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READ THIS NEXT: 10 Mistakes You’re Making That Keep Your House Cold, Experts Say. According to Glenn Wiseman, sales manager at Top Hat Home Comfort Services, the first step in preparing for a snowstorm is to ensure the roof of your home can withstand the elements. “Some common warning signs to look out for that your roof may need tending to are water stains in the attics, curling or broken shingles, caulking pulling from brick or wood, and granular particles from the shingles found in your eavestroughs,” Wiseman says....

RELATED: See Every ’90s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover Model, Then and Now. One of the most memorable scandals of the ’90s is the one involving figure skaters Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan. Kerrigan was attacked by men hired by Harding’s ex-husband, Jeff Gillooly, the day before the U.S. Figure Skating Championship in 1994. At the time, Harding was one of the top figure skaters in the world, had competed in one Olympic Games, and was getting ready to go back for her second....

Jennifer Aniston’s producing partner Kristin Hahn told the Los Angeles Times, “If you give this woman a problem to solve, she will spend whatever time it takes to come up with a plan and tell you how to deal with it. And I mean, any kind of problem. We call her Dr. Aniston.” For famous pairs you thought would last forever, check out 15 Celebrity Couple Breakups You’re Probably Still Mourning....

If you’ve ever felt like women and men see the world differently, you’re not totally wrong. A study led by psychology professor Israel Abramov found that “women were more adept at distinguishing between subtle gradations than were men,” according to Smithsonian Magazine. This disparity was most apparent in the middle of the color spectrum—Abramov found that women were better able to distinguish tiny differences in color hues that were yellow or green....

Julianne Moore has repeatedly talked about being fired from the starring role in biopic Can You Ever Forgive Me?, telling Andy Cohen on Watch What Happens Live, “[Original director Nicole Holofcener] fired me. So yeah, that’s the truth. I think she didn’t like what I was doing. I think that her idea of where the character was, was different than where my idea of where the character was, and so she fired me....

RELATED: If You Notice This on Your Skin, Get Your Liver Checked, Says Mayo Clinic. You used to chow down like you were in a food competition, and now you’re never hungry. So what gives? According to the Mayo Clinic, one of the most common signs of liver damage is a loss of appetite, making your non-existent hunger pangs something to be wary of. RELATED: If You Notice This on Your Hands, Get Your Liver Checked, Mayo Clinic Says....

Sure, guys like hearing that you love them and care deeply about them, but if you really want your words to hit home, you have to do some work to get inside his head. Instead of guessing at what might make your guy happy, take this expert-approved and science-backed advice on what he’ll never tire of hearing from you. And for the flip-side of the equation, check out the 20 Things You Always Want Him to Say....

The açai berry has become popular in recent years thanks to the breakfast staple known as the açai bowl. However, that doesn’t mean that people are properly pronouncing the name of the fruit when they order. People will say ah-ky, ah-ky-ee, and even ah-sigh, but the proper pronunciation is ah-sigh-ee. And for more terms you’re likely butchering, This Is the Most Mispronounced City in the U.S. Don’t let the extra “e” at the end of this word fool you....

With the help of top contractors, flippers, and interior designers, we’ve rounded up the best home upgrades you can tackle in under an hour. And for more ways to make over your space, check out these 50 Affordable Interior Design Tips for a Gorgeous Home. If you’ve always dreamed of an elegant kitchen, but don’t have the money or time for a major renovation, installing a peel-and-stick backsplash is the project for you....

Cable and satellite TV was still in its infancy in 1986 when The Wall Street Journal came up with a fun way of describing the short attention span viewing that came with too many televised options. “Channel surfing” would soon spawn “web surfing,” and today, when most people hear the word “surfing,” they more often think of mass media than riding an ocean wave. And for a little bit of history, The Amazing Origins of Everyday Slang Terms You Use Constantly....

