READ THIS NEXT: 3 Ways Your Stomach Is Telling You That Your Heart’s in Trouble. The medical term for swelling is edema, and it can occur anywhere in your body for a number of reasons. But if you have swelling in your feet and lower legs, it might mean your heart isn’t circulating blood properly, there’s a vein blockage in your leg, or that you’re suffering from congestive heart failure (CHF)....
But it’s never too late to start reading between the lines to make sure your partner feels happy and heard—even about the things they’re not saying out loud. Talking to therapists and other relationship experts, we rounded up some of the most important body language signs you should never ignore from your partner. Read on to learn what to watch out for when it comes to your relationship. READ THIS NEXT: 7 Body Language Signs That Mean Your Partner Is Cheating, According to Therapists....
RELATED: If Your Plants Are Dying, This Simple Trick Will Revive Them. “My family and I love pistachios so we have a lot of pistachio shells at home. We use these shells to help keep our potting soil from drying out,” says Craig Miller, an academician with Academia Labs and home gardener in Austin, Texas. “What I do is crush the shells and then soak them in water overnight. This process allows the shell to absorb water as much as it can....
READ THIS NEXT: If Your Dog Is Playing With This, Take it Away Immediately. You probably don’t think twice before popping an Advil to ease a headache or muscle pain. But if your dog ingests these types of medications, there can be serious consequences. “Dogs have very narrow therapeutic ranges of medications, meaning that a small amount of pain medication, such as ibuprofen or naproxen, which we think of as harmless and generally very safe for us, can be quite harmful to pets,” says Caroline Wilde, DVM, staff veterinarian at pet insurance company Trupanion....
RELATED: If You Notice This Smell at Home, You May Have Mice, Experts Warn. One of the most consistent sounds a mouse will make in your home is scratching, according to Alexander Crawley, a senior executive and entomology consultant at Fantastic Pest Control Australia. According to Crawley, mice will make holes in the walls of your home throughout multiple areas, from your ceilings to your cabinets and lofts, or “basically anywhere thin enough to create an entry point....
READ THIS NEXT: 5 Benefits of Letting Your Hair Go Gray, According to Stylists. The key to growing long gray hair is keeping it healthy, and the first step is using good shampoo and conditioner. “Gray hair can become dry and brittle over time, so using shampoos and conditioners that are enriched with moisturizing ingredients can help keep it healthy and looking its best,” says Anju Methil, MD, dermatologist and cosmetologist with ClinicSpots....
READ THIS NEXT: 6 Secrets Sam’s Club Doesn’t Want You To Know. Disclosure: This post is not supported by affiliate partnerships. Any products linked here are strictly for editorial purposes and will not garner a commission. One mainstay of the Wawa experience is the touchscreen system used to order the store’s freshly-made sandwiches. In theory, the machines allow customers to simplify the ordering process by letting them select a size, add on or take away toppings, or choose toast your bread....
Why? It’s simple. By 40, you’ve earned the right to treat yourself to the finer things—and that means purging all of the things in your life that are beneath you. Why have ancient ratty bath towels when you can when you can have super-soft swathes of comfort? Why hang college-era posters on your walls when that space could just as easily play home gorgeous pieces of art? With that in mind, we’ve run down the 50 things you shouldn’t have your home anymore, especially if you’re 40 or over....
It will be months before you pull out your parka or skis again—and that might have you convinced these items will be steeply discounted now. But Prime Day simply isn’t the best time to buy your winter gear.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb “Skip fall/winter seasonal items like candles, sweaters, and ski equipment,” says shopping expert Dana Marineau, chief marketing officer of e-commerce savings company Rakuten. “Retailers use the summer months to make room for fall goods, so you won’t see big markdowns on these items....
RELATED: This Is the Worst Place to Sit on a Plane, Flight Experts Say. No one wants to jet off without a supply of their favorite skincare, haircare, and beauty products. And with infamous Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations that limit you to no more than 3.4-ounce containers of liquids in carry-on baggage, there’s an excellent chance you’ll be stashing your supplies in your packed luggage. But as anyone who has ever arrived at their destination to find an entire week’s worth of shampoo drenching their clothes will tell you, it’s crucial to make sure you’re packing the right kind of containers to hold any liquids or gels....
