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How often do you wake up and instantly start going through your email before getting out of bed? Even if you initially woke up with energy, that’s a surefire way to zap it. Instead, Hilary Hinrichs, the New York City-based health and nutrition coach behind Holistic Hilary, recommends taking time for yourself before you dive into work and catching up on messages. “A great way to help ease stress and have a more productive morning is by putting yourself first,” she says....

The former Suits star has openly shared her love of food, cooking, and wellness. From 2014 to 2017, she ran her own widely-followed lifestyle blog The Tig—a nickname for her favorite red wine, Tignanello. The blog, which was described as a “hub for the discerning palate—those with a hunger for food, travel, fashion & beauty,” featured posts on topics ranging from Meghan’s favorite recipes and interviews with chefs to stories about meditation and body positivity....

RELATED: If You Take These Meds, You May Not Have Antibodies Post-Vaccine, Study Says. According to a study released by Israel’s Health Ministry on July 5, the Pfizer vaccine appeared to be somewhat less protective against the Delta variant than other strains, The Wall Street Journal reports. Data collected during an outbreak caused by the strain between June 6 and early July determined that the vaccine’s efficacy dropped from 94 percent down to 64 percent effective against COVID infection from the variant....

RELATED: 27 Things You Should Never Buy at Walmart, According to Experts. According to the data collected by Numerator and presented by Insider, the average Walmart shopper picks up about 13 products per visit, bringing their total to $54 per trip on average—that comes out to about $3,400 each year. The research also showed that the average shopper does nearly 14 percent of their total shopping at Walmart, and they tend to stock up on groceries, with Turkey Knob, Cheetos, Betty Crocker, Dole, and Tyson being some of their favorite brands....

To conduct its new survey, the ACSI randomly emailed 19,423 customers between April 2020 to March 2o21 and asked them to discuss their experiences at some of the largest restaurants in the country, including major fast-food chains. The participants assessed 22 different chains based on 10 different categories: accuracy of food order, food quality, beverage quality, variety of food, variety of beverages, layout and cleanliness, courtesy and helpfulness of waitstaff, the speed with which food was received, website satisfaction, and the reliability of the restaurant’s mobile app....

READ THIS NEXT: This Dreaded COVID Side Effect “Is Increasing,” New Study Says. As companies peel back the last of the COVID requirements and restrictions, it can feel like the pandemic is finally moving into the rearview mirror. Case counts have remained on a steady decline for months after a mid-summer spike, with the national daily average dropping 23 percent in the past two weeks to 43,419 as of Oct....

“One bad habit that we may find ourselves in is over-apologizing,” says Michelle Pargman, LMHC, a mental health counselor based in Florida. “Spending so much energy on disclaiming our own thoughts and opinions can end up inadvertently disempowering ourselves with our audience.” This is a clear sign of a lack of confidence because “people who are confident believe they have the right to have opinions,” according to Melissa Snow, a certified life coach....

RELATED: The Worst Thing You’re Doing in Public Bathrooms, Infectious Disease Doc Warns. A 1995 study from the University of California, San Diego, looked at placement preferences among people in a variety of scenarios. Researchers monitored how much toilet paper was used in each stall of a men’s bathroom at a local beach for 10 weeks, and concluded that the middle two stalls used up 60 percent of the toilet paper over that time, showing that people preferred to use the middle toilets to the outside stalls....

Ugur Sahin, CEO and co-founder of BioNTech (which co-created the Pfizer vaccine), revealed this week that a third shot is necessary to get the “vaccine protection back up to almost 100 percent again,” according to the Associated Press. Referring to studies from Israel, Sahin noted that efficacy for the BioNTech-Pfizer jab dropped slightly from 95 percent to approximately 91 percent after six months. In order to keep people protected, Sahin suggests you’ll need a third vaccine dose between nine and 12 months after your initial shot....

READ THIS NEXT: The Real Reason Kelly Ripa Stopped Drinking Alcohol. Lowe rose to near-instant fame at the age of 18 after starring in the 1983 film The Outsiders opposite Emilio Estevez. Soon after, in 1985, he solidified his A-list status by joining the Brat Pack in the cast of St. Elmo’s Fire. However, the actor’s early success in Hollywood came with a price, he said in 2019 while reflecting on the years of addiction that followed....

