DEAR ABBY: I’m an ophthalmologist, a physician who specializes in medical and surgical eye care, and I’m hoping you can help me debunk a common myth about eye health. Many assume eye disease happens only to older adults. While age does increase the risk of developing certain vision-threatening diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma … Read more
Rinse — no repeats. There may be a new invention that could significantly reduce the time spent doing laundry. Scientists in China have developed a spray-on coating for clothes that stops dirt and stains from sticking to the fabric, meaning they can be cleaned on a simple rinse cycle that doesn’t require detergent. The study, … Read more
This scuttlebutt is bad news for butts. Flying with Southwest Airlines could mean flying with the spills, fluids, flakes and grime left by the guy who sat in the seat right before you, per alarming claims that the company is planning to only clean “premium seats” between flights. Chris Click, a safety chair for the … Read more
While many New Yorkers are still shivering through winter and hibernating indoors, Gotham fashionistas are already thinking ahead to spring — tackling closet cleanouts and reassessing what actually deserves space in their wardrobes. But with the cost of everything on the rise, especially fashion, which has seen a steep year-over-year increase, with prices across the … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I am neat and organized, but my wife is the opposite. She’s messy and disorganized. I knew it before we married, but we made a handshake deal that she’d make an effort to pick up after herself once we moved in together. Unfortunately, it hasn’t happened. Every time she comes home, whatever she’s … Read more
We tend to think that fall is when the garden winds down, and spring is when the work begins. But there are several chores that, if completed now, will make your spring job much easier. For starters, pulling up weeds by their roots in the fall will dramatically reduce their reappearance when the weather warms up again. … Read more
We’re airing their dirty laundry. Thousands of passengers have been affected after Finnair canceled several October flights because its seats weren’t properly cleaned. “We have temporarily suspended operations on a portion of our A320 fleet (8 A321 aircraft),” a spokesperson the Finland-based carrier announced in a statement, the Independent reported. The issue reportedly occurred because … Read more
Get rid of that junk. The change in seasons means it’s time to swap out shirts for sweaters in your closet, reorganize and declutter items around your home. While it’s an annoying task to take on that you’ve most likely been putting off since the first sight of a pumpkin appeared this fall, luckily, home … Read more
Are you headed for a messy breakup? If you think leaving your socks on the floor is harmless, know that clutter isn’t just an eyesore — it’s quietly nuking romance. A new nationwide survey found that living with an untidy partner can seriously dim the spark — and Americans are spilling the messy truth. Asked … Read more
For many tourists, Bali conjures up images of white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, expansive rice fields and lush, dense jungles – but the reality in many areas is very different. The popular island has long suffered from a rubbish crisis, with waste washing up along the tourist hotspot beaches of Kuta, Seminyak, Legian and … Read more
Forget ghosts — what lurked in this house was far scarier. A Florida woman was hit with a barrage of mysterious symptoms soon after moving into her new home, starting with a simple headache and escalating into brain fog so severe she couldn’t remember entire conversations within hours. “I felt like I couldn’t think straight … Read more
Halle Berry heard the comments made by her ex-husband, David Justice, on the demise of their marriage, saying he left her in 1996 because “she don’t cook, don’t clean, don’t really seem motherly.” The Academy Award-winning actress seemingly trolled the retired MLB player in a post on Instagram Thursday, which included a carousel of snapshots … Read more
Talk about a dirty little secret. A popular cleaning tool might leave your counters sparkling, but new research shows that the household staple is quietly shedding trillions of microplastics into the environment every month. Those pesky particles don’t just disappear. They seep into the food you eat, the water you drink and the air you … Read more
Halle Berry’s fans aren’t happy. The Oscar-winning actress’ ex-husband, David Justice, is facing backlash after he said that his and Berry’s marriage didn’t work out because she wasn’t “maternal” and didn’t help enough around the house. The former MLB star, 59, opened up about his and Berry’s 1997 divorce during Thursday’s episode of Matt Barnes’ “All … Read more
Hotel rooms may look sparkling clean when you first arrive – but surprising levels of bacteria and viruses can be lurking in overlooked places. Beyond the usual suspects such as sinks and toilets, common “touchpoints” like remotes and light switches are also crawling with germs, studies say. Hotel rooms had up to 10 times more bacteria … Read more
When it comes to doing laundry, there are many rules to follow — yet one of the most important ones is what you set your water temperature to when doing a wash. One expert said the hot and cold settings are the two best options — and discourages washing in warm water. To fully kill … Read more
So much to do, so little time. There are only so many things a person can get done in a single day — and one woman is getting called lazy for wanting to eliminate something off her already busy to-do list. In the r/AITA subreddit on Reddit, a frustrated woman explained a recent argument she … Read more
It could be time to pull the plug on your beloved jug. Everyone knows that it’s important to hydrate — water delivers nutrients to cells, regulates body temperature, lubricates joints and helps remove waste. You can’t live without it. Carrying a reusable water bottle ensures consistent hydration throughout the day. The problem is, concerns have … Read more
Tanya Bennett’s life was literally left in ruins after she received a shocking call on June 9. “I was at work and the neighbour called to say my house was on fire and she’d called the fire brigade,” Bennett told NeedToKnow. The 36-year-old had cleaned her home in Telford, England, the night prior to the … Read more
Marie Kondo sparked joy — but this new method might just spark your gag reflex. A foul-sounding — but weirdly freeing — decluttering method is taking over social media, and people are swearing it’s the s–t. Literally. Dubbed the “poop rule,” it’s exactly what it sounds like. “The poop rule is simple: while decluttering, ask … Read more