Lifestyle
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How Does a Pricier Weighted Hula Hoop Compare to My $10 Version?
I am admittedly a fan of the weighted hula hoop trend — though I’m not a fan of the $75+ price tag on the official Infinity Hoop version. The good news is that I had no serious issues with the cheaper version…
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8 Foods You Should Eat Every Single Day of Your Life
You’ve heard that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, right? Easier said than done. But while you might not be eating a minimum of 365 apples every year, there are plenty of foods you really should try to…
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12 Costly, Dumb, and Deadly Mistakes To Avoid While Camping
Spending time in the great outdoors is a great way to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It allows us to unplug, breathe in fresh air, and immerse ourselves in all that nature has to offer. Whether it’s…
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The Next Big Buzz: 14 Things You Didn’t Know About Cicadas
More than 1 billion and possibly as many as trillions of cicadas will soon be emerging from their Rip Van Winkle-like slumber and pretty much take over more than a dozen U.S. states with wild, mating-centric abandon. The bugs’ numbers…
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10 Party Fouls That Will Ruin Your Super Bowl Shindig
Hosting a Super Bowl party can be nerve-wracking, especially if you don’t normally have people over. But you don’t have to worry about fumbling as much as the underdog team’s QB if you just follow a few common sense rules…
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12 Hidden Product Hacks You’re Probably Missing Out On
It happens to the best of us: We get a new cellphone or other gadget and don’t take the time to slow down and review all of the new product’s features. The result? We might be missing out on some…
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Sleep Experts Dish On the Best Products To Help You Sleep
Clocking a restful night’s sleep is essential for giving yourself a winning chance to seize the day. Thankfully, there are plenty of products that can help optimize your sleep schedule…
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Devastating Photos of Dying Sears and Kmart Stores
Not long ago, the slow-motion decay of Sears and Kmart would have been unthinkable. But the chains have been shuttering stores for years. Michael Lisicky, a retail historian, has been…
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Iconic Movie Props That Went Missing
Props frequently play a starring role in TV and film. And when they do, collectors are happy to fork over big money for them. Naturally, the more valuable the items,…
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10 Things You Should Never Add to Your Salad if You’re Eating Healthy
Salads are a great addition to your diet, especially if you’re trying to stick to a healthy New Year’s resolution. But a lot of the ingredients that make salad taste…
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Household Tasks That Burn Major Calories (and Some Too Dangerous To Do Yourself)
If you can’t make it to the gym and can’t get motivated to work out at home, simple household chores and yardwork can add exercise to your day — with…
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15 Weird Ways Your Body Is Telling You to See a Doctor
In the age of online symptom checkers and live chats with medical professionals, it’s all too easy to give into a sense of hypochondria. Aside from Googling, simply knowing some…
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The Biggest Diet and Exercise Fads of the Past Century
Americans have always had an insatiable appetite for diet and exercise programs. A few have staying power — for example, the Mediterranean Diet, which was recently named U.S. News &…
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21 Things You Should Never Say to Your Doctor
Doctors are doctors thanks to years of education and training. A strong relationship with your doctor thrives on respect for that dedication and over time also helps develop a good…
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13 Foods You Should Never Risk Eating After Their Expiration Dates
If you’ve ever woken up with a craving for cereal only to head to the fridge and find expired milk, you know the frustration. While some foods like dried pasta or…
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12 Things You Didn’t Know About Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is America’s most famous civil rights leader and one of the world’s most celebrated thinkers and orators. In the era of Black Lives Matter and…
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13 Fire Hazards Hidden in Your Home — and What To Do About Them
Unbeknownst to many people, certain common objects in our homes can be a fire hazard. To make things trickier, these hidden hazards often go unnoticed — posing a real risk…
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10 Places You Should Never Use Your Phone
As our phones have become an extension of ourselves, it’s increasingly difficult to maintain proper phone etiquette. With a multitude of apps at our fingertips and the ability to constantly…
