow. We were just a week into the new year when the first massive retail closure was announced. In Jan. 2022, Bed Bath & Beyond released a list of 37 locations that it would be closing over the following two months, CNBC reported. According to the news outlet, the stores had already kicked-off liquidation sales at that point to allow for closures to be completed by the end of February....

It’s not always bugs themselves that signal their presence in your home—in many cases, it’s the animals that prey on those insects that will tip you off to an infestation. “If you spot woodpeckers pecking at your home, deck, or other structures, it can be a sign you have carpenter bees,” says board-certified entomologist Natasha Wright, technical director at Braman Termite & Pest Elimination of Southern New England. Wright says that people should look for perfectly round holes in their woodwork, which are telltale signs that carpenter bees have already infiltrated the woodwork in or surrounding a home....

If you’re feeling down these days, you’re far from alone. According to an article published by Psychiatry (Edgmont), 14 percent of U.S. adults suffer from the winter blues, while six percent of the U.S. population “is affected by seasonal affective disorder (SAD) in its most marked form.” “Fewer hours of sunlight during the winter months can lead to a drop in serotonin levels, which often has an impact on our mood,” Hussain Ahmad, MD, tells Best Life....

READ THIS NEXT: Never Travel Without This Item, Flight Attendant Says. Packing cubes are all the rage these days. Not only do they keep you organized when packing—they also simplify unpacking. “Packing cubes allow me to organize my clothes in neat cubes that fit snugly in my carry-on,” Suzanne Casamento, author and digital nomad, tells Best Life. “Cubes are labeled with a shirt or pant icon so I know exactly what’s in each cube....

RELATED: Never Bring These Plants Into Your Home If You Have Pets. It may look lovely, with blooms resembling those of Queen Anne’s Lace, but water hemlock is not only invasive—it’s poisonous, too. “While they’re unlikely to ever be grown purposely on any property, their invasive nature as a common weed means they may occasionally find their way into your garden or local area. The toxins contained in the plant affect the central nervous system, which can cause death by asphyxia in humans and animals,” explains horticulturist Thomas O’Rourke, a gardener with Horticulture Magazine....

Near 100 miles north of West Palm Beach is Florida’s Treasure Coast. This fertile section of the Atlantic, stretching from Cape Canaveral to Stuart, is the perfect place to dig for literal lost treasure. In the 18th century, a fleet of Spanish ships sunk offshore and their gold, silver, and jewels are still buried beneath the sand today. In fact, two dozen silver coins worth up to $6,000 were discovered on Wabasso Beach earlier this year....

RELATED: 6 Things That Are Bringing Snakes Into Your Home. Those fruit-bearing trees on your property may provide you with healthy treats on a regular basis, but they could also be providing a home for wasps on your property.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb If you have fruit trees, “you probably have a wasp problem,” says insect expert Josh Matta, a senior biologist for Spectrum Garden Brands. “Wasps and other stinging insects are highly attracted to human foods, especially sugary ones,” Matta explains....

Now imagine that there’s a drink that does the opposite—spiking your risk of cognitive decline, making you more vulnerable to illnesses ranging from cancer to colds, and increasing your chance of death or injury from car crashes and other types of accidents. You’d want to steer clear of that beverage, right? It turns out there is a drink that can potentially cause all types of illness and injury, and millions of us drink it every single day....

1 $2,500 Prize The Florida Python Challenge is an annual Burmese python removal competition designed to inspire people to take an active role in conserving the Florida Everglades. It started on Friday and will continue through Sunday, August 14. Participants in both the professional and novice categories can win cash prizes of up to $2,500 for removing the most pythons. There are additional awards for the longest pythons removed in both categories....

RELATED: Eating This 4 Times a Week Slashes Heart Attack Death Risk, Study Says. As you age, you may begin to notice a gray, white, or blue ring around your cornea, the clear outer layer of your eye which covers the iris. This common ocular condition is known as arcus senilis, and it’s caused by a buildup of fat deposits or lipids in the body. “As someone ages, their blood vessels widen and allow more cholesterol and other fats to build up in the eye,” explains the health site Medical News Today....

The study gave 5,541 U.S. singles a list of 17 undesirable personality traits and tasked them with deciding which would be dealbreakers in a long-term partner. The study found that men were most commonly bothered by a disheveled, unclean appearance, causing 63 percent of them to mark the trait as a dealbreaker. Women were just as turned off by an unkempt appearance, with 71 percent of them saying it would be a dealbreaker....

Still, passengers shouldn’t necessarily expect an immediate return to the precise pre-pandemic circumstances when it comes time to board their next flight. For instance, Alaska Airlines has already announced a key caveat as well as a slate of continuing restrictions that affect travelers. Read on to learn what they are and if they will affect your trip. RELATED: Never Do This When Your Flight Is Delayed, Experts Warn. Days after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had extended the mask mandate until May 3, the Florida judge’s ruling instead made the choice to require masks up to the airlines....

“We believe that it might be better timing later in Q2. So that’s what we’re testing this year,” Olsavsky explained. “We are going to do it on a date where we think it’ll get more attention for our customers, and also for our vendors.” As one of the biggest shopping days of the year, Prime Day usually creates some serious sales competition, with retailers like Walmart and Target also offering competitive promotions....

RELATED: American Is Cutting Flights From These 4 Major Cities, Starting May 1. If you often fly hungry, you’re in luck. American Airlines confirmed that it will soon be bringing hot meals back to premium cabins on its flights, The Points Guy reported. Starting Feb. 16, first-class passengers on domestic, Canada, and Puerto Rico flights longer than 1,500 miles will have access to warm mixed nuts; new cold and hot entrees for breakfast; a salad, appetizer, and choice of hot entree for lunch and dinner; and a sorbet or ice cream cup or fruit and cheese plate for dessert....

If you have an iPhone, you need to update it now. Apple sent out a statement on May 3 informing users of a new software update, iOS 14.5.1, which is available for iPhone 6s and later. “A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved state management” through this update, according to Apple. “This update provides important security updates and is recommended for all users,” the company said in a statement, as reported by 9to5Mac....