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“Sometimes the dust participles that are in the air—sometimes viruses that are in the air—can get stuck into your mask,” Karen Bally, director of infection prevention for Ascension Via Christi Hospitals, said during an interview with KWCH. “If you’re not washing it and taking care of it properly, sometimes that does lead to sore throats.“ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb According to the Mayo Clinic, sore throats can be caused by multiple problems, including viruses, bacteria, dry air, outdoor irritants, muscle strain, and even gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)....

Maryland—specifically Baltimore City and Baltimore County—could potentially experience a boom in COVID-19 cases, according to a report by PolicyLab, a think tank at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) whose projections are often used by the White House Coronavirus Task Force. Although their positivity rate has decreased recently, there are many factors that could contribute to a fast spread, including the high population density, the high rate of poverty, the volume of multigenerational households, and the proximity to other states that have had outbreaks....

READ THIS NEXT: 75 Relationship Quotes to Reignite Your Love. 102 Best Pick-Up Lines for Flirting, Fun, And Romance It’s hard to get conversation rolling, especially with someone you find attractive. Scan the list below for the perfect pick-up line to use on your next night out. The Most Cringe Pick-Up Lines READ THIS NEXT: 50 Cute Things to Say to Your Girlfriend. Amazing But Cheesy Pick-Up Lines READ THIS NEXT: 198 I Love You Quotes to Share With Someone Special....

The map gives each state one of four color codes to indicate their level of risk—green (on track for containment), yellow (community spread), orange (accelerated spread), and red (tipping point). According to the HGHI map’s key, states with a red code risk level are those with at least 25 newly confirmed cases a day per 100,000 residents. As HGHI researchers explain, “once a community reaches the red risk level, stay-at-home orders become necessary again....

“American Beauty is so wittily written and gorgeously directed that you might think you’re seeing something archetypal–maybe even the Great American Movie. But when you stop and smell the roses … Well, that scent isn’t Miracle-Gro. The hairpin turns from farce to melodrama, from satire to bathos, are fresh and deftly navigated, but almost every one of the underlying attitudes is smug and easy…It’s amazing that [Sam] Mendes and [Alan] Ball get away with recycling so many stale and reactionary ideas under the all-purpose rubric of ‘black comedy....

RELATED: The Biggest ’90s Child Actors, Then and Now. In the ’90s, Mara Wilson’s career was on fire, with movies including Mrs. Doubtfire, Matilda, and A Simple Wish. She did not continue acting full-time into adulthood, however. Wilson said in an interview with NPR that she continued acting after her mother’s 1993 death since it was “the only constant” in her life, but that facing rejection as she got older was difficult....

Lady Diana Spencer might have been a young, blushing bride, but she did upend royal tradition by refusing to “obey” her new husband, Prince Charles, in her wedding vows in July 1981. No one could have foretold what a telling sign that would turn out to be. Not surprisingly, Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle followed suit when they married into royal fold. And for more on royal weddings, check out 30 Fascinating Facts about British Royal Weddings....

From the Golden Age of Hollywood to the 21st century, there are many big-name stars who haven’t let past breakups destroy their faith in the institution. For some of the individuals on this list, it actually took from the Golden Age of Hollywood until now to have the time to rack up so many marriages. So read on to check out 16 stars who definitely weren’t afraid to say “I do” all over again, and for celebs on the other end of the spectrum, check out 15 Celebrities Who Say They’re Never Getting Married....

They’re good for more than just taking scritches. These 18 muscles allow dogs to move their ears in intricate ways, which is important to picking up sounds. Plus, your dogs ears can give you a clue as to how they’re feeling: If they’re laying flat back against their head, your pooch may be scared. If they’re pointing straight up, they’re alert and on the case. RELATED: You’ve Been Calculating Your Dog’s Age Wrong, New Study Says....

Finding that your traditional feather duster isn’t removing enough of the dust on your blinds? Break out a sock that’s lost its match in the laundry to get the job done instead. “To clean blinds efficiently, wear an old sock over your hand and use it to wipe down the dust from each blind slat with one sweep motion,” suggests Iary Dell’Elce, operations manager at cleaning company TidyChoice. And if you want to make your home safer while you neaten up, check out these 23 Cleaning Tips From the CDC You Need to Follow....

