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RELATED: This One Thing Is Disappearing From 300 Walmart Stores. A leaked company memo revealed that Walmart has struggled to maintain its dominant position as the top grocery store destination over the last year, as reported by Recode in a May 7 article. The 100-page document from February—which Recode viewed, but Best Life has not seen—was created for advertising agencies vying to oversee the company’s planning and buying of advertisements....

RELATED: Unvaccinated People Will Be Barred From Here Completely, Starting Feb. 21. On Feb. 14, Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel E. Bowser announced that she would be dropping the city’s vaccine mandate as the virus’ spread is falling, The Washington Post reported. People in the nation’s capital have been required to show proof of vaccination at most businesses—including restaurants, bars, gyms, and movie theaters—in the city since Jan. 15.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb These places of business are no longer required to make patrons show their vaccination information before entering, as of Feb....

If you take ibuprofen every day, you may notice your stomach start to hurt more. Kenni Sterns, MPH, the head of Health & Safety for UniMovers, says that long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen has been associated with the development of peptic ulcers, which are open sores lining the inside of your stomach. “These ulcers cause significant pain when eating food, drinking alcohol, and using tobacco products,” Sterns explains....

That’s because of the bacteria we all have on our tongues. It turns out, tongue microbes could actually be used to diagnose heart failure, according to Yuan’s research presented in June on HFA Discoveries, a scientific platform of the European Society of Cardiology. Yuan and his team determined that the tongues of patients with and without heart failure not only looked different, but also had completely different microbiology—findings that could give doctors an important diagnostic tool to work with....

Trebek revealed in March 2019 that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer, which was the cause of his death in November of this year. In July, Trebek invited ABC News’ T.J. Holmes to his home for an interview with Good Morning America where he talked about Jeopardy, his battle with cancer, and the ongoing pandemic. When asked about a potential replacement, Trebek said, “I joke with the audience all the time and I say, ‘Betty White,’ because they want somebody younger, somebody funnier....

The German study, published in the Nature journal on July 29, looked at a sample of 68 healthy people who had not yet been exposed to the coronavirus. Among those, 35 percent had T cells—a form of immune cells—in their blood, which can directly attack the novel coronavirus. These T cells were only thought to be found in people who have already had COVID-19, and the study did find those cells in 83 percent of participants who had the virus....

1 Vegas Bachelorette Mohler and the bride-to-be were in Las Vegas for her bachelorette party, and unsurprisingly, there was a lot of drinking going on. The two friends had been drinking for 12 hours before they posed for a photo in front of the fountain. “We were taking a late-night photo in front of the fountain and Tori slipped and accidentally threw me off balance – not hard to do after drinking for 12 hours straight!...

Read the original article on Best Life. Anyone who still describes going online as “surfing the web” probably also has a few of those AOL CDs in storage. You know, just in case. And for terms to steer clear of, check out 50 Outdated Words That Instantly Age You. If you’re talking about the “scotch” variety, then sure. But if you’re using tape as a verb—like “don’t forget to tape Dancing With the Stars,” for example—then you’re sending a clear signal that your brain is still stuck in the land of VHSes and cassettes....

A team of researchers at the University of Illinois, Champaign performed a meta-analysis of 11 studies on regret. After looking at the regrets of 3,041 study subjects, they found that the biggest regrets people have in life centered on education. According to the researchers, psychologists Neal J. Roese and Amy Summerville, an incredible 32 percent of the regrets analyzed centered on education. “Education appears as the number one regret of Americans is a remarkably consistent finding across these studies,” the authors conclude in their findings, published in the Personality and Social Bulletin in 2005....

RELATED: You Should Never Keep This One Spice in Your Cabinet, Experts Warn. Putting your spices near your stove may seem like a convenient option, making them readily available while you’re cooking. But according to Lori Bogedin, a chef and culinary expert from Pennsylvania, storing spices near this kitchen appliance is a bad idea. “You should never store spices near a stove since the heat might destroy the spices and decrease their flavor,” Bogedin explains....

