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According to a survey conducted by OnePoll and the natural toothpaste company Dr. Squatch, 57 percent of the 3,000 Americans polled said that the coronavirus pandemic has made them more aware of their own bad breath because they could smell it when wearing a face mask. More than half—52 percent—of respondents admitted to being concerned about their bad breath because they are worried about being perceived as “dirty,” but that seemingly isn’t motivating them to start brushing and flossing more: 35 percent of respondents said they don’t actually brush their teeth twice a day, and a surprising 10 percent admitted to not even brushing once a day....

Most Americans refer to the stuff that comes out of the tap as “wah-ter.” But if you were raised in the Philadelphia area, your pronunciation probably sounds more like “wooder” or “wooter.” And to learn how your vocabulary can change your outlook, check out Cut These 20 Negative Words from Your Life and Be Instantly Happier. For the majority of us, the word “been” rhymes with “bin,” like the ones above....

READ THIS NEXT: 5 Warnings to Shoppers From Ex-Big Lots Employees. When you’re shopping outlets, the urge to make your way down to the stores can be constant. After all, with built-in deals, it might seem like there’s practically never a wrong time to make your purchases. But experts warn that you can get more out of your experience if you’re strategic with your store outings. “Big shopping trips are usually saved for weekend excursions, but if you have the ability to shop mid-week—typically Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday—then you’ll be able to avoid the crowds and have a smoother shopping experience in general,” Julie Ramhold, consumer analyst with DealNews....

Over the first weekend of July, The Harris Poll conducted a survey of individuals in some of the hardest hit states. Arizona has continued to struggle with COVID numbers; the state’s daily record stands at 4,797 new cases, which were reported on June 30. The state also has the highest positive percentage rate of coronavirus tests, with 26.8 percent of tests coming back positive. Texas shattered its record once again on July 8, recording 9,952 new cases....

RELATED: 20 Dog Facts That Will Make You Even More Amazed by Your Best Friend. “Studies show that dog owners get more physical activity, and they are more committed to a behavioral change, like diet and exercise,” says Lorraine Rhodes, an environmental biologist for Dogtopia, the nation’s largest dog daycare and boarding facility. For example, a study in Clinical Nursing Research found that people who walked a dog for 20 minutes a day five days a week lost an average of 14 pounds over the course of a year....

RELATED: The CDC Says Vaccinated People Who Get COVID Have This in Common. A new study preprinted June 13 on medRxiv looks at the characteristics of COVID patients who have tested positive for the virus more than once. Researchers pulled clinical and testing data for 23 patients from a large U.S. electronic health record database. The patients had positive test results at least 60 days apart and separated by at least two consecutive negative test results—making it clear that these were reinfection cases, not cases in which people had prolonged COVID infections....

“I have a letter saying that if you’re so desperate, madam, we can offer you MAID, medical assistance in dying,” Gauthier told lawmakers, the news outlet reported. Read on to find out more and the reaction from prime minister Justin Trudeau. 1 Trudeau Responds Gauthier said she had written to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to express her concern. Last week, Trudeau said the incident was “absolutely unacceptable,” the CBC reported....

RELATED: The Latest Major Shortage Is Happening at the Worst Time Possible. Annette Jackson, the co-owner of Jackson’s Greenhouse and Garden Center in Topeka, Kansas, told NBC-affiliate KSNT that there are fewer pumpkins for people to buy this year because of a shortage. “Now they’re hard to find and they’re extremely expensive,” she said. Like many shortages hitting the country, the pandemic and a lack of workers heavily contributed to the limited stock of pumpkins this year....

RELATED: This Beloved Lunch Staple Is Disappearing From Grocery Store Shelves. Toilet paper is once again becoming a hot commodity in the U.S., according to The Wall Street Journal. The news outlet shared data from market-research firm IRI, which showed that paper-product sales were 8 percent higher in the three weeks leading up to Aug. 22 this year compared to the same time period a year ago. Paper products, including toilet paper, were only 86 percent in stock as of Aug....

RELATED:Delta Just Made This Permanent Change for All Passengers, Starting Now. American Airlines made major upgrades to its in-flight catering program, which took effect on April 13. The first of these upgrades is a better dining experience for passengers in the premium cabin on domestic flights of longer than 2,200 miles, according to The Points Guy. During these flights, the carrier will now provide passengers with printed menus—a touch that evokes an older and more glamorous period of jet travel—from which they can select their own personalized choices for appetizer, salad, entree, and dessert....

