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Dakota Johnson, daughter of Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith, had a major breakthrough when she was cast as Anastasia Steele in the feature adaptation of the aforementioned romance trilogy. But red carpets and photographers were already old hat to her. Here she is with her dad and big brother Jesse Johnson at a People’s Choice Awards ceremony in the ’90s. And for the most popular celeb from your adolescence, check out This Was the Most Popular Teen Idol the Year You Graduated....

Even though the first letter of each word in the song title spells out “LSD,” John Lennon repeatedly denied claims that The Beatles’ 1967 hit “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” was about any questionable recreational activities. Decades later, Paul McCartney set the story straight in a 2004 interview with Uncut magazine. “‘Lucy in the Sky,’ that’s pretty obvious,” he said. “There’s others that make subtle hints about drugs, but, you know, it’s easy to overestimate the influence of drugs on the Beatles’ music....

“I’m a big believer in small changes—not only because they feel less daunting, but because the impact can be so inspiring,” says Amy Gorin, MS, RDN, a registered dietitian nutritionist and owner of Amy Gorin Nutrition in New York City. “A lot of the ways you can help your health in just a day will motivate you to continue with those healthy behaviors.” To start making changes today, try these expert-approved tips to turn around your health in record time....

Gabriela Rodríguez Ruiz, MD, PhD, FACS, and a board-certified bariatric surgeon at VIDA Wellness and Beauty, tells Best Life that “Metabolism is the process in which the body breaks down food and converts it into energy. By understanding metabolism, it is possible to gain insight into how our bodies use the food we eat and how much energy we need to remain healthy,” she explains. “As we get older, our metabolism naturally slows down and our bodies become less efficient at burning calories,” Rodríguez Ruiz says....

Another important component in living a heart-healthy life is being aware of which medications can spike your risk of a heart attack. Some of them may seem obvious, such as stimulants like Ritalin, Concerta, and Adderall, which “are commonly used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), [but] are also increasingly being prescribed ‘off-label’ to older adults,” explains WebMD, which adds that these drugs can cause heart problems. “Researchers found that on average, older adults starting on a stimulant showed a 40 percent increase in their risk of heart attack, stroke or ventricular arrhythmia within 30 days....

READ THIS NEXT: 7 Secrets Kohl’s Doesn’t Want You to Know. If you want to stay in the good graces of Jo-Ann, don’t use fabric and then try to return it. You probably won’t be allowed to, but just the attempt could lead to an awkward encounter. “I remember we had certain customers that would buy really expensive fabric, use it for party decorations, and then return it!!” wrote former employee mitchell213 on Reddit....

Though it’s entirely possible to experience hunger-related pain, the standard English phrase for that churning feeling in your belly is “hunger pang.” Sure, people will know what you’re talking about when you say “hunger pain,” but you’ll sound much more informed using the proper phrase. And for more words you might be mistaking, These Are the Most Mispronounced Towns in the U.S. The only time you should ever use “escape goat” in a sentence is if you’re at the zoo and one of the goat gets loose....

A group of women pose in their bunks in a sleeping cabin aboard the British India cruise ship, circa 1950s. Friends and family wave goodbye on a train set for Italy during the Wirtschaftwunder, or wave of mass-tourism, following the second world war in Germany, 1958. Air travel out of New York City was much more mod and minimalist in 1965. Today, this terminal at John F. Kennedy airport has been restored to its former glory and reopened as the glamorous TWA Hotel....

READ THIS NEXT: Sam’s Club is Under Fire for Selling This to Customers. Bargain shoppers beware—if you head to Sam’s Club hoping to cash in your coupons, you’ll be disappointed, as the retailer doesn’t accept them. According to Julie Ramhold, consumer analyst with DealNews.com, although Costco has a similar policy, you can still expect to see sales and additional discounts when you’re shopping there. But while you may be disappointed to learn about Sam’s Club’s coupon policy, it could actually be a blessing in disguise....

The report found that 56 percent of those surveyed are forgoing renewals of their memberships not because they don’t feel safe, but because they’ve found more affordable ways to work out in lockdown. How much can they look forward to saving? The survey found that gymgoers spend an average of $177 per month (or $2,124 annually) on fitness splurges such as group classes, personal training sessions, and membership dues. But for many, the idea of rushing back to a crowded, notoriously germy place where people are breathing heavily still weighs on their decision....

