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READ THIS NEXT: Doing This at Night Can Spike Your Dementia Risk, New Study Says.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb Several studies have analyzed the brain-boosting benefits of taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements later in life, but fewer researchers have looked at how they affect brain health in one’s 40s and 50s. However, a new study published in the journal Neurology has found that taking omega-3s during middle age can help to protect brain health and enhance cognition....

RELATED: Frank Sinatra Died Believing This Rumor About Marilyn Monroe, New Book Says. The Seven Year Itch was one of the biggest box office successes of Monroe’s career and that’s in large part because of an infamous scene, set up in the middle of New York City’s Midtown, where Monroe, in a billowy white halter dress, stands over a subway grate and catches the breeze of a passing train. The movie centers on a middle-aged executive (Tom Ewell) who gets entangled with Monroe’s character, who lives in his apartment building, while his wife is away with their kids for the summer....

Since the U.S. is so large and varies greatly from region to region, it’s hard to get a good sense of the country by just seeing parts of it. To that end, here are some of the best cities in the U.S. to start checking off your list. Once you make it to these 10 special destinations, you can continue the adventure by checking out The Best Tourist Attraction in Every State....

57 colony forming units (CFU) per 10 sq. cm In 2011, NSF International conducted a study on household germs, looking at the homes of 22 families who volunteered for observation. When it came to remote controls, the researchers found yeast and mold on 55 percent of the controllers, staph on 14 percent, and coliform bacteria like E. coli, which is an indicator of possible fecal contamination, on five percent. To clean your remote, use an antibacterial wipe or spray an antibacterial cleaner on a cotton pad or swab to rid the controller of contaminants....

READ THIS NEXT: The 10 Least Crowded U.S. National Parks to Visit in 2022. Established as a National Park in 2013, Pinnacles gets its name from its unique geological formations that are the eroded remains of a volcanic eruption that took place 23 million years ago. But besides caves and forests that are perfect for exploring, there’s another unique feature that can be considered a major draw. “One of my favorite bird species is the formerly-extinct-in-the-wild California Condor,” Jennifer Melroy, writer and founder of National Park Obsessed, tells Best Life....

The folks over at Stacker used data from review aggregator site Metacritic to compile a list of the best reviewed films since 2000. These are the movies that the critics loved, and that audiences couldn’t get enough of either. Read on to see if any of your 21st century favorites made the list. And for other recent picks, These Are the Best Horror Films of 2020, According to Critics. Metascore: 92 Metascore: 92 And to see how the critics felt about other Pixar classics, check out our Ranking of Every Pixar Movie, From Worst Reviewed to Best....

Read on for everything you need to know about this new variant of COVID-19, and for more coronavirus news, check out The Real Reason President Trump Hasn’t Gotten the COVID Vaccine Yet. Read the original article on Best Life. Officially, this is known as the B.1.1.7 variant, more commonly referred to as the U.K. strain of COVID-19, as it was first identified in the country. Preliminary research indicates that it may be as much as 70 percent more contagious than previous strains and therefore is transmitting faster among the population....

In fact, research published in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report in May found evidence that singing can result in a super-spreader event. At the time, the CDC reported that after a choir rehearsed for two-and-a-half hours in Skagit County, Washington, one symptomatic member spread the virus to 87 percent of the choir. As a result, two members died. “The act of singing itself might have contributed to SARS-CoV-2 transmission,” the study concluded....

In a recent National Weather Service (NWS) report compiled in coordination with the Office of Services and the National Climatic Data Center, the organization ranked the nine most dangerous types of weather, revealing a surprising number of fatalities associated with each in 2020. Read on to find out which types of weather—from extreme cold to tornadoes—were deadliest last year. RELATED: Never Drink This During a Heat Wave, Experts Warn. Number of fatalities it caused in 2020: 13...

Even though Johnson & Johnson has created a one-dose vaccine, that doesn’t mean it’s necessarily one shot and then you’re done forever. During a Feb. 9 interview with CNBC, Johnson & Johnson CEO Alex Gorsky indicated that the coronavirus behind COVID-19 may be something we’re dealing with beyond this year. “I think most people feel that this will be something where likely for, yes, the next several years we’ll be getting a COVID-19 shot just like we would a flu shot,” Gorsky said....