A member of the advisory panel noted that he was specifically concerned about a development in Britain on the first day the vaccine was rolled out to high-risk patients and healthcare workers. “I’m worried about these severe anaphylactic reactions,” Paul Offit, MD, director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, said during discussion ahead of the committee’s vote, CNN reported. Read on for more on the adviser’s reservations, and for essential vaccine guidance, You Shouldn’t Do This Right After Getting a COVID Vaccine, Expert Warns....

As part of an announcement regarding updates the company is making to its iOS operating system, Apple unveiled a new look for its syringe emoji. The icon will go from appearing to be filled with blood—complete with two red droplets spouting from the needle—to being filled with a clear liquid that makes it appear more like a COVID-19 vaccine. “Removing the blood makes this emoji more versatile, and also might remove any misconception that vaccination involves blood,” Jeremy Burge, the chief emoji officer of online emoji dictionary Emojipedia, told CNN Business....

Banana Republic only accounted for 15 percent of the company’s net sales in the 2019 fiscal year, Mark Breitbard, the president of Gap Global, said during a virtual meeting with investors on Oct. 22. For comparison, Gap stores accounted for 28 percent and Old Navy stores accounted for 49 percent. And for another major change that could affect you, check out This Popular Gym Is Closing All of Its Locations....

Belk’s bankruptcy plan, which was filed in a Houston courtroom on Feb. 23, would relieve the company of $450 million in debt and create an infusion of capital for the business, The Charlotte Observer reports. It would also see the current owners, New York City-based private equity firm Sycamore Partners, pass off large stakes of the company to lenders while still retaining control over affairs. The bankruptcy filing for the 133-year-old retailer comes about half a decade after the founding Belk family sold the company to its current owners for $3 billion....

READ THIS NEXT: Wearing This Color Instantly Makes You More Attractive, Studies Show. This type of jean is more tapered than a straight-leg jean but looser than a skinny jean. Erica Ball, professional stylist and creator of Erica Ball Style, prefers them for women over 50 with an ankle hem in a medium to dark blue wash. “These styles tend to be the most classic for women,” she says. So, where can you get a fabulous pair of slim-straight jeans?...

The study, published Aug. 26 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, observed the health records of more than 4,000 adult coronavirus patients admitted to Mount Sinai hospitals in New York City between March 1 and April 30. Researchers found that the usage of any amount of anticoagulants—otherwise knowns as blood thinners—which slow down your body’s ability to form blood clots, increased COVID patients’ chance of recovery, compared with those who didn’t use these medications....

RELATED: The “Crazy” Way Mark Ruffalo Discovered He Had a Brain Tumor.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb Before Minogue was diagnosed with breast cancer, she had an initial screening during which doctors missed her tumor. However, something told the pop star to seek a second opinion, at which point her cancer was detected. She now tells women that if they believe something is wrong, it’s important to never dismiss your gut feeling. “If you have any doubt, go back again,” the star told Medicinenet in 2021....

Read on to see what Asghari had to say and to learn more about the current situation surrounding the Spears family. And for more on one aspect of the new documentary, read up on Why Everyone’s Mad at Justin Timberlake Right Now. Britney was placed under a conservatorship, with her father named as the conservator, in 2008 when she was 26, which is the subject of the Framing Britney Spears documentary....

RELATED: An Increasing Number of COVID Outbreaks Are Tied to This One Activity. In Dec. 2020, California became the first state in the U.S. to report 2 million COVID cases. As of Sept. 20, the state has more than doubled that number, with over 4,400,000 cases of COVID reported. But the state is now making a significant turnaround. CBS reported that, as of Sept. 18, California is currently boasting the lowest positivity rate per 100,000 people, according to data from Johns Hopkins University....

During the late ’80s, Farley had been performing comedy at the Second City Theatre in Chicago, where Home Alone filmed. Though he’d yet to join the cast of Saturday Night Live, Columbus knew the comedian because they went to the same church in New York City. “I’d see him and we’d talk and he was the sweetest guy in the world,” the director told The Independent. Farley came in to audition for Home Alone early one morning, but unfortunately, failed to impress....