If You See This at a Barbecue, Don't Eat It, CDC Says in New Warning

 A major new recall could affect multiple dishes at your July 4th barbecue.

July 4th weekend is finally here and that means fireworks, red-white-and-blue ensembles, and of course, the peak of summer barbecue season. But before you sit down for a picnic in the park or on your patio for a meal full of hot dogs, hamburgers, corn, and some cold summer salads, there's a brand-new warning from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that you need to read about, because a popular barbecue staple has left at least three people hospitalized and one person dead. Read on to find out the one food you should avoid at your barbecue this July 4th weekend.

Nearly 8.5 million pounds of fully cooked chicken products from Tyson have been recalled, the CDC says.

There could not have been a worse time for Tyson Foods Inc. to announce they're recalling approximately 8,492,832 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products than July 3, in the midst of the holiday weekend. According to the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), a department of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the chicken may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. As a result of multiple illnesses, including one death, the CDC deemed it an outbreak and says right now, you should "take extra precautions when eating or serving precooked chicken."

The recall is particularly concerning because many people use precooked chicken to make dishes like chicken salad, a common dish at summer barbecues. "Pre-cooked chicken tends to be in chicken salads or salads with chicken such as the kind that you may find at salad bars," Bruce Y. Lee, MD, wrote for Forbes. "Unless you can re-heat the pre-cooked chicken to an internal temperature high enough to kill Listeria (at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit), it's a good idea to avoid any dishes with such chicken for now."

If you have any of the recalled chicken at home, the CDC says throw it away and clean your fridge immediately.

The CDC is advising people not to eat, sell, or serve any of the 30 recalled chicken products, all of which are identified on the FSIS website. The list includes a wide range of fully cooked chicken products, such as chicken strips, chicken wings, and diced chicken that were sold under numerous brands, including Tyson, Jet's Pizza, Casey's General Store, Marco's Pizza, and Little Caesars.

All products subject to the Tyson chicken recall bear establishment number "EST. P-7089" on the bag or inside the USDA mark of inspection. According to the notice on the FSIS website, the products have been shipped nationwide to retailers as well as hospitals, nursing facilities, restaurants, schools, and Department of Defense locations.

Not only should you not eat or serve any of the recalled chicken products, but the CDC says you should "throw them away" or return them to the place of purchase and then clean your fridge. "Listeria can survive in the refrigerator and can easily spread to other foods and surfaces," the agency notes.

Listeria can be especially risky for people over 65, pregnant people, and those with weakened immune systems.

In the average healthy person, Listeria is most likely to cause common food poisoning symptoms, like diarrhea and fever—in which case, people usually recover without treatment, the CDC says. But Listeria can cause a severe illness called listeriosis "when the bacteria spreads beyond the gut to other parts of the body," the agency explains.

People who are pregnant, over 65, and who have weakened immune systems are at a higher risk for listeriosis. The CDC warns that symptoms of listeriosis usually start a week to four weeks after eating food contaminated with Listeria, but they can take as long as 10 weeks to show up. In people who are not pregnant, the CDC says symptoms include "headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions," on top of the fever and muscle aches the average person may encounter. Unfortunately, pregnant people with listeriosis usually only experience fever, fatigue, and muscle aches, the CDC says. These symptoms are easy to ignore, but are particularly important to pay attention to because Listeria can cause pregnancy loss or premature birth, and can also lead to serious illness or even death in newborns.

According to the CDC, out of an estimated 1,600 people who get sick from Listeria each year, approximately 260 die.

FSIS says: "Persons in the higher-risk categories who experience flu-like symptoms within two months after eating contaminated food should seek medical care and tell the health care provider about eating the contaminated food."

The illnesses thus far have all been at long-term care facilities or hospitals.

The CDC is cautioning long-term care facilities and hospitals that serve people at higher risk listeriosis to take extra precautions. Of the three reported illnesses thus far, "all of the sick people in this outbreak ate foods served at a long-term care facility or hospital," the CDC says.

An investigation conducted by the CDC, FSIS, and state public health partners "identified three listeriosis illnesses, including one death, between April 6, 2021 and June 5, 2021. During routine sample collection, FSIS collected two precooked chicken samples from two establishments that are closely related genetically to Listeria monocytogenes from ill people." The agency is continuing to work with federal and state public health officials to determine if there are additional cases of listeriosis linked to these products. All three illnesses as of July 3 were in Delaware in Texas.

Never Wear This One Thing While Driving, Experts Warn

 This clothing item could put you at a higher risk of getting in an accident.

Given how much driving is a part of our lives, it can be easy to forget just how dangerous operating a vehicle that's thousands of pounds can be. Our actions behind the wheel, from what we're wearing to where we're looking, have a significant impact on whether or not we make it safely to our destination. Experts warn that there is one specific clothing item that is especially risky to wear when you're behind the wheel. Read on to see what you should never wear while driving.

Never wear the wrong shoes when driving.

