Lifestyle
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Napping Can Raise the Risk of Heart Disease in Older Adults, Recent Study Says
Daytime napping might increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, according to a new study of older adults from the American Heart Association (AHA). The research, published in late July, looked at 12,268 Swedish twin individuals to investigate links between sleep…
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103 Tech Products That Will Make Your Life Easier
Push a button, tap a screen, say a command — that’s all it takes these days to have virtually anything you want at your fingertips. While some products out there may seem superfluous — looking at you, Bluetooth fidget spinners…
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Does Costco’s Kirkland Alcohol Beat Brand Name? These TikTok Buddies Have the Answer
Does Costco’s Kirkland alcohol beat brand name? These friends are on a mission to bring you the answer. In the trending “Can It Kirkland?” TikTok series with over 20 million views, a group of buddies see if they can tell the…
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Easy Ways to Prevent a Plumbing Disaster
The last thing anyone wants is a plumbing emergency to clog an already busy day. A little due diligence and simple maintenance can keep things running smoothly, though. Taking care of a home’s plumbing can also keep energy bills lower…
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The Secret History of How Coffee Took Over the World
How coffee became the preferred morning pick-me-up for most of humanity — as well as a most sought-after global commodity — is one of modern history’s greatest success stories, littered with controversies and colorful legends. Here are facts you probably…
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Peanut Butter and Jelly: Facts About This American Classic
If you’re packing up a picnic basket for a breezy summer outing, chances are good that a peanut butter and jelly sandwich will find its way inside. And why not? PB&J is among the cheapest sandwiches you can make, packs…
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Miller Beer Launches Ice Cream That Tastes Like a Dive Bar
Capturing the feel of a place or thing in a flavor or scent is a tricky business — take rose-flavored candy, for example. But beer-maker Miller thinks you’ll taste “dive…
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Unique Mini-Golf Courses To Putt at Around the Country
Miniature golf is an affordable activity for young and old alike and occasionally a step into fantastical surroundings. The game has been around since the 1920s, and today there are…
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These Catalogs Defined Shopping for Generations — and Now They’re Mostly Gone
Fat, glossy catalogs used to proclaim the beginning of the holiday season, but times have changed. Today, many of us skip the store and order online, so most catalogs have…
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The 11 Best Products for a Well-Groomed Beard
When hipsters across the West Coast started cosplaying as flannel-shirted lumberjacks in the 2010s, it seemed like every other guy was stocking up on beard balms, oils, and combs. That…
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The Best Dog Harnesses for the Car — and Why They’re Important
Dog sweaters, dog nail polish, and dog beer … it’s all a bit much. While dog seat belts and safety harnesses sound like another addition to that long list of…
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The Most Expensive Celebrity Divorces of All Time
When news of a big celebrity marriage makes headlines, many tabloid readers anxiously await the even juicier headlines that could come — those that chronicle the divorce and the financial fallout.…
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Hollywood: Then and Now
We may think of the whole entertainment industry as “Hollywood,” but the actual Hollywood is a small part of the city of Los Angeles. In the 100-plus years the film…
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How To Wash Your Car at Home And Save Money
Wax On, Wax Off With the astronomical cost of cars, gas, and pretty much anything auto-related, car owners are desperate to save money. That can mean waiting in long Costco…
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23 Things You Need to Know About Dementia and Alzheimer’s
As baby boomers continue to advance in age, dementia and Alzheimer’s are in the spotlight more than ever — especially considering today’s Americans are living longer lives than previous generations.…
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The 10 Best Stemless Wine Glasses for Swirling and Sipping
The internet is full of posts asking if stemless wine glasses are gauche or tacky. Some advice: Ignore pinky-in-the-air wine snobs who only drink from $100 crystal glasses. Stemless wine…
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Banana Boat Sunscreen Recalled Over Potential Carcinogen
The maker of Banana Boat skin care products has issued a voluntary recall for three batches of its Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 after trace levels…
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I Stopped Shopping on Amazon and This Is What Happened
It took some time to recognize it, but … I’m an Amazonaholic. I had an addiction to clicking “Buy Now” in my spare moments. For many of us, the pandemic…
