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We’re living in super stressful times, but it’s important now more than ever to try to stay positive. Numerous studies support the fact that stress (both short-term and long-term) can cause premature aging. That’s because when you’re stressed, your body produces cortisol, a hormone that can damage your telomerase and telomeres (the caps at the end of each strand of DNA). “Wrinkles, grey hair, and a weakened immune system may be associated with shortened telomeres,” says Monica Lam-Feist, an ACE-certified personal trainer and fitness lead at AlgaeCal, a calcium supplement company in Canada....

Greg Bretz was cited on Dec. 16 at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas, after a hospital worker found him vaping marijuana, local media outlets reported this week. Bretz said he had been vaping and eating THC paste with bread to treat symptoms of his illness. Read on to find out what happened that day, what the police chief has to say about it, and what’s next. 1 “That All Went South”...

READ THIS NEXT: 8 Small Towns in the U.S. That Feel Like You’re in a Hallmark Movie. Head over to the West Coast and you’ll find a true hidden gem, Sherry Arkfeld, travel blogger and author of Digital Nomad and a Dog, tells Best Life. “Mt. Shasta city is a town of around 3,500 people that sits at the base of Mount Shasta itself,” Arkfeld, who grew up in Northern California, explains....

READ THIS NEXT: If You Notice This in the Bathroom Before 45, Get Checked for Cancer. Regular physical activity helps slash your risk of all types of cancer. For example, a 2021 meta-analysis of several studies examining the link between various forms of physical activity and colon cancer risk concluded that increased levels of exercise substantially decreases your risk of colon and rectal cancer. Moreover, other studies have observed that colon cancer survivors who are more physically active have a lower risk of cancer recurrence and a higher survival rate than sedentary survivors....

While it’s not a perfect science, the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) can help us better understand our personalities, as well as those of others. The self-reported questionnaire determines whether you lean toward Extraversion (E) or Introversion (I); prefer to use Sensing (S) or Intuition (N); tend to be more Thinking (T) or Feeling (F); and are more Judging (J) or Perceiving (P). These letters can be arranged to form 16 different personality types, identified by four-letter acronyms....

The thought of running a razor over a dry patch of hair is enough to make your skin crawl; but even worse, it’ll make your skin irritated. “Soaking your skin and hair in water before you shave will make your hair softer and ensure a smoother shave,” says beauty expert Lina Buk. “Never. Shave. Dry,” Lindsay Wynn, founder of vaginal wellness brand Momotaro Apotheca, confirmed to beauty site Byrdie. “Unless you want a raging rash of razor burn, shave your pubic hair at the end of your shower or bath, once your hair follicles will have had a chance to thoroughly soften....

READ THIS NEXT: 5 Relationship Red Flags Everyone Misses, Experts Warn. One-sided communication can be surprisingly easy to miss, says Justin Lark, a therapist at The Ohana. “You may believe that you’re having conversations with your partner; however, you are the one initiating all the conversations.” If you think this might be the case, stop initiating those conversations and see if your partner makes the effort to start them themselves....

Now, it’s no secret that having a proven vaccine for COVID-19 is the single most important step in containing the virus and setting the country on a path to something resembling normalcy. But rolling one out is neither simple nor easy. The long and laborious testing and approval process needs to be followed by widespread production and then distribution to a nation of roughly 330 million citizens. The CDC’s message to states is simple: “Start preparing for the distribution immediately....

The study examined per-capita coronavirus-related mortality in 198 countries. According to the report, “In countries with cultural norms or government policies supporting public mask-wearing, per-capita coronavirus mortality increased on average by just 8 percent each week, as compared with 54 percent each week in remaining countries.“ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb One of the study’s authors, Christopher Leffler, MD, told Global News: “What we found was that of the big variables that you can control which influence mortality, one was wearing masks....

On March 24, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the voluntary recall of Alembic Pharmaceuticals, Inc.’s 20-mg Telmisartan Tablets. The recall is specific to a single lot of the product, which comes in 30-count bottles and bears NDC number 62332-087-30 and lot number 1905005661 on the packaging. The affected bottles are also printed with an expiration date of March 2022. The blood pressure medication was recalled after it was discovered that the bottles may contain 40-mg pills instead of 20-mg pills, thus potentially jeopardizing the health and safety of those who take them....

