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RELATED: If You’ve Done This, You May Not Benefit From a Booster, Experts Say. Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, the director of the division of infectious disease at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, recently told The Washington Post that boosters are especially important for those at higher risk of severe COVID—older adults and people with underlying medical conditions—as colder weather and the holiday season approaches. “Winter is coming,” she said. “We really want everybody to think about it like topping off your antibody levels, like topping off the tank before winter comes....

And then, of course, there is the possibility of virus transmission throughout crowded airports and airplane environments, especially as the busy travel season is expected to create peak demand—just as the Omicron variant is starting to spread around the U.S. and throughout the world. Read on to learn about the latest rule from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) designed to mitigate the spread of COVID. RELATED: Delta Air Lines Just Made This Major Update for All December Travelers....

RELATED: Never Eat Leftovers That’ve Been in the Fridge This Long, Experts Warn. If you’re looking for some veggies to snack on raw, the CDC advises that you leave sprouts out of the mix. Sprouts are grown from “seeds and beans under warm and humid conditions,” which are also ideal breeding conditions for bacteria, including Salmonella, Listeria, and E. coli., according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These bacteria may be present on any produce, but the administration says the way sprouts are grown is especially risky....

The surprising data, reported by NBC in the Bay Area, found that new COVID-19 patients under the age of 35 made up 44 percent of cases in the Golden State. That’s up from 29 percent just a month ago. These numbers also correspond with a drop in older folks suffering from the disease. The share of patients over 50 years old sunk to 30.5 percent, down from 46 percent last month....

RELATED: 6 Things in Your Yard That Are Bringing Mice to Your Home. You might want to start keeping your pet’s water bowl inside your home if you’re prone to leaving it outside. According to pest experts, raccoons tend to seek out clean sources of water. The bowl you use for your dog’s water is a common target.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb “Raccoons are attracted to any good water source including dog bowls,” explains Martin Boonzaayer, a home expert and the chief executive officer of Trusted Home Buyer....

1 The Docuseries Touches on Their Engagement The docuseries takes a deep dive into the relationship of Harry & Meghan, revealing how the two met and even disclosing personal text messages between them before they went on their first date. Meghan also discusses meeting Harry’s family for the first time and how their engagement went from a private and intimate moment to a reality show-worthy circus. 2 Meghan Calls It an “Orchestrated Reality Show”...

The project has met with controversy since it was announced, with reports suggesting Buckingham Palace is bracing for embarrassing revelations; the trailers have also attracted criticism on both sides of the pond for their timing and content. “No one knows the full truth. We know the full truth,” Harry says in the trailer. Read on to find out what may be in store and why the previews have been so controversial....

READ THIS NEXT: 146 Hilarious Knock-Knock Jokes Guaranteed to Crack You Up. 104 Hilarious Jokes So Good, They Might Just Make You Cry Get ready to laugh, hard. Because below, we’ve put together a long list of the funniest jokes the internet has to offer. We’ve even broken things down by category so that you know which jokes will land best among your audience. Hilarious Jokes for Adults READ THIS NEXT: 80 Corny Jokes You Can’t Help But Laugh At....

Think starting your email with “proper” salutation—like “Dear Sir” or “Dear Miss”—is a surefire way to convey respect? Think again. “Greeting a stranger with ‘Dear Sir’ in a letter or email can be perceived in a negative light, especially in the #MeToo and #TimesUp era,” says Bonnie Tsai, founder and director of Beyond Etiquette, a consulting agency specializing in full-service etiquette and communication training for companies and individuals. “Usually, [you can] find the person’s name through a Google or LinkedIn search and address them by their name—it’s also more personal this way....

1 Alaska Alaska’s infection rates have doubled in the last month, largely due to COVID cases among unvaccinated residents. Despite the new numbers of the virus, the vaccination rate has stalled, with only slightly more than half the residents inoculated against COVID. “Alaska’s latest and still growing COVID-19 wave involves a jarring new trend: younger hospital patients, at times sicker than the older people who needed medical care last year,” reports the Anchorage Daily News....

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READ THIS NEXT: 5 Tips for Wearing Leggings Over 65, According to Style Experts. It’s easy to assume that sweatpants are a one-size-fits-all kind of clothing item, but shop for them like you would a pair of jeans. Sit, stand, and move around when you’re trying them on, and don’t forget to look in the mirror from all sides. “Baggy sweatpants can make you look sloppy, while tight sweatpants may be too constricting,” says Deniz Efe, founder of FitnessEquipped....

READ THIS NEXT: If You’re Over 50, Sleeping in This Position Is Aging You, Experts Warn. The most important piece of any bedding setup is the mattress, and that’s especially true in your 60s. “As people age, their bodies go through changes that can affect their sleep quality,” says Rosie Osmun, certified sleep coach from Amerisleep. “For example, older individuals may have more difficulty finding a comfortable position to sleep in, or they may have chronic pain or other medical conditions that can disrupt sleep....

READ THIS NEXT: 5 Body Language Signs That Mean Your Partner Wants to Break Up, According to Therapists. Crossed arms often signal jealousy or insecurity. “Someone may cross their arms while talking, or if they’re seated, they might cross their legs and lock them together tightly,” says Megan Harrison, licensed marriage and family therapist and founder of Couples Candy. “They may also clench their fists or intertwine their fingers very tightly as if to emphasize the intensity of the emotion they are feeling....

Fortunately, there are various and effective treatments that can help address depression. “Although antidepressants may not cure depression, they can reduce symptoms,” says WebMD. “Many kinds of antidepressants are available, and chances are you’ll be able to find one that works well for you.” However, as with any drug, antidepressants carry the potential for risks, side effects, and other problems. Kashmira Govind, PharmD, a pharmacist for the Farr Institute, recommends asking your healthcare provider these five questions before you start taking antidepressants....

READ THIS NEXT: 5 Warnings to Shoppers From Ex-Walmart Employees. A former CVS employee took to the press to reveal how infrequently certain parts of the store are cleaned. In an interview with The Sun, they said, “The shelves are super dusty and dirty. We would have to clean them and it was so gross.” They blamed this on the fact that staff can only clean during their downtime, which isn’t often....

READ THIS NEXT: 5 Warnings to Shoppers From Ex-Hobby Lobby Employees. Michaels is an easy place to get your custom framing done, as they offer multiple colors and sizes. But you might experience sticker shock when you get the bill. A former framing department employee with the username @julie_vanderlee explained on Twitter that the reason it’s so expensive is that shipping is factored in. “Every single custom frame is produced to specs in their North Carolina factory and then shipped to the store....

Psychotherapist and self-care coach Peg Sadie, MA, says that “anytime you add conditional and negative qualifier words to your statement you appear less confident in your message.” One example of this she points to is the word “unless.” She says when you make a definitive statement and then add the word “unless,” you’re basically watering down your message.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb “It’s a way of coming across as less threatening or more agreeable by heading off any potential conflict,” she explains....

1 Harry Is Going to Tell “New Stories About the Past” A New York publishing source dished to Page Six that lots of tea would be revealed in the explosive tell-all. “It’s juicy, that’s for sure,” they added. And, according to another, Harry isn’t just writing about stories already exposed in the tabloids. “There’s a lot of new stories in there about the past that Harry has not spoken about before, about his childhood … there is some content in there that should make his family nervous....

Of course, it’s important to remember that no one wants to invest in literal snake oil: Experts warn that many items sold at hardware stores marketed as “snake repellent” are rarely effective. Nevertheless, there are still some natural options that are probably already lying around your house that could yield impressive results. Read on to find out which scents experts say can keep snakes away. READ THIS NEXT: The No....