Nope, this one is not pronounced like the major Texas city. Tourists to the Big Apple give themselves away immediately when they ask how to get to “HEW-stun” street. The right way to say this one is HOW-stun. As our president recently reminded all of us, this national park may be internationally famed for its stunning vistas, but that doesn’t mean it’s obvious how to pronounce its name. No, it’s not yo-SEM-ites or YO-sem-ites, it’s yo-sem-i-TEE....

Read the original article on Best Life. The Handmaid’s Tale star Elisabeth Moss is one of several big names in Hollywood who were raised in the religion. And while the actor isn’t known for offering insight into her spiritual beliefs without prompting, she has publicly defended Scientology a few times—with both words and actions. In 2017, it was reported that Moss got up and walked out of the room when former Scientologist and vocal critic of the religion Leah Remini accepted a Television Critics Association award for her docuseries, Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath....

READ THIS NEXT: 8 Small Towns in the U.S. That Feel Like You’re in a Hallmark Movie. The Most Romantic Getaways in the U.S. 1. Hudson, New York As the first city to be founded after the United States was formed, Hudson has charmed locals and visitors longer than any other destination on this list. Today, it’s considered one of the best options for couples who want to escape the New York City hustle....

According to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the cause of one in every five female deaths in the United States. And even though that makes the disease the number one killer of women in America, only about half of all women are aware of that fact, the CDC says. This is not only a result of heart disease being more typically associated with men amongst the general public, but also because women often experience symptoms that are more subtle—and sometimes entirely different—than those experienced by men....

While other countries—like Iceland, India, Australia, Qatar, France, and as of June 16, Italy and Germany—have made this technology part of their national health and safety measures, the United States has held off due to digital privacy laws. In fact, 71 percent of Americans say that they would not download a COVID-19 contact-tracing app, based on a survey done in June by computer security software company Avira. The concern is not surprising when you look at the increase in online attacks as the world went virtual during quarantine....

During his interview with Axios, Bourla said he’d advise his family members to get any vaccine that was offered to them. “This is a pandemic. The vaccines that are approved by the FDA are all vaccines that are meeting the threshold,” he said. “If it was the case, can I get a vaccine now—any vaccine now—or a vaccine that I prefer two months later, I would go with whatever I can get now....

READ THIS NEXT: The Loneliest Zodiac Sign, According to Astrologers. Taurus is a bit of a slow moving sign. They’re stubborn and opinionated, but don’t want to be wrong, so they think before they speak and give their words and actions a lot of consideration—which is certainly not a bad thing. Jill Loftis, an astrologer and founder at Nuit Astrology, says they aren’t people who “use five words when one will suffice....

The couple has recently been making surprise appearances that have showcased their commitment to causes they have long championed, while offering a glimpse at their lighthearted sides that have been absent from previous somber appearances this year. Insiders say they’re setting the stage for their full-time return to the spotlight next month. “They’re a couple who do very well in those moments of human interaction. They need to be on the ground,” Finding Freedom co-author Omid Scobie told People....

The romantic comedy-drama About Time will catch you off-guard. As always, writer-director Richard Curtis knows how to charm—not to mention stars Rachel McAdams and Domhnall Gleeson—but that doesn’t mean the poignant depiction of loss won’t make you weep. This former Best Picture nominee is a stunning portrait of the life of a live-in housekeeper in 1970s Mexico City, inspired by writer-director Alfonso Cuarón’s upbringing. The restrained style and tone give way to an emotional climax that will take your breath away....

READ THIS NEXT: The 10 Most Dog-Friendly Cities in the U.S. Having their four-legged friend go missing is most pet owners’ greatest fear. Unfortunately, many are likely to end up experiencing this. According to the American Humane Association, one in three pets will become lost at some point during their life. This equates to approximately 10 million dogs and cats being lost or stolen in the U.S. each year.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb Fortunately, the odds of being reunited with a furry family member are high, especially depending on the type of pet you have....