Extra money can help a lot of families, but if you were sent a stimulus check for a loved one who died before Jan. 1, 2021, they weren’t actually eligible to receive the third stimulus check as a result of legislation, AARP explained. While the IRS has worked to make sure checks are not issued or for deceased individuals, some may fall between the cracks. In fact, the IRS accidentally sent out about 1....

In the very first episode of The Office, Steve Carell’s Michael Scott asks Jenna Fischer’s Pam to put a fax that just came through into “the special filing cabinet for things from corporate,” meaning the garbage can. When he asks for the fax—which he actually needs—again later, he explains that he took that joke from someone close to him. “Yeah, that was a joke,” Michael says. “That was a joke that was actually my brother’s, and…It was supposed to be with bills and it doesn’t work great with faxes....

Editor’s Note: We understand that travel is complicated right now and restrictions vary state to state. If you plan on visiting any of the below destinations, we recommend checking their official websites for possible closures, limited access announcements, and general safety guidelines. A tranquil river cuts through the heart of this Gulf Coast town, and each day, the mail is delivered by motorboat (seriously!). Book one of the five cozy rooms at Magnolia Springs Bed and Breakfast, located on Oak Street, which lives up to its reputation as one of the most scenic avenues in the South thanks to its canopy of leafy trees....

READ THIS NEXT: The Most Emotionally Unavailable Zodiac Sign, According to Astrologers. This water sign doesn’t mean to be dishonest, but in their constant quest to make sure they don’t offend anyone, they might let a white lie slip. Ask a Pisces to hang out when they’re feeling drained, and they’ll pretend they have to work late and pray you don’t find them lying on their couch. These people-pleasers also can’t handle taking responsibility when they mess up....

READ THIS NEXT: The Nicest Zodiac Sign, According to Astrologers. Aquarians are often in their own little world. But once they let you into it, you’ll be hooked on their quirky and eccentric spirit. “Aquarius embodies very free-flowing energy, and whoever gets to witness it can’t help but be drawn in,” says Charlotte Kirsten, founder of the astrology blog Typically Topical. This free-spirited sign isn’t one to go out on the town often, but when they do, they’re down for anything....

READ THIS NEXT: The Most Bitter Zodiac Sign, According to Astrologers. Taurus, a fixed sign, prefers routine and comfort, so “they’re not too wild about change,” says astrologer Joanne Lara. “When faced with an obstacle or someone who disagrees with them, their natural reaction can be to feel a sense of pessimism that may seem overwhelming.” Spiritual healer and astrologer Emily Newman describes Taureans as “moody and stubborn, which makes them feel depressed and as if their world is coming to an end....

READ THIS NEXT: If You Have This Tree in Your Yard, Kill It and Cut It Down, Experts Warn. Invasive species can be devastating to your yard and the environment. Ecosystems in the United States are no strangers to invasive species. Some, like the joro spider, can remain essentially harmless as they spread throughout their newfound home. Others, such as the spotted lantern fly, can be ruinous to local plant life as they overtake new territory....

According to Consumer Reports, a good mattress has a shelf-life of only 10 years—and that’s assuming that the owner has routinely rotated it every two months during its lifespan and never allowed any children to use it as a trampoline for prolonged periods of time. If you’re over 40, the report suggests that you may be ready to change your mattress after five to seven years, and entirely for the sake of your spine....

Read on to learn more about what doctors are urging patients to continue taking, and for other essential coronavirus news, check out This OTC Medicine May Keep You Safer From COVID, New Study Says. Frank McGeorge, MD, a medical expert for local Detroit NBC affiliate WDIV Local 4, revealed the dos and don’ts for prepping for your COVID vaccination. At the top of the doctor’s list, published on the news outlet’s website, he noted that having something to eat and maintaining hydration was key, along with continuing to take any medicine that you take on a daily basis....

RELATED: USPS Just Made This Major Change to Deliveries, Effective Immediately. The USPS has been responsible for shipping and delivering free at-home COVID tests since Jan. 2022, as part of an initiative by President Joe Biden. For nearly two months, people around the U.S. have only been able to sign up for one package (with four tests included in each package) per household through a Postal Service portal. But that limit has been lifted....