Lifestyle

  • Senior couple planning room renovation.

    I Lived in My House During Construction. Here’s How it Went.

    My husband and I were unenthusiastic about adding on to our little (for four people) house — especially if we had to move out during the project. Construction is, at best, an interruption to daily life. Moving out during the…

  • Smog over Los Angeles

    The Dirtiest (and Cleanest) Big Cities in America

    For big cities across the country, not only is pollution back to pre-pandemic levels, but in some cases it’s worse, according to a study from LawnStarter that ranks 90 of the biggest U.S. cities on such metrics as air and…

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    Stop Believing These Ridiculous Myths About Aging

    Aging is a battle we all fight, and there are countless products designed to tap into our collective vanity — and wallets. It’s important to keep in mind, however, that not all anti-aging products, promises, and schemes are effective. Far…

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    FDA Finds No Link to Lucky Charms in Food-Safety Probe

    Lucky Charms’ streak of bad luck is over. Following a surge in stomach illness reports linked to the colorful cereal, the Food and Drug Administration initiated an on-site inspection of General Mills’ production facilities, and safety experts encouraged consumers to leave…

  • Costco customers push shopping carts through the parking lot of a Costco store on March 13, 2020 in Richmond, California.

    This Is Why Shoppers Are Addicted to Costco

    Legions of consumers happily pay the (minimum) $60 annual fee for the privilege of shopping at Costco. In 2021, there were more than 111 million cardholders, according to the company’s annual report. During that period, more than nine out of…

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    Best and Worst States for Older Workers

    While the pandemic has sparked early retirements, there are also plenty of workers 65 and up who aren’t quite ready to punch the clock for the last time. How the careers of older workers match up might depend on the…