See Sondra From The Cosby Show Now At 64 Best Life

These days, Le Beauf is no longer acting on screen and is living outside of the spotlight, but she is still an actor and has taken on another career, too. Read on to find out more about the former sitcom star’s life post-Cosby Show. READ THIS NEXT: See Rudy From The Cosby Show Now at 43. Le Beauf spent eight years as part of The Cosby Show, and around the same time, she had roles on Hotel, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and The Sinbad Show....

January 15, 2023 · 2 min · 405 words · Kimberly Sizemore

See The Last Surviving Beach Boys Now At 79 And 81 Best Life

Sadly, some of the band’s members are no longer around. Today, there are three surviving original members: Brian Wilson, Mike Love, and Al Jardine. Read on to find out more about the status of the band and to learn more about the surviving members’ lives. READ THIS NEXT: See All the Bangles, Now in Their 60s. The Beach Boys were formed in 1961 by five members: brothers Brian, Carl, and Dennis Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and Al Jardine....

January 15, 2023 · 3 min · 541 words · Mamie Kuziel

See Vera Wang Rock Short Shorts And A Crop Top At The Met Gala

Wang’s look is half athletic gear, half evening gown, and very true to her personal style. She might be best known for making glamorous wedding gowns for celebs, but her fashion lines and personal style are more edgy. Read on to see Wang’s outfit from Monday’s event. Wang shared her Met Gala look on Instagram where she was able to describe the layered look in her own words. “My #METGala lewk,” she wrote....

January 15, 2023 · 3 min · 562 words · Rochelle Fox

Shania Twain Thought This Disease Would End Her Career

While Twain has talked about having Lyme disease before, in the documentary she opens up further about her symptoms and how she dealt with believing her music career was over for good. Read on to see what she has to say. READ THIS NEXT: Selma Blair Reveals the Early MS Sign She Didn’t Know Was a Symptom. As reported by CNN, Twain contracted Lyme disease in 2003 while riding a horse in Norfolk, Virginia....

January 15, 2023 · 4 min · 725 words · Timothy Hayes

She Played Ashley On Happy Days See Linda Purl Now At 67

These days, Purl is still acting, and she’s also taken on a new venture with her boyfriend, who happens to be a TV star himself. Read on to find out more about Purl’s life today at 67. READ THIS NEXT: She Played Ma on Little House on the Prairie. See Karen Grassle Now at 80. Purl has been working consistently as an actor since the 1970s, in TV shows, movies, and on stage....

January 15, 2023 · 3 min · 492 words · Mildred Clay

She Played Jill On Picket Fences See Kathy Baker Now At 71

READ THIS NEXT: She Played Whitley on A Different World. See Jasmine Guy Now at 60. After Picket Fences ended in 1996, Baker continued to work with series creator Kelley on a number of his other shows. She appeared as a guest star in his legal shows Ally McBeal and The Practice and was cast in a recurring role on Boston Public playing Meredith Peters, a disgraced former teacher who is rehired by the struggling school district during a teacher shortage....

January 15, 2023 · 3 min · 622 words · Samuel Mcdonald

Shoveling Snow Increases Your Risk Of Heart Attack Best Life

RELATED: Drinking This Just Once Increases Your Heart Disease Risk, Warns Mayo Clinic. While it may give you a break from mowing the lawn and watering your plants, winter presents a whole new set of maintenance tasks. But shoveling snow can be particularly dangerous for people who are 45 and older, as it puts them at a considerably higher risk of a heart attack. Experts warn that while everyone’s health is different, research has shown the chore can be hazardous....

January 15, 2023 · 4 min · 840 words · Francesco Humphrys

Sleeping With A Cooling Pillow Can Prevent Night Sweats Best Life

READ THIS NEXT: If You’re Over 50, Sleeping With This Item Will Prevent Aging. After 12 months of not having a menstrual period, a person could very well be experiencing the natural biological process known as menopause. The average age is 51 in the U.S., according to the Mayo Clinic, but it can happen before your 50s too. And with menopause, you can expect physical symptoms that include, yes, hot flashes....

January 15, 2023 · 4 min · 824 words · Irma Mcginnis

Sleeping With The Lights On Could Be Hurting Your Heart Best Life

RELATED: Your Stroke Risk Is 85 Percent Higher If You Sleep Like This, Study Says. In a study published on March 14 in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 20 participants aged 19 to 36 were invited to spend two nights sleeping in a lab. All participants were then provided with a dark room to sleep in during the first night. However, half of the participants spent the second night in a room illuminated by 100 lux—equivalent to the glow of a TV or a streetlight through a window—while the other half slept in complete darkness, Smithsonian Magazine reports....

January 15, 2023 · 5 min · 919 words · Pauline Ruiz

Snoring At Night Could Spike Dementia Risk New Study Finds Best Life

READ THIS NEXT: Doing This at Night Makes You 30 Percent More Likely to Develop Dementia. We all want to know what we can be doing to protect our brain health with age. It’s generally understood that maintaining a healthy diet and getting some exercise can help overall health, but there are other daily habits that could have specific cognitive benefits.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb For starters, you may want to reach for your toothbrush or floss, as the bacteria that cause gingivitis, Porphyromonas gingivalis, could be connected to the development of Alzheimer’s disease....