While vaccination continues across the country, researchers are already working on the next iteration of the COVID vaccine. A booster several months after your original vaccination will likely be necessary to help maintain your immunity and protect you from variants. To make these COVID vaccine boosters easier to give, researchers have begun to look into alternate modes of administration. “It’s critically important down the road to have vaccines that are easier to handle and have better cold-chain characteristics,” John Mascola, MD, director of the vaccine-research center at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), told The Wall Street Journal....

If you’re self-employed or a gig worker, take note: Not all taxpayers will have an extra month to file and pay what they owe. According to the IRS and Treasury Department, the May 17 extension “does not apply to estimated tax payments that are due on April 15, 2021. These payments are still due on April 15,” unlike 2020, which saw the same payments extended to July 15.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb The agency explains that “in general, estimated tax payments are made quarterly to the IRS by people whose income isn’t subject to income tax withholding, including self-employment income, interest, dividends, alimony, or rental income....

Of course, she wasn’t Princess Diana yet at that point. Season 3 laid the groundwork for her arrival, dramatizing Prince Charles’s (Josh O’Connor) first relationship with Camilla Shand (Emerald Fennell), later to become Camilla Parker Bowles. But this is the first season to feature Lady Diana Spencer, who’s played by relative newcomer Emma Corrin. In Seasons 5 and 6, it was just announced last week, Tenet star Elizabeth Debicki will be taking over as an older Diana....

READ THIS NEXT: The Most Walkable U.S. Cities in America for Seniors. It’s no surprise that experiencing the natural beauty of Alaska tops many people’s bucket list. From summer to winter, there’s no shortage of breathtaking landscapes to explore, along with a wealth of wildlife viewing that’s unrivaled by other states. Plus, if you visit Fairbanks between Aug. 21 and April 21 of each year, you’re likely to catch the aurora borealis, also called the Northern Lights....

Best Life’s editors have scoured the internet to bring you the best products out there, and we’re hoping you’ll love them as much as we do. Full disclosure: we may earn a commission for anything you purchase through links on this page, but that doesn’t mean you’ll pay more for them (we’d never do that to you!). Pricing and availability are accurate as of the piece’s initial publication date, but it’s the internet and we can’t guarantee that these sweet, sweet deals will last forever, so scoop them up before someone else does!...

Lily Collins stars as the titular American in Paris in this series from the creator of Sex and the City. It won’t set your world on fire, but if you’re seeking the satisfaction that only over-the-top fashion, gorgeous scenery, and the most unrealistic plots can offer, Emily in Paris may be exactly what you need this weekend. For more short marathon recommendations, check out 13 Netflix Shows You Can Watch From Start to Finish This Weekend....

Best Life’s editors have scoured the internet to bring you the best products out there, and we’re hoping you’ll love them as much as we do. Full disclosure: we may earn a commission for anything you purchase through links on this page, but that doesn’t mean you’ll pay more for them (we’d never do that to you!). Pricing and availability are accurate as of the piece’s initial publication date, but it’s the internet and we can’t guarantee that these sweet, sweet deals will last forever, so scoop them up before someone else does!...

Even if you haven’t coughed or sneezed into your hands recently, they could still be harboring potentially-infected respiratory droplets, which could then be transferred to surfaces—and other people—when you leave the house. That’s why it’s so important to wash your hands before heading out the door; the CDC recommends washing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or using hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol....

“A surprise need not be elaborate or expensive,” says marriage and relationship coach Stacey Greene. “It should be from the heart and filled with opportunity for strengthening the bond between you and your spouse.” If you’re looking for inspiration, we gathered romantic surprise ideas from mental health and relationship experts that will reignite the spark in your relationship. And for more ways to keep your relationship fresh, check out these 21 Ways to Maintain a Healthy Marriage....

Of course, not all careers are ideally suited for older adults. Here are 20 jobs that would make any 40-plus-year-old feel financially secure and personally satisfied. But for the flip-side, don’t miss 20 Worst Jobs if You’re Over 40. Don’t get us wrong, teaching is very demanding and difficult work. But if you love it, it’s a career that rewards devotion. New statistics indicate that less teachers are leaving their jobs—83 percent stay after five years—and an Urban Institute survey found that workers in their 60s and beyond found teaching one of the most personally enjoyable professions....