Paralympic Swimmer Jessica Long Will Be FaceTiming Her Dog From Paris

As a little kid,Jessica Longliked to pretend she was a mermaid. Being abilateral amputee, the pool was a place that gave me freedom, the 32-year-old tells Bustle. It still gives me that same sense of freedom today. After years ofplaying mermaids, Longs family eventually learned about theParalympic Games. We realized it was this incredible movement of people who were like me, she says. It just made sense that I would try out for swimming....

August 8, 2024 · 3 min · 442 words · Monica Rojas

Sally Field Reveals How Robin Williams Helped Her After Father's Death

InVanity Fairsretrospective featureonRobin Williams,Fieldrevealed how the late actor helped her tremendously after her father died while filmingMrs. I never shared this story before, she said. He asked if I wanted them to put him on the resuscitator. I said, No, he did not want that. Just let him go. And hey lean down and say, Sally says goodbye. I was of course beside myself, she continued. I came on the set trying with all my might to act....

August 8, 2024 · 2 min · 230 words · Mr. Jason Ford MD

The Journey of Aging: Navigating Life Transitions in the Second Half of Life

This report provides a research-based overview into the various shifts and changes many people experience as they age. If you have any questions, just contact Brittne Kakulla atbkakulla@aarp.org. For media inquiries, contact External Relations atmedia@aarp.org. Many are unaware of VA benefits for caregiving. Concerns vary by subgroup, income and education.

August 8, 2024 · 1 min · 50 words · Michael Davis

These 2 Zodiac Signs Have A Hard Time Setting Boundaries

Astrology The lines can get blurry. But directly stating your expectations and limitations is much easier said than done. Unlikeno-nonsense Saturn, which is a strict boundary enforcer, Neptune is more like a boundary dissolver. These mutable water signs areruled by the illusive and hazy planet Neptune. So its not that Pisces are afraid to set boundaries. Its usually that they struggle to identify what their boundaries are.

August 8, 2024 · 1 min · 67 words · Christina Robinson

This Clump-Free Mascara Is Like Sheer Tights For Your Lashes

Beauty A review of the Australian cult favorite. And its tubing mascara? With their accessibility equivalent to that of Americas e.l.f. Cosmetics,MCoBeauty is actually easily shoppable on Amazon. ), for the most part, the countrys overall makeup vibe is less is more. For the more natural makeup girlies like me, this mascara is a total win. Instead, it looks and feels lightweight, like sheer tights for your lashes. For my day-to-day looks, I must say: Imobsessed....

August 8, 2024 · 1 min · 76 words · Eric Barnes

This Zodiac Sign Duo Stays Friends The Longest

Astrology They take the best friend label very seriously. Theres a quote from a poem attributed to Brian A. There is another sign thats known for its love of longevity, and thats Capricorn. Thats why this sign is likely to be part of the zodiac duo that stays friends the longest. Capricorns may be cardinal signs, but theyre similar to Taurus in this way. Earth signs tend to be practical, sensible, and grounded, so they approach relationships humbly....

August 8, 2024 · 1 min · 95 words · Rickey Small

A Cancer Survivor’s Secret for Resilient Health

Retired counseling psychologist Angela Cheney, 70, lives in Durham, North Carolina. She follows the online strength training courseLiftoff: Couch to Barbellby Casey Johnston. Ive never been athletic. Others had worked so hard to keep me alive. Just slow and steady progress. I was still weakened from my cancer treatments, but I decided to try it. Starting with body-weight exercises and moving on to 2- and 3-pound weights,I gradually gained strength....

August 7, 2024 · 2 min · 291 words · Kevin Oconnor

Blake Lively Wore Britney Spears' Dress To TheIt Ends With UsPremiere

Celebrity Style It should be in the Smithsonian or the Met. Blake Lively has been a huge fan of Britney Spears,channeling the singerin multiple looks throughout the years. Thank you for your example and your contribution to women telling their stories. At first, many people thought Lively was campaigning to play Spears in herjust-announced biopic. It is Britney’s actual dress,she toldPeople. It should be in the Smithsonian or the Met....

August 7, 2024 · 1 min · 91 words · Heidi Sparks

Can't Stop Texting Your Ex? Send Them To The “Phone Graveyard”

Viral Put the nail in the proverbial coffin. There comes a time after every breakup when you feel theurge to text your ex. On TikTok, the best remedy to this age-old problem is tosend your ex to the phone graveyard. because theyre in the past. Creator@darcyalexissaid the phone graveyard trick is also the perfect way to handle adate whos done you dirty. When you see the tombstone, the hope is youll stop and think before you reach out....

August 7, 2024 · 1 min · 196 words · Cheryl Evans

Casey McQuiston Is A Method Writer — In A “Non-Douchebaggy Way”

Bustle Book Club The author ofRed, White & Royal Blueand other beloved rom-coms returns withThe Pairing. Especially since theyve gotten their writing routine down to a science perfected the method, you might say. Dont worry, theyre not out here sendingrats to their collaboratorsor eatingraw bison. Happily, the world ofThe Pairingis a deliciously dishy escape. But eventually, they decided to embark on a food tour all their own. Sex on a balcony?...

August 7, 2024 · 1 min · 180 words · James Grant

Heidi Klum Just Wore The Stringiest Bikini Ever

Celebrity Style I lost count of all the straps. And where theres a beach, theres bound to be a bikini or two, or three. But forHeidi Klum, the more tan lines, the better. She completed the look with a pair of sunglasses and a chain around her waist. In the video, the 51-year old playfully tousles her hair as shestruts towards the camera. SheisHeidi Klum, after all. The swimsuit doesnt cover much, but who needs coverage when you have all those straps?...

August 7, 2024 · 1 min · 137 words · Grace Turner

Here's Your Horoscope For Wednesday, August 7

Astrology If you hold back and dull your sparkle, your soulmate wont be able to recognize you. Your luck is turning around. You are gaining popularity for being the most fun, playful, and honest version of yourself. Moments of confusion and frustration under Mercury retrograde are alleviated today. Mindset planet Mercury bonds with Venus, the celestial body that oversees connection and forgiveness. Navigate misunderstandings with grace and avoid directing blame toward yourself or others for inconsequential mistakes....

August 7, 2024 · 2 min · 358 words · Jennifer Ferguson

How AI is Impacting the Future of Work Among Adults Age 50-Plus

Older workers want to learn more about AI. Not surprising given that knowledge of and familiarity with AI is limited. Among adults age 50-plus, over two in five (42%) say they are knowledgeable about AI. Finding information is the top use of AI among older workers. The impact of AI on the future of work is seen as both a threat and an opportunity. Older workers are not alone in this concern....

August 7, 2024 · 1 min · 94 words · Timothy Harris