RELATED: 13 Celebrities Who Say They Don’t Want Kids. Halle Berry was 41 when she gave birth to her first child, a daughter named Nahla, and 47 when her son Maceo was born. And she’s spoken out about why she thinks more people should consider following in her footsteps. “You know yourself better. You’ve done a lot of things for yourself, selfishly. When you wait later in life, you can really put your kids forward I think in a more meaningful way,” she told Us Weekly....

Here’s a sobering statistic: Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an American has a heart attack every 40 seconds. That adds up to about 805,000 people in the U.S. who have a heart attack every year. Luckily, you have some degree of control over your risk—cutting out bad habits in favor of ones that promote a healthy lifestyle can work wonders when it comes to helping prevent a heart attack, the CDC says....

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“It surprises many people that in an economically affluent, technologically advanced and logistically connected country like ours that medication shortages could arise,” says David Cutler, MD, a family medicine physician at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, California. However, he tells Best Life that there’s ample opportunity for such shortages occur. Ours is a “just-in-time” system, he says—“rather than one that predicts supply needs, takes action to prevent shortages, and stores items ‘just-in-case’ demand suddenly increases....

It’s definitely something worth considering, however. “Americans spend more on prescription drugs—average costs are about $1,300 per person per year—than anyone else in the world,” reports Bloomberg. “It’s true that they take a lot of pills, but what really sets the U.S. apart from most other countries is high prices.” It’s important to know when to ask your doctor about a safe, cheaper alternative to an expensive name-brand medication. Read on for four options that will spare your wallet....

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But before you start adding a stack of bracelets here and a colorful pair of tights there, you’ll want a refresher on the fashion accessories no woman over 40 should own. Your days of fishnet tights and bedazzled sneakers are over (thankfully!), but your decades of classic bags and perfectly styled ensembles have only just begun. Fishnet tights are perfect for a Halloween costume, a gothic punk event, or a frisky night in the bedroom....

READ THIS NEXT: 5 Warnings to Shoppers From Former T.J. Maxx Employees. On the job search engine Simply Hired, one anonymous former stock room manager divulged that sometimes a shift involves “1-2 hours of unloading boxes full of random items that have quite literally been thrown into the box by the warehouse, (there would often be things like broken candles or other glass/ceramic items in a box with things like makeup, or dog toys....

READ THIS NEXT: 5 Warnings to Shoppers From Ex-Hobby Lobby Employees. If you buy a large item like a television or load up on groceries, you might want to hand your cart attendant a tip, but you’ll have to be sneaky. These employees are not supposed to take tips, but one former attendant admitted on Reddit that they would accept them and were even “encouraged by others to keep the tips....

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The last person to use this phrase and sound cool was Tupac, and he’s been dead for 22 years. And for more words you probably should phase out of your vocabulary, These Are All of the Slang Terms You’re Too Old to Use After 40. Whether you wear them skinny, baggy, or boot-cut, if you’re calling your jeans “dungarees,” you’re definitely dating yourself. If you still have one of these on your desk, you might want to consider upgrading to its modern counterpart: the smartphone....

READ THIS NEXT: 6 ’90s Movies That Would Never Be Made Today. Even in 2008, when this Best Picture winner from Danny Boyle (Trainspotting) became a word-of-mouth sensation, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? was hardly hardly the timeliest pop culture reference, but in 2022, it feels positively archaic. Upon first viewing, the structure—every question Jamal (Dev Patel) is asked on the show happens to relate to a pivotal event in his life story—works to smooth over the Dickensian improbabilities of his journey from growing up in the slums of Mumbai to winning fame and fortune on India’s biggest game show....

And yet even with dozens of these services competing to fill their digital coffers with enticing offerings, there are numerous classic movies that simply aren’t available either to stream or to rent digitally. Read on for seven classic films you can’t stream anywhere right now. READ THIS NEXT: The Worst Julia Roberts Movie of All Time, According to Critics. Sandwiched between massively successful sequels Aliens and Terminator 2, James Cameron’s The Abyss has a reputation as a bit of an underachiever, but really only in comparison to the rest of the filmmaker’s blockbuster oeuvre....

READ THIS NEXT: 10 Mistakes You’re Making That Keep Your House Cold, Experts Say. The sun that shines during the short days of winter may not make it feel anywhere near as warm as it gets in other seasons. But experts say even those precious few rays that pour into your home can take some of the load off your heating system—which translates directly into savings. “You may not realize it, but if you have a house that gets filled with sun during the winter months, you would be able to benefit from the concept of solar gain,” says Ryan Meagher of residential construction company BVM Contracting....

Though it can be difficult to decide whether or not to call the doctor when those in-between instances occur, most experts advise you to err on the side of caution and make the call—after all, part of your doctor’s job is to gauge the seriousness of your symptoms. That said, many experts agree that certain signs should never be ignored, even if they don’t warrant an ER visit. Read on for seven reasons you should always book an appointment with your doctor, and why these particular problems are considered red flags....

READ THIS NEXT: 5 Tips for Wearing Jeans If You’re Over 60, According to Style Experts. We’ve all been there. You walk into a store and see a table full of “cashmere” sweaters for a great price. But before you run to the register, take a close look at the tag. “In clothing and accessories, cashmere is often mixed with other fibers,” explains Holly Chayes, a personal style coach and consultant....

The reason why coronavirus symptoms are different for senior citizens has to do with how aging bodies respond to illness and infection. Joseph Ouslander, MD, professor of geriatric medicine at Florida Atlantic University, told Kaiser Health that, at advanced ages, “someone’s immune response may be blunted and their ability to regulate temperature may be altered.” He added that “some older people, whether from age-related changes or previous neurologic issues such as a stroke, may have altered cough reflexes....

The good news? Getting a morning boost could be as easy as popping a pill. Here are seven science-backed supplements that may help provide the extra help you need to get going when you wake up. READ THIS NEXT: These Are the Only 2 Supplements That Help You Live Longer, Study Finds. “Rhodiola is an adaptogenic herb that is known to help stimulate the brain and improve energy levels,” advises Daniel Powers, MS, founder of The Botanical Institute....

Though a recent study published in the journal JAMA Neurology found that roughly half of middle-aged Americans fear that they will someday develop Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, many aspects of the disease remain shrouded in mystery, as far as the general public is concerned. Read on to learn seven surprising Alzheimer’s facts you probably don’t know. READ THIS NEXT: 58 Percent of Americans Are Increasing Their Dementia Risk by Doing This: Are You?...

But what happens when you get home? Whether the photos are digital or printed, you need a way to organize them. The best handful of photos might make it onto the wall, yet there are dozens, if not hundreds or even thousands more that need somewhere to live. Here are some ways to ensure your travel photos aren’t lost or forgotten from travel experts who’ve amassed quite the collection. And next, don’t miss 10 U....