There is no such thing as a perfect person or a perfect partner. “Every single person you will meet is going to have flaws,” says James Anderson, dating expert at Beyond Ages. “If you accept this fact, you may find that one of the people who you thought was ’not so perfect’ is actually pretty great for you.” Most of the time, playing hard to get just guarantees that both of you are going to end up alone....
READ THIS NEXT: Drinking This Popular Beverage May Spike Parkinson’s Risk, New Study Says. When you’re hungover, the last thing you might want to do is to eat something, especially if your stomach is screaming at you. However, a nice juicy steak could be the best cure for the next time you vow to never drink again—and we bet it will taste pretty delicious. “The protein and fat in steak helps to settle the stomach and provide energy, while the iron in steak helps to reduce the symptoms of a hangover,” says Dan Troha, entrepreneur and founder of Trivia Bliss....
READ THIS NEXT: Never Start a Shower If You Haven’t Done This First, CDC Says. No matter how careful you are, a slippery bar of soap must be kept somewhere where it won’t slide its way onto the floor when it’s not being used. But according to experts, how you store your suds can also create a bit of a health risk. “Soap dishes may keep your bar from moving around, but they’re often not drained properly, which makes them a breeding ground for bacteria,” Kristina Hendija, medical advisor at Beardoholic, tells Best Life....
These pests often make their way indoors as the temperature dips, finding cozy spots to curl up—and even breed—inside your home. This may be particularly true if you have certain plant life growing in or around your home—even a potted plant or raised bed may lead mice to view your space as an all-you-can-eat buffet. Read on to discover which plants could cause a mouse infestation in your home, according to pest control experts....
RELATED: This One Thing Is Disappearing From 300 Walmart Stores. If you’re looking to stock up on pricey items for your kids, like sports equipment, July isn’t the time to do it. “It would be wise to wait to make any [sports gear] purchases,” says Sara Korab, director of retail trends at Savings.com. Luckily, you won’t have to wait long to see prices on sports equipment fall. “Our data shows that out of any month, August sees the most deals for outdoor sports gear,” Korab explains....
“Skirts are a great way to add a touch of femininity … They can be flirty and fun or sophisticated and stylish,” Ai Hiura, fashion expert and chief marketing officer at Faverie, tells Best Life. As it turns out, a little bit of experimentation might be necessary. Read on to find out what Hiura and her fellow style experts recommend keeping in mind when styling a skirt later in life....
The new study out of San Raffaele Hospital in Milan, Italy, examined 402 patients—265 men and 137 women—a month after they were released from the hospital after being treated for COVID-19. Using clinical interviews and self-assessment questionnaires to gauge patients’ symptoms of various mental health disorders, the researchers found that nearly 56 percent of patients studied “presented a clinical score for at least one mental disorder.” The researchers also hypothesize that inflammation plays a significant role in the development of these mental disorders in COVID-19 survivors, citing that “worse inflammation lead[s] to worse depression....
For those who romanticize a burial at sea, the company Eternal Reefs offers an innovative solution. It mixes the cremated remains of a person with concrete to create a “pearl” onto which loved ones can etch personal messages, handprints or (environmentally friendly) mementos. The pearl is then encased in a “reef ball” that is dropped into the sea, where it provides a new habitat for fish and other sea life, helping encourage a vibrant ecosystem....
To help readers get a better sense of which states are facing the most severe outbreaks, The Times has broken things down into separate categories, including “where new cases are higher but going down” and “where new cases are lower but going up.” We’re focusing on the states “where new cases are higher and staying high,” meaning that COVID numbers are rising amid an already alarming number of cases. As of Sept....
RELATED: 91-Year-Old Clint Eastwood Says This 1 Thing Could Make Him Quit Acting. Moreno began acting in films in the ’50s, including roles in the musicals Singin’ in the Rain and The King and I. In 1961, she starred in another movie musical, West Side Story, as Anita, which is the role she is best known for and the one that won her an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. More recently, Moreno has appeared in TV series including Jane the Virgin and One Day at a Time....