January 15, 2023 · 4 min · 645 words · Wanda Hunter

Snoring Could Be A Sign You Re At Risk For Heart Disease Best Life

RELATED: Not Doing This Before Bed Could Be Hurting Your Heart, Experts Warn. If you snore, you might not even realize it—until a bed partner complains, that is. “Snoring is caused by vibrations in any area of the upper airway (the passageway from your nose and mouth down to your trachea),” says Nithin Adappa, MD, the surgical director of the Penn AERD Center and associate professor in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at Penn Medicine....

January 15, 2023 · 4 min · 777 words · Helen Lawrence

Sword Swallower Hospitalized After Mishap In Amusement Park

The mishap occurred at a Six Flags amusement park on Oct. 31 when paramedics were called to transport Nelson to the hospital. Although his injuries were not life-threatening, he underwent surgery and has been hospitalized—and hasn’t been able to eat—for a month. Read on to find out what happened and if Murrugun the Mystic plans to return to his craft. 1 “I Really Thought I Was Going to Die”...

January 15, 2023 · 3 min · 505 words · Barbara Vannoy

The 18 Most Secretive Celebrity Couples Of The Past 40 Years Best Life

RELATED: 12 Beloved, Long-Term Celebrity Couples, Then and Now. Though Jamie Foxx and Katie Holmes never officially confirmed their romance, they reportedly dated on and off for six years before they went their separate ways for good in 2019—just months after they posed together for a photo at the Met Gala, one of their only public outings together as a couple. Given that Saved By the Bell’s main cast was made up of teenagers, it would be more surprising if none of them had gotten together in real life....

January 15, 2023 · 7 min · 1344 words · Fred Henry

The 50 Most Annoying Things People Do Best Life

Sure, it may seem like a minor thing to you, but if you’re pulling out your phone while talking to someone, you’re almost certainly getting on their nerves by doing so. According to a survey conducted by late academic PM Forni, co-founder of the Johns Hopkins Civility Project, and the University of Baltimore’s Jacob France Institute, using a cell phone mid-conversation was named among the top 10 rudest behaviors by survey respondents....

January 15, 2023 · 11 min · 2302 words · Jessica Mitchell

The 60 Most Interesting World Facts You Ll Ever Hear

Just over 96% of the total amount of the world’s water is held in its oceans, according to Water in Crisis: A Guide to the World’s Fresh Water Resources via the United States Geological Survey (USGS). However, that’s primarily saltwater. To find the bulk of the world’s freshwater you need to trek to the poles, as 68.7% of it is encased in ice caps, permanent snow, and glaciers. For more facts sent right to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter....

January 15, 2023 · 19 min · 4006 words · Dorothy Nunez

The 9 Wildest Perks You Ll Ever Encounter At A Hotel Best Life

Sometimes, it hits me when I walk into a lobby or swipe the key card to open the door to my room. Sometimes, it begins as early as the airport transfer. And other times, it’s not grand gestures at all, but rather a tiny act quietly performed by the housekeeping team that sparks my awe and gratitude for such attention to detail. Here are nine of the most surprising, thoughtful, or otherwise over-the-top amenities I’ve ever seen in hotels and resorts around North America....

January 15, 2023 · 6 min · 1185 words · Michael Bowman

The Average Belly Button Houses 67 Kinds Of Bacteria Best Life

To the delight of that thriving colony of bacteria, most people wash their belly buttons less frequently—and less effectively—than they should, which can lead to an unpleasant odor, or even an infection. Wondering how to keep your navel clean? Read on to learn about the shocking study that exposed the dirty truth about your belly button, and to find out how to bring your navel hygiene up to code. READ THIS NEXT: Never Get in the Shower If You See This, CDC Warns....

January 15, 2023 · 3 min · 580 words · Cathy Ferguson

The Best Career For Your Zodiac Sign Best Life

READ THIS NEXT: The Theme Song of Your Life, Based on Your Zodiac Sign. Lauren Ash is a celebrity astrologer and lifestyle writer. She writes horoscopes for Best Life and USA Today, and hosts the weekly astrology and pop culture podcast Birth Chart Pls. Follow Lauren on Twitter and Instagram or subscribe to her blog for monthly horoscopes. Aries are the bold and fearless leaders of the zodiac. With bright ideas and a passionate spark that inspires others, it’s no wonder you often find yourself in a position of authority....

January 15, 2023 · 5 min · 1022 words · Cameron Westmoreland

The Best Houseplant For Each Zodiac Sign Best Life

READ THIS NEXT: The Best Flower for Your Zodiac Sign, According to Astrologers. Lauren Ash is an astrologer and culture writer based in St. Louis. You can follow her on Twitter or subscribe to her blog for monthly horoscopes and cosmic guidance. You like to make a statement, Aries. As the bold and passionate zodiac sign, you would rather lead the pack than follow the crowd. And with Mars, the planet of passion and vitality, as your ruler, you’re looking for a houseplant with that same dynamic energy....

January 15, 2023 · 8 min · 1529 words · Jamie Adams

The Biggest Secret No One Tells You About Dating Over 40 Best Life

So, what is it? “Storytelling is a dating superpower,” says Connell Barrett, a dating coach and the founder of Dating Transformation. “By age 40, you’ve lived a life and have stories to tell, so tell some on your next date.” A good story, he explains, achieves three things at once: It captivates your date by giving them a window into your past, it makes you more charismatic, and it creates a deeper connection....

January 15, 2023 · 4 min · 729 words · Emily Powell