READ THIS NEXT: 5 Low-Maintenance Dogs You Barely Need to Walk. Though velvet upholstery, whether antique or modern in style, is a designer favorite, this plush fabric is a magnet for pet hair, is easily destroyed, and can be challenging to clean and repair. Many other luxe fabrics pose similar problems.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb “Unquestionably, the worst textiles to have in your home if you have cats and dogs are silk, velvet, linen, suede, and tweed....

A new study published in Nature Medicine looked at transmission models to estimate disease susceptibility and gain a deeper understanding of how age relates to coronavirus cases. The researchers found that “clinical symptoms manifest in 21 percent of infections in 10- to 19-year-olds, rising to 69 percent of infections in people aged over 70 years.” That means that 79 percent of middle schoolers and teenagers do not show symptoms if they contract the coronavirus....

READ THIS NEXT: The First Place You Should Check for a Snake in Your Home, Experts Say. Regular lawn maintenance can be one of the more tedious and demanding parts of owning a home. But if you’re looking to keep snakes away from your property, regularly busting out the lawnmower can keep your grass looking great while also making it less hospitable for reptiles. “Keep vegetation around the house cut short,” suggests Ian Williams, BCE, technical services manager at pest control company Orkin....

An April 30 study from the CDC found a large percentage of the reactions among the 7.98 million people who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, as of Apr. 21, had one major commonality. According to the agency’s review of safety monitoring data, 97 percent of post-vaccine side effects were “nonserious”—a finding that’s consistent with the results of the Johnson & Johnson clinical trials before the vaccine received emergency use authorization from the FDA in February....

According to the CPSC notice, approximately 25,000 Presto Indoor Electric Smokers are being recalled due to concerns regarding a defective heating element on the device. At the time of the recall, the smoker’s manufacturer had “received reports of five smokers tripping circuit breakers and outlets.” The CPSC notes that the devices may present an electric shock risk to users, as well, although no injuries had been reported at the time of the recall....

But Barbeau’s career is only one aspect of her life. She’s also a mother and a grandmother and has said that her family is her biggest priority. Read on to learn about the star’s work and personal life today, over 40 years after Maude went off the air. RELATED: See Former Teen Idol Shaun Cassidy Now at 63. Barbeau began working first on stage, even landing a Tony nomination for originating the role of Rizzo in the musical Grease....

In an interview on the Rachael Ray Show in 2016, Cohen and Rachael Ray played a round of “Plead the Fifth,” a Watch What Happens game in which Cohen asks three questions, only one of which the interviewee can refuse to answer. But this time, Ray was the one asking Cohen the questions. She took the opportunity to ask Cohen who his least favorite guest was on Watch What Happens Live, and after seven years of hosting the show, he instantly responded with model Amber Rose....

RELATED: Lisa Loring Played Wednesday Addams on TV. See Her Now at 63. Cartwright has been acting since she was three years old. Before booking her Lost in Space role, she landed a place in film history, playing Brigitta von Trapp in The Sound of Music, and also had a part in The Danny Thomas Show. After the sci-fi series ended in 1968, she went on to appear in shows including Logan’s Run and The Love Boat, but by the mid-’80s, her acting jobs were fewer and farther between....

The researchers enrolled over 2,200 critically ill patients in the study from at least 65 ICU units across the U.S. To account for differences in patient-level characteristics, they factored in “age, sex, race, hypertension, diabetes, body mass index (BMI),” and a range of other covariates that could affect patient outcomes. They then assessed which factors contributed to mortality within 28 days of admission to the ICU.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb Overall, 784 (over 35 percent) of the critically ill patients died within that time frame, and the researchers were able to identify several factors that contributed to that outcome....

RELATED: Dr. Fauci Just Said This Is When Omicron Cases Will Start Going Down. On Jan 10, the CDC announced that it had moved Canada into its top risk category of “Level 4: Covid-19 Very High” as the Omicron variant continues to spread there. As a result, the agency is urging to avoid all travel to the U.S.’s northern neighbor, which now joins a list of 82 countries that are also currently designated to be at the top risk level....