Why is it that the afternoon slump hits some of us so hard—and then we can’t fall asleep later on? If you can identify with this dilemma, read on to find out what the culprit could be, and how revamping your morning routine could make a huge difference in your energy level all day (and night) long. READ THIS NEXT: If You Do This When You Sleep, Talk to Your Doctor, Study Says....
RELATED: 6 Foods in Your Kitchen That Are Bringing Mice Into Your Home. You’re probably eager to light up your fireplace as the cold weather rolls in, but this in-home feature could bring you more than just warmth. Megan Cavanaugh, a pest control expert and co-owner of the pest control company Done Right Pest Solutions in Minnesota, says that your fireplace might actually be inviting mice into your home for two reasons: warmth, and safety from weather and predators....
In June of this year, Starbucks announced that it would close 400 stores in the U.S. and 200 in Canada over the next 18 months. And on an Oct. 29 fourth-quarter earnings call, Starbucks president and chief executive officer Kevin Johnson said the company will shutter 200 additional storesin the next year (100 more in the U.S. and 100 more in Canada)—bringing the total number of closures to 800. And for more retail shutdowns, find out which Cult Favorite Store Is Closing All U....
READ THIS NEXT: The Soup You Should Have, Based on Your Zodiac Sign. Aries are known for their leadership abilities and willingness to take charge in any situation–so there’s a good chance you already know what you’re bringing to the table. Some might call you the brash and impulsive sign of the zodiac, but few give you credit for how far your passion takes you in life. It shouldn’t surprise anyone that the holiday season for you tends to be non-stop action and running around—which might be too much for some, but not for you....
READ THIS NEXT: 5 Tips For Wearing Heels Over 65, According to Doctors and Style Experts. “You want the dress to complement you; you should never be an accessory to your dress,” says Liana Chaouli, a Los Angeles-based image therapist. “Cocktail dresses should be the frame, and the woman should be the artwork.” For this reason, pay extra attention to the silhouette of your clothing. A great cocktail dress should flatter your body: fit-and-flare for hourglass figures, A-line for pear- and apple-shapes, ruching and other volume-creating details for stick-straight bods....
Experts say many biological factors can wreak havoc on our sex lives—and one common culprit is having a hormonal imbalance resulting from a particular underlying condition, or simply due to age. “While there are certain medical conditions or treatments that can affect hormone health, there are some typical times when hormones start declining,” Shoma Datta-Thomas, MD, FACOG, a board-certified aesthetic gynecologist and the head of wellness medicine at Modern Age, tells Best Life....
It may be much easier to see in hindsight, but many people have regrets over mistakes they made in their marriage. Read on to find out what seven divorced people wish they would have done differently. READ THIS NEXT: Most Couples Stop Being “In Love” After This Long, Experts Say. “Efficient communication is the foundation and key to having a dispute-free relationship,” Mark Joseph, founder of the relationship blog Parentalqueries....
READ THIS NEXT: Walmart and Target Have a Secret Hiding Spot for Clearance Items. Walmart’s security cameras aren’t messing around. According to a former employee who goes by @obeygoddess on TikTok, they offer complete coverage of the store and are so high definition that you can zoom in to read a shopper’s text messages.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb “One of the first things they did [during training] was bring us to the loss prevention room and zoom in so far [on a camera image] that you could literally read the date on the newspaper,” she says in a viral video....
READ THIS NEXT: Southwest Is Finally Changing the Way It Boards Flights. Depending on where you live, you might have one fewer option for flights soon. American Airlines announced that it would be pulling its services out of three U.S. cities and no longer flying to them in the coming weeks, travel news website The Points Guy reports. The carrier says that it will discontinue flights to and from Long Beach, California (LGB) as of Feb....
READ THIS NEXT: If You Have This Popular TV Provider, Prepare to Lose Access to Football. It feels like we’re constantly heading about carriage disputes, as networks and providers butt heads when it comes to pricing and contract negotiations. Several of these disputes recently made headlines, the latest of which was between Fox and DirecTV.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb On Nov. 27, Fox began warning DirecTV customers that they might lose Fox programming due to an ongoing contract dispute, per The Hollywood Reporter....
READ THIS NEXT: 8 “Small But Toxic” Things to Stop Saying to Your Partner, According to Therapists. Researchers at the University of Rome wanted to find a link between the types of interpersonal guilt and their relationship to attachment and altruism. They surveyed 393 adults (who averaged 34 years old and identified as women in 70 percent of cases) about their feelings of guilt and categorized those feelings into four buckets....
Remini and Alley were publicly at odds over for years because of their ties to Scientology. Alley was a longtime member of the church when she died, while Remini is a former member who has been very outspoken against the religion, including writing the book Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology and producing the docuseries Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath. Here’s what Remini had to say about the Cheers star’s passing and why she believes Scientology can have a negative impact on members battling health issues....
1 Parking Lot Rage It’s unclear how the road rage incident started, but a young man in a Volkswagen Golf is seen stopping his car, getting out and yelling at an older man. The younger man is clearly furious, while the older man is standing in front of his own car, hands in his pockets as he stays calm. Two other cars are seen behind the Volkswagen Golf, which the young man left blocking traffic....
A 2021 survey of the best pizza cities revealed surprising results. According to the survey, the top five cities are Rochester, New York; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; New Haven, Connecticut; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and Bridgeport, Connecticut. However, that survey is based on the percentage of pizza restaurants compared to all restaurants in that city, the number of pizza restaurants per square mile, and the number of pizza restaurants per 100,000 residents. In other words, it doesn’t factor in the actual quality of the pizza in those cities....
Pro tip: If you’re willing to wait until after the holiday chaos dies down, you may be able to score a stellar deal on airfare and hotels for a January or February getaway. Best of all, traveling to these oceanside destinations during the off season can be even more fun, because you can dodge the crowds that tend to flock to the beaches during summer. Whether you’re itching for a quick weekend getaway with your SO or a long, luxurious trip with the whole fam, here are the best U....
1 Will Parents Be Charged? “The test should come down to whether or not appropriate steps were taken to safeguard the weapon,” says Virginia criminal defense attorney Steve Duckett. “If they kept [the gun] out in the wide open where anybody could grab it and do something untoward with it, that does expose them potentially to some liability.” 2 Unlikely the Boy Will Face Charges While the 6-year-old’s parents might be in trouble, It’s unlikely the first grader will face any charges....
READ THIS NEXT: The 5 Best Hairstyles for Gray Hair, According to Experts. When choosing clothing colors to wear with gray hair, avoid ones that mirror the hue. “This tends to age you and will appear to drain the vibrancy away from your face,” says Patrick Kenger, personal stylist at Pivot Image. Instead, “you want to mirror the other coloring in your face.” For example, if you have blue or green eyes, Kenger notes those colors will be especially flattering as they’ll bring attention to your more vibrant features....