READ THIS NEXT: The IRS Just Warned Taxpayers to Never Take This Deduction. Holding onto receipts for self-employment expenses will save you hours (and dollars!) on Tax Day. “Many of the costs you incur when working for yourself, such as those for marketing, office expenses, insurance, and travel, can be written off when you submit your taxes,” says Steven Wilson, founder of the personal finance website Bankdash. “Utility costs and costs related to running a home-based company could also be covered....
Experts say following a few simple, everyday health habits can put you on the path to better heart health in no time. Read on to learn seven of their best tips for keeping your heart healthy as you get older. READ THIS NEXT: This Is the No. 1 Heart Attack Symptom People Ignore, Doctors Say. As with many other aspects of your health, good heart health begins with a proper diet....
READ THIS NEXT: 7 Secrets That Can Help You Retire Early, According to Experts. Over the years, people choose to move houses for various reasons. In most cases, people change addresses to increase square footage, get more acreage, or simply upgrade to a nicer dwelling. But experts point out that after years of family building or ambitious projects, house hunting later in life usually revolves around a new set of considerations for the immediate future....
READ THIS NEXT: Never Travel Without This Item, Flight Attendant Says. In many cases, it’s easy to know what won’t fly at a checkpoint. But besides throwing away your mostly full drink and packing your favorite pocket knife in your checked luggage, travel experts say there’s still no guaranteed way to anticipate what will happen once you approach the agents at the front of the line. “Some checkpoints require you to take off your shoes, while some let you leave shoes on....
READ THIS NEXT: If You Live Here, Watch Out for This Venomous Snake in Your Backyard. On June 1, an “unsuspecting” 5-year-old boy named Daniel was bitten by a copperhead snake at his home in Texas, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram recently reported. Copperhead snakes are one of the most commonly seen snakes in the U.S., and they’re also “the most likely to bite,” Live Science explains. This snake belongs to the pit viper family: These venomous snakes that have “heat-sensory pits between eye and nostril on each side of head” that aide them in accurately striking potential prey....
READ THIS NEXT: Yosemite National Park Officials Say If You Hear This, “Quickly Get Away From the Area.” Invasive species are aptly named, as they effectively invade and infiltrate an ecosystem. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, to be classified as invasive, species must be non-native to the area and “likely to cause harm to the economy, environment or human health.” The organisms threaten surrounding wildlife by monopolizing resources, essentially crowding out native species....
READ THIS NEXT: Drinking This Popular Beverage Slashes Dementia Risk, New Study Says. Dementia currently affects nearly 55 million people worldwide, per the World Health Organization (WHO), and that number is only anticipated to grow with the aging population. Recent studies have found that eating processed foods may up your risk of dementia, while another study found that getting more vitamin K through leafy greens, fermented foods, or certain meat products can stave off cognitive decline....
RELATED: Target Just Banned the Purchase of This One Thing at All Its Stores. If you’re planning to go all out this summer, you may want to avoid doing so at an Airbnb rental. The company announced on May 27 that it would be extending its global ban on parties through the end of summer 2021, at the earliest. The company currently has a 16-person cap on occupancy per property, and anything more than that would be considered a party and would be in violation of the party ban....
RELATED: Alaska Airlines Is Getting Rid of This on Flights, Effective Immediately. If you’re a frequent flyer with Alaska Airlines, you should prepare for a number of upcoming changes to the carrier’s loyalty program. According to The Points Guy, several adjustments with the airline’s Mileage Plan will go into effect on March 1. One of the major changes will affect members trying to redeem first-class awards on Alaska’s flights with their miles....
READ THIS NEXT: Former Teen Idol Says She “Was Living a Double Life.“ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb In Mean Girls, Seyfried plays a spacey character named Karen Smith. In one scene, she says, “I have a fifth sense. It’s like I have ESPN or something. My breasts can always tell when it’s going to rain … Well, they can tell when it’s raining.” At the end of the movie, Karen gives a weather report for her high school while standing in a downpour....
