Instead of heading into your 50s with a sense of dread, start making these after-50 life changes and you might just discover your 50s are your best decade yet. And when you want to streamline your adult life, start by ditching the 50 Items No Man in His 40s Should Own! Don’t let the fears that held you back in early adulthood dictate what your 50s will be like. Your 50s are the perfect time to finally try out that acting class, go skydiving, or ask someone you’ve been eyeing on a date, even if the thought would have paralyzed you a decade earlier....

It’s not just about finding the things that “give you joy” (Kondo’s words) and discarding the rest. It’s also about recognizing the things you’ve been holding on to for too long and either trashing them or replacing them. That means taking a long, honest look at your surroundings—right down to household items that are now officially old enough to be antiques—and making some minor (and sometimes major) tweaks. Here are 50 things you need to expunge from your home by the time you reach 50....

“In the restaurant industry, food is cooked and served without delay,” Jean Dible, an airline food safety expert, told CNBC. “In the aviation industry, food is prepared at a catering company and then packed in insulated containers and trucked to airports to be put aboard the aircraft. [And] incorrect holding temperatures is the number one reason for foodborne illness on a worldwide basis.” And it may not just be the ability to keep food warm enough....

Dementia is also on the rise. “Rates of Alzheimer’s disease deaths increased more than 50 percent between 1999 and 2014 [and] Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death among all US adults,” reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Read on to find out about six early symptoms of cognitive decline that are easy to ignore or dismiss—but which are important to take seriously. READ THIS NEXT: If You Can’t Remember These 4 Things, It Could Be an Early Alzheimer’s Sign....

Unfortunately, many holiday decorations are the perfect spots for pests to camp out, with spiders being one of the most prevalent nuisances during the holiday season. Before you find yourself struggling with an infestation, read on to discover which holiday decorations could be attracting spiders to your space, according to pest control specialists. RELATED: Leaving This One Thing in Your Bathroom Is Attracting Spiders, Experts Warn. They may be a holiday staple in many homes but make no mistake: your Christmas tree is a haven for pests....

READ THIS NEXT: The 5 Newest National Parks You Need to Add to Your Bucket List. The vast wilderness of the American Southwest has inspired millions of trips to take in its beauty. But those who manage to tackle the region’s premier path will get to experience it in a truly unforgettable way. “The Arizona National Scenic Trail stretches from the border of Mexico to Utah, covering over 800 miles along the way,” Elise Armitage, travel expert and CEO at whatthefab....

READ THIS NEXT: 5 Things You’re Not Texting Your Partner That Therapists Say You Should Be. Like other types of communication and sex acts, sexting comes down to consent, says David Tzall, PsyD, a licensed psychologist based in Brooklyn. “No sext is off limits or inappropriate if both people agree and consent to what the boundaries are.” When starting a relationship where sexting might be on the table, establish guidelines around your digital boundaries....

Some of the more well-known symptoms of heart failure include shortness of breath, difficulty breathing when lying down, and a cough, according to Eva Shelton, MD, an internal medicine physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. “There are two major types of heart failure physiology, left-sided and right-sided heart failure,” Shelton explains. “When left-sided heart failure occurs, blood and the fluid it contains backs up into the lungs, resulting in shortness of breath and cough....

READ THIS NEXT: USPS Is Planning This Long Dreaded Change to Your Mail, Starting Jan. 22. We’ve all received a piece of mail or parcel that wasn’t meant for us, whether it’s addressed to a previous tenant or was simply sorted into the wrong mailbox. In most cases, it might seem like putting it back into the hands of the USPS can be an easy way to solve the problem....

READ THIS NEXT: If You’re Over 65, This Hairstyle Is Aging You, Experts Say. When strands of your hair start to go gray, a lot more is changing than just the way it looks. Stylists say that you’ll likely need to reconfigure how you wash and maintain your locks every day with new specialized products. “If your ‘salt strands’ feel dry or become more unmanageable, it’s a clear indication your hair needs more moisture, so amp up the hydration,” says Lisa Abbey, founder and CEO of Strength x Beauty....