The study’s lead author, Sin Hang Lee, MD, director of Milford Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory, found that the testing kits gave a 30 percent false-positive rate and a 20 percent false-negative rate. According to the report, “2 false negatives and 3 false positives were found in 20 reference samples,” meaning 25 of the total tests studied yielded inaccurate results. RELATED: For more up-to-date information, sign up for our daily newsletter. To determine these false-positive and false-negative rates, the Connecticut State Department of Public Health Microbiology Laboratory provided Lee 20 tests, which were then re-tested using his own methodology, which examines samples on a cellular level, rather than just testing fluid with no cellular matter from potentially infected oral and nasal secretions....

Another type of important data to collect is about healthy habits versus the ones that may be increasing your risk of cancer. Are you using sunscreen and eating a healthy diet? Did you know drinking coffee can help prevent a certain type of the disease? These are some of the factors to consider when thinking about your overall wellness. Making sure your medication is the right fit for you—and as risk-free as possible—is another important component in cancer prevention....

Could your cannabis use be creating problems without you even realizing it? Read on to find out what behaviors and symptoms signal marijuana addiction, and how it could be impacting your quality of life. READ THIS NEXT: Brad Pitt Credits This Huge Star With Helping Him Overcome Addiction. Marijuana use disorder can cause a depressed mental state, including apathy, lack of motivation, irritability, loss of interest in daily activities, inability to concentrate, and feelings of isolation, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH)....

Low testosterone levels can negatively impact your life and vitality in several ways. Cory Rice, MD, owner of Modern Medicine and Chief Clinical Advisor for Biote, tells Best Life, “Low testosterone has been associated with many adverse health conditions, including erectile dysfunction, obesity, low bone and muscle mass, depressed mood, and decreased quality of life.” While you may think your testosterone levels are fine and dandy, it’s still a good idea to know the common signs of low T so you can talk to your doctor and address them before they lead to health complications....

The list of other celebrities who’ve run afoul of the law and been sentenced to time behind bars isn’t long, but it’s definitely notable. Read on to find out more about five celebrities who’ve done real time in prison. 1 Martha Stewart The homemaking expert was convicted of several felony charges related to insider stock trading in March 2004 and sentenced to five months in federal prison. Stewart served her sentence at a prison camp in West Virginia called “Camp Cupcake....

READ THIS NEXT: Couples Who Don’t Do This Together Have Unhappier Marriages, New Data Shows. Sometimes, the key to planning for the future is looking to the past. And in the case of marriage, it might mean unpacking the relationship your parents had. In a TikTok video, love coach Sabrina Flores says a “super important” question couples should ask each other is: What mistakes did your parents make that you don’t want to repeat?...

If that isn’t enough to make you take this condition seriously, here’s what Mary McGowan, MD, Chief Medical Officer at the Family Heart Foundation, told Best Life: “What you don’t know can, in fact, hurt or even kill you. We all know someone who either died suddenly or had a heart attack while in excellent health and without known heart disease risk factors, such as high blood pressure, obesity, or cigarette smoking....

As amazing as it is, the liver is not invincible. Like the rest of your body, it’s impacted by your lifestyle choices. And while there is no cure for liver disease such as cirrhosis, practicing a liver-healthy lifestyle can help ensure you don’t develop the life-threatening condition—and boost your liver’s health right now. Read on to find out how you can show your liver some love today. READ THIS NEXT: If You Feel This at Night, You Need to Get Your Liver Checked, Doctors Say....

The last time the Queen had a year this bad was 1992, which she famously dubbed an “annus horribilis.” It also happened to be her 40th year on the throne. In a speech at Guildhall marking the anniversary of her accession, she told the sympathetic audience, “1992 is not a year on which I shall look back with undiluted pleasure.” At the time, Her Majesty was referring to the very public implosion of two of her sons’ marriages....

READ THIS NEXT: 7 Tips on Playing the Slots Without Losing It All. Many people play slots under the assumption that machines are either “hot” or “cold.” According to Know Your Slots, a hot slot is considered one that has been actively paying out winnings recently while a cold slot is seen as a machine that hasn’t paid out recently. It’s a common belief that playing “hot” machines will give you a better chance of winning big....