Lifestyle
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12 Common Things You’re Doing That Are Probably Illegal
Believe it or not, some things that we do in our everyday lives may actually be falling on the wrong side of the law. Unbeknownst to many people, certain commonplace behaviors — which we might dismiss as harmless or trivial…
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11 Tips on Keeping Your Thyroid Healthy
Everything from exhaustion, weight gain, and forgetfulness to hair loss, low sex drive, and goiters can result from thyroid issues, since the gland is responsible for releasing hormones into the body, making its health essential to a well-functioning body and…
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8 Things You Should Never Google (and Why)
Remember when the internet was just starting out and we had to physically print out directions to know where we were going? Now, with the advancement of technology, we can Google everything we want to know at all times of…
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29 Health Myths You Can Safely Ignore
“Don’t swallow your gum, it’ll take seven years for your stomach to digest!” “Ah, just pick it up off the floor — five second rule!” Most of us grew up with wives’ tales such as these, and probably believed them.…
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6 Places You Should Never Keep Your Phone
Many of us have a tough time not being hopelessly attached to our phones these days. With the wealth of compelling apps, emails, texts, and news updates about the chaotic state of various parts of the world, it’s seemingly inevitable…
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Weird and Ridiculously Expensive Celebrity Purchases
Almost everyone has fantasized about being rich, but few ever find out how they’d spend the money. Priorities can get a little skewed, it turns out, leading some celebrities and tycoons to make purchases that seem unjustifiable from a more…
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25 Healthy, Low-Calorie Dishes for Quick Weight Loss
Ignore all the fad diets — for weight loss, there’s no magic pill. That doesn’t mean dieters have to suffer with a piece of celery and a lettuce leaf for…
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The Most Family-Friendly Dogs to Bring Home to the Kids
If you’re finally ready to give in to the kids’ pleas for a new pet but don’t know where to begin, it’s worth becoming educated on what breeds offer the…
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Low-Sodium Fast Food: 42 Menu Items to Order from Burger King to Taco Bell
Salt makes food taste better, which is why restaurant food is loaded with it. Finding low sodium fast food is a challenge, but there are menu options with reasonable amounts…
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12 Healthy Habits You Can Carry Into Your 80s and 90s
While we all want to live a long, healthy, and productive life, there are a variety of beneficial habits that can help increase our chances of enjoying life for many…
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Study: Gen Z Smartphone Use ‘Nearly Ubiquitous’
As someone with two Gen-Zers at home, I know a thing or two about this generation and its smartphone use. Still, I was borderline shocked at some of the findings…
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6 Financial New Year’s Resolutions You Should Never Make
If you’re seeing New Year’s resolutions through a monetary lens this year, make sure you’re setting the right goals for yourself. There are certain financially inspired resolutions that you’d be…
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Merry ‘Twixmas’! 29 Ways to Spend That Week Between Christmas and New Year’s
Sometimes called “Twixmas,” that week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve is — for quite a few lucky folks — a much-needed week off from work. Sure, you want to kick back and enjoy…
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Need a Last-Minute Christmas Gift? Take a Look Around the House
It’s a few days before Christmas and that nagging, “I forgot something” feeling is rising in the pit of your stomach. We’ve all been there. It’s easy to forget to…
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7 Mistakes To Avoid When Making Your New Year’s Resolutions
The new year is hot on the horizon, which means the time for setting resolutions has arrived. If you haven’t had much luck achieving your goals in the past, you…
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5 Things You Should Never Buy for a White Elephant Gift
Whether you love or hate white elephant gift exchanges, we can all agree that they’re pretty amusing — usually. Sometimes, someone gets a gift that’s not exactly appropriate and things…
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7 Last-Minute Liquor Store Christmas Gifts
Everyone has that impossible-to-buy-for person on their Christmas list. Uncle Bob hates everything, so you end up trying to come up with something last minute besides a boring gift card…
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7 Costco Staples That Superfans ‘Always Buy’
While you can buy staples like laundry detergent, trash bags, and eggs anywhere, Costco boasts some of the best prices on everyday products. In fact, you’ll never pay more than…