READ THIS NEXT: USPS Is Making Even More Changes to Your Mail, Starting Jan. 22. It can definitely be upsetting to not receive a package you were expecting, but you’re likely putting your frustrations on to the wrong person. One former USPS driver who wished to stay anonymous tells Best Life that many customers would give him an attitude if their package didn’t arrive on the day they thought it was going to....

READ THIS NEXT: 5 Warnings to Shoppers From Ex-Bath & Body Works Employees. It can be tempting to walk into a Sephora and test literally everything. But you might want to think twice before slathering on a beauty product that’s been used by loads of other people—especially lip products. “I’ve seen people with cold sores, people with really nasty chapped lips, and people who were visibly sick using lipsticks and glosses on their mouths,” wrote former color and fragrance expert Garnetstar28 in a Reddit Ask Me Anything (AMA)....

Here are 80 of our favorite funny corny jokes guaranteed to make you laugh, even if the rational part of your brain wants to resist. We promise you, we’re not trying to sell you seeds. These best corny jokes are just for your enjoyment. READ THIS NEXT: 153 Dad Jokes So Bad They’re Actually Hilarious. 80 Corny Dad Jokes Read on below to get the fun started. After all, everyone loves a good dad joke, no matter how cringe-worthy....

RELATED: If You Got Pfizer, This Is When You’re More Likely to Get Breakthrough COVID. There have been at least 193,204 breakthrough cases counted by U.S. states between Jan. 1 and early August, according to The Wall Street Journal. The news outlet says this is probably an undercount for the true number of vaccinated people who have gotten COVID, as people with asymptomatic infections are not likely to get tested for the virus....

If you’re looking to book tickets, board a plane, or navigate any new destination like a pro, here are the best secret travel hacks from four real flight attendants who have made jet-setting their careers… and way of life. RELATED: The 10 Best Places to Travel Internationally This Spring. “Tightly rolling your clothes increases the amount of space left in your roller bag, making room for bulkier items such as hair styling tools, jackets, and shoes,” says Triniese Thomas, a flight attendant for Frontier Airlines based in Orlando, Fla....

RELATED: This Is the Most Dangerous Place to Be on a Cruise, Experts Say. Carnival Panorama sails along the Mexican Riviera year-round, and thanks to both the ship’s features and the itinerary, it’s the one cruise I always tell my loved ones to check out. My aforementioned pal and I kept an eye on cruise fares and found a great deal, so we could experience it together. Admittedly, sometimes I like to splurge, but what’s awesome about Carnival Panorama is it’s not at all necessary to do so....

RELATED: A Disney World Employee Is Rating Celebrities Based on How Rude They Are. Rating: 10/10 “Every interaction with her was super great,” TikToker Sarah Moose said about The Office star Jenna Fischer. And it’s a good thing that the actor lived up to expectations, because the hotel employee also said that she was “in the bathroom crying” because she was so excited to Fischer. “I loved her so much, she was so sweet,” Moose explained....

According to the CDC’s report, 32 percent of recorded patients had cardiovascular disease, making it the most commonly reported underlying condition. At a close second, 30 percent had diabetes, and 18 percent had chronic lung disease. The agency also notes that numbers were similar across sexes. However, age is a factor, with half of coronavirus patients with cardiovascular disease being 70 or older and few being under the age of 39....

READ THIS NEXT: Delta Just Made This Permanent Change for All Passengers, Starting Now. As a result of the pilot shortage, especially at a regional level, some carriers are attempting to mitigate the impact with a rather unconventional method. Back in April, both United and American began replacing certain routes with buses instead of planes. The two airlines signed contracts with Landline Co., a Colorado-based bus transit service, to transport passengers and their bags on some shorter domestic routes....

READ THIS NEXT: Popular Discount Stores, Including Marshalls, Are Closing Starting Jan. 14. According to News-Press Now, the American Eagle location at East Hills Shopping Center in St. Joseph, Missouri, is slated to close this Sunday, Jan. 15. The outlet reported that American Eagle announced the news via email last weekend, adding that shoppers will still have access to items online. Steven Craig—owner of Craig Realty, which operates the shopping center—also confirmed the news....