If you neglect these things—and, sometimes, even if you don’t—infidelity could come into the mix. And that, of course, can spell disaster. Read on to discover the real reason why women cheat—and learn how to keep your connection healthy and strong in the process. RELATED: If Your Partner Has These 4 Qualities, They’re More Likely to Cheat on You. According to our experts, including psychologists and therapists, the number one reason why women cheat in relationships is that their emotional needs are not being met....

Negotiations surrounding the third stimulus check are still in process, but qualifications may be shifting. According to The Washington Post, Democrats are considering proposing that $1,400 payments be sent to individuals earning up to $50,000 per year and that $2,800 be sent to married couples earning up to $100,000 per year. However, the party’s plan has not been publicly released yet and could still change. In the meantime, nine Democratic senators have co-sponsored an amendment that would “ensure upper-income taxpayers are not eligible” for the next stimulus check....

“The opening of the first new Arrivals and Departures Hall is a major milestone in delivering on Governor Cuomo’s vision for a brand new, world-class, 21st-century LaGuardia Airport that the region deserves,” said Rick Cotton, executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. RELATED: For more up-to-date information, sign up for our daily newsletter. Scheduled for completion in 2022, the LGA Terminal B redevelopment project is part of a comprehensive $8....

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) Fireworks Annual Report, which was released in June, estimates that there were 10,000 firework-related injuries treated in ERs nationwide during 2019. But 73 percent of those injuries occurred during the one-month period between June 21 and July 21, in which the Fourth of July falls. And sparklers were responsible for 12 percent of those ER visits, the highest number of any kind of firework....

READ THIS NEXT: If You Shop at Macy’s, Get Ready for This “Ideal” Upgrade, Starting Oct. 1. The retail industry continues to struggle. Even though it seems like we’re finally seeing a bit of relief from the pandemic, some economic sectors are still struggling. One key player is the retail industry, and according to Retail Dive, several companies are on the brink of bankruptcy. Bed Bath & Beyond has been making waves recently, having announced the closure of 150 stores due to ongoing financial woes....

READ THIS NEXT: These Are All the Walmart Locations Closing Forever by the End of May. In the last couple of years, notable chains such as Giant Eagle, Piggy Wiggly, Save-a-Lot, and Kroger shuttered multiple locations across the U.S. for various reasons, according to Mashed. One grocery chain, Bi-Lo even closed its doors permanently last year after decades of service. “Thank you for 60 years,” the company’s website now reads....

On April 2, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced a public health alert for 39 pounds of raw ground chorizo sausage after it was discovered the food could contain “hard pieces of crystalline material.” The affected products are limited to 1-lb. packages of Lonely Lane Farms Family Farm Since 1939 Oregon Raised Chorizo Sausage, produced by the Century Oak Packaging Company. The affected packages can be identified by product ID 21067-6, establishment number EST....

Players at Caesars Palace, Paris, The Linq, Harrah’s, and Flamingo—all owned by Caesars Entertainment group—may receive $20 chips if they’re seen wearing a face mask inside the casino-resort complex. This free-play giveaway is a safe bet for Caesars as it safely welcomes gamblers back to the tables. The promotion, which would end when masks become mandatory in Nevada, had Ceasars shell out $7,500 last weekend.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb This is just one of the many ways Las Vegas is drawing locals and visitors back to the Strip since it reopened on June 4....

William and Harry first announced their plans for the statue in 2017 in a joint statement that read: “It has been 20 years since our mother’s death and the time is right to recognize her positive impact in the U.K. and around the world with a permanent statue. Our mother touched so many lives. We hope the statue will help all those who visit Kensington Palace to reflect on her life and her legacy....

The ’70s saw groups like the Jackson 5 and the Bee Gees topping the charts. In the ’80s, the King and Queen of Pop ruled the decade. And in the ’90s, big ballads were all the rage before we greeted the new millennium with bubblegum pop, girl groups, and boy bands. Click through to find out who the top pop star was the year you graduated high school and remind yourself of all the biggest pop songs from years past....