Researchers know that these symptoms arise due to the disease attacking motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord which are needed for muscle movement, but the root cause of ALS is still unfortunately unknown. Experts say that both genetic and environmental factors likely play a role. In fact, there’s one genetic factor that may give you an insight into your risk level. Read on to discover the one thing 90 percent of people with ALS have have in common....
Read the original article on Best Life. Killing one “murder hornet” at a time would be laborious and futile. So instead, scientists used dental floss to tie tracking devices to three of the insects that they had found in the state of Washington, the Associated Press reports. These devices then led them to the nest, which was located in the city of Blaine, close to the Canadian border. Wearing protective suits, and having wrapped the tree housing the nest in cellophane leaving just a single opening, the team vacuumed around 200 insects from the nest into canisters....
For a study published in the scientific journal Nature, researchers from Yale University set out to determine whether or not the immune response to SARS-CoV-2 was different in women than it was in men. The results, which were the first of their kind to be released, showed that, in fact, there was a difference—quite a significant one even. “Our results revealed key differences in immune responses during the disease course of SARS-CoV-2 infection in male and female patients,” the study authors wrote....
While many of these prescriptions are essential for treating acute or chronic illnesses, unnecessary prescriptions can put you at high risk of unforeseen drug interactions. That’s why we asked Tessa Spencer, PharmD, a specialist in community pharmacy and functional medicine, which medication is the most blatantly overprescribed. Read on to learn her answer, which may surprise you. READ THIS NEXT: If You Take This Medication, You’re More Likely to Get a Blood Clot....
However, “stress symptoms can affect your body, your thoughts and feelings, and your behavior,” says the Mayo Clinic, which explains that the physical effects of anxiety can manifest in various ways. “Stress that’s left unchecked can contribute to many health problems, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, and diabetes.” Read on to find out more about how anxiety might be affecting you physically—and what you can do about it....
RELATED: These 25 Kroger Products Have Just Been Recalled, FDA Warns. Garden City-based Seviroli Foods is recalling its product, Aplenty Rotini with Plant Based Bolognese Meal Kit, per the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The reason for the recall is the presence of an undeclared allergen: milk not named on the label. RELATED: For the latest recall news delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter....
RELATED: Never Use Your Phone to Do This, FBI Says in New Warning. On March 1, Apple confirmed that it had banned apps for Russian-state-controlled media outlets Russia Today (RT News) and Sputnik from its app store in every country except Russia amid its ongoing invasion of neighboring Ukraine, Tech Crunch reports. As a result, any users who now attempt to download the app in the U.S. and elsewhere are told: “this item is no longer available....
The gang also featured one female lead, Barbara Bain, who played the femme fatale, Cinnamon Carter. A triple-threat fashion model, actress, and IMF agent, she quickly became a fan favorite among the show’s followers. Today, Bain is 90 years old and seemingly hasn’t slowed down since the day she was cast. Read on to see her now, over 55 years after the show began! RELATED: Larry Mathews Played Ritchie on"The Dick Van Dyke Show....
Read the original article on Best Life. The actors met when they were cast opposite each other in the legendary bomb Gigli. The movie’s poor box office performance and bleak critical reception became a part of their story. Affleck memorably appeared in Lopez’s music video for “Jenny From the Block,” and they also acted together in Kevin Smith’s Jersey Girl. And for more recent bad films, check out The Worst Movie of 2020, According to Critics....
RELATED: If You Notice This on Your Skin, Get Your Kidneys Checked, Experts Warn. Though not one of its better known symptoms, those with kidney disease are more prone to developing frequent dental cavities and gum infections. “There’s a two-way link between long-term kidney disease and severe gum problems. Chronic kidney disease can lead to poor bone health, heart disease, and high blood pressure, all of which have a connection to gum disease,” explains the health information site Health Grades....