From gadgets that tackle the cleaning for you to those that get out the grime you’d long since given up on, read on to discover the cleaning products you simply can’t live without any longer. Best Life’s editors have scoured the internet to bring you the best products out there, and we’re hoping you’ll love them as much as we do. Full disclosure: we may earn a commission for anything you purchase through links on this page, but that doesn’t mean you’ll pay more for them (we’d never do that to you!...

Luckily—and the truly indolent out there will be thrilled to hear this—banishing laziness requires very little work at all. In fact, with just a few negligible lifestyle tweaks, you can perk up, boost your motivation, and double your productivity—instantly. And to make things even easier, we’ve gathered them all here for you. So read on, and enjoy your newly energetic life! And for more great health advice, here are the 30 Genius Tricks That Will Make Your Life Easier....

“People affirm their ’love’ all the time, whether it’s for their friends, family members, dogs, and even a pumpkin spice latte,” says Jonathan Bennett, a certified counselor and dating expert. “Given how the word ’love’ is thrown around so casually, admitting how deeply you are ‘in love’ with her is even more special and meaningful.” It’s a subtle difference, but one that leaves a major impression. And for more great couples advice, don’t miss this steamy guide to the bedroom....

They weren’t the most user-friendly audio formats, but we sure did love them. At the time, it felt like we had the best of all possible worlds. Vinyl was for home listening, cassettes were for music on the go, and 8-tracks… Well, we’re still not sure what 8-tracks were for. But there’s just something about being able to hold on to an album sleeve or flip over a cassette to get to your favorite song that made the whole music-listening experience feel more personal and special....

You could find out somebody’s mood just by asking them, “How are you feeling today?” But a far easier (if less reliable) way would be having everyone wear a mood ring. How did this practical jewelry work? Whether it really did or not is still up for debate, but the color-changing effect was the result of thermotropic liquid crystals inside the ring’s stone, which alternate shades depending on your body temperature....

Typically, you can find them scattered around the 100 barbecue restaurants located around the city, admiring its 200 some fountains, or soaking up some local jazz. Fun fact: The city boasts its own special musical style. Back in the 1920s, “Kansas City Jazz” emerged out of the big band tradition, eventually transforming into the bebop rhythm we recognize today. READ THIS NEXT: The 10 Best States for Summer Road Trips....

READ THIS NEXT: 5 Tips for Wearing Jeans If You’re Over 60, According to Style Experts. All that puff will keep you warm, but adding bulk may not be the look you’re going for. Instead, shop for high-quality down jackets that are sleeker—those that use Thinsulate, for example. “Look for ones that have some type of shaping which could include a waistband, or that have thinner quilted panels,” advises style blogger Jodi Filogomo....

1 Terror On El Toro The incident happened on the El Toro roller coaster, which can reach speeds of 70 miles per hour with a drop of 176 feet, according to Six Flags. 14 people were said to be injured after the ride, and five were taken to a local hospital. The Jackson Township Police Department told the New York Post that said the injuries suffered were minor.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb 2 Like “Hitting a Pothole”...

“Medications utilized for insomnia can help in different sleep cycles depending on what an individual needs,” says Reema Hammoud, PharmD and AVP of Clinical Pharmacy at Sedgwick, a third-party claims management provider. “Some drugs help with falling asleep, some help with staying asleep, and others help regulate circadian rhythm.” These drugs, however, are meant for short-term use. When used for too long or in high doses, they can have detrimental consequences to your health....

While getting rid of these unpleasant pests once they’ve occupied your home isn’t easy, ensuring they don’t become unwanted guests in your space is simpler than you’d expect. Read on to find out which items pest professionals say could be inviting bed bugs into your home. And if you’re worried about inviting pests into your house, If You Smell This in Your Bedroom, You Might Have Bed Bugs. You may be returning from those long trips away from home with more than just jet lag to contend with....