Wearing the wrong kind of shoes behind the wheel can be extremely dangerous. Faulty footwear can lead to "pedal error," where your foot either slips off the brake or accelerator pedal, or you push the wrong pedal entirely. Both of these slip-ups can easily cause a crash. Geico reports that a study done by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that about 16,000 crashes every year are due to pedal error. "The wrong kind of shoe can cause an obstruction or a hazard while driving," Ryan Pietzsch, driver safety education expert for the National Safety Council, told Geico.

Laura Adams, safety and education analyst at Driver'sEd.com, told Reader's Digest that wearing the right shoes is "an often-overlooked safety preparation that drivers can take to reduce the chances of getting into a deadly car crash."

Flip-flops and high heels are the riskiest shoes to wear.

It seems to be a toss-up between flip-flops and high heels for the most dangerous shoe to wear while driving. "There's honestly a tie between flip-flops and high heels," says personal injury attorney John J. Reagan, who specializes in car accidents. "Flip-flops are loose and not secured to your feet, so if you choose to wear them while driving, they may bend and get stuck under either the brake or gas pedal. On the other hand, an extremely high heel can cause a driver to accidentally place their foot on the gas versus the brake (and vice versa), because of the amount of space between their foot and the intended pedal."

Podiatrist and foot surgeon Bruce Pinker, DPM agrees that these shoe choices are the riskiest. "The high heels are dangerous because the extended heel height can obstruct contact with the pedals, potentially leading to an accident. Flip-flops can easily fall off the foot while driving, leading to distracted driving and potential complications with loss of control of the vehicle," he explains.

Pinker also advises against wearing platform boots or athletic footwear such as golf shoes or cleats. "Generally speaking, any footwear that fits loosely on the foot can lead to driving issues as the loose shoes can create an obstacle to safe driving by interfering with acceleration and braking," he adds. According to Geico, drivers should similarly avoid wearing mules, slippers, wedges, work boots, cowboy boots, or going barefoot behind the wheel.

Keep a safe shoe option in your car.

Pietzsch acknowledges that you won't always be leaving your house in sensible shoes, so he suggests keeping another pair in the car that you can change into. If you're someone who often wears heels, flip-flops, or other risky footwear, it would be wise to keep a safer pair somewhere in your vehicle. He told Geico that if you have a second pair of safer shoes in the car, you just need to switch into them before driving and ensure you put the other pair away from the footwell, so they don't get in the way. You can step into your preferred shoes once you reach your destination.

You should also avoid wearing long or tight clothing while driving.

Shoes aren't the only clothing item that could add unnecessary risk when driving. Pinker warns against wearing long dresses, skirts, scarves, or pants that can get caught on something, like your shoes, and distract you while driving. Karen Condor, driving safety expert at autoinsurance.org, says you should also avoid tight clothing that could impede your ability to move, loose headwear that could slip over your eyes, and bulky layers that could distract you if you need to remove a layer while driving.

The Secret Meaning of 60 Common Dreams, According to Experts

 Here's what your subconscious is trying to tell you after you nod off.

It's not always obvious what your dreams are telling you, but the art (and science) of dream interpretation can set you on the right path. What does it mean when you dream that you can't find your shoes? What does it mean when you can't see in your dream? Should you be worried about your marriage if you dreamt about getting a divorce? From endless falling to alien abductions to that common naked-in-a-crowd nightmare, almost all of your dreams can tell you something about yourself that you may not have realized. Read on for the meaning of 60 common dreams and sleep a little more soundly tonight.

1.What does it mean when you dream about having an affair?

A dream in which you cheat on your spouse or partner does not necessarily mean that you're thinking about being unfaithful in real life. According to J.M. DeBord in his book, The Dream Interpretation Dictionary, that dream could be rooted in a broader range of feelings about wanting to escape or try something different. He gives the example that "the thought of quitting your job and living on an island crossed your mind, and the desire is growing in you to actually do it." Or this dream could represent the idea of jumping into a new artistic project or exploring new intellectual pursuits.

2.What does it mean when you dream that you're speaking in an accent?

If you've had a dream where you're inexplicably speaking with a southern drawl, cockney lilt, or some other accent you don't naturally have, it could be positive or negative—depending not on the type of accent, but the way people in the dream react to it. DeBord posits that using an accent that draws positive attention could mean you are feeling a sense of "confidence or sophistication" while an accent drawing a negative reply may mean "you feel insecure or persecuted."

3.What does it mean to have cats in a dream?

In The Illustrated Dream Dictionary, Russell Grant explains that cats are largely bad omens and may be a sign of deception or disloyalty among those closest to you. A black cat, in particular, may indicate signs of illness to come, "but chase one away and you may get a surprise stroke of good luck." What did cats do to deserve this?

4.What does it mean to have dogs in a dream?

Grant says dogs generally symbolize friends and can indicate good times ahead, but a snarling dog may indicate that someone close to you may not be trustworthy. If a dog actually bites you in the dream, "a so-called friend is up to some trickery which can harm you," he writes. A barking dog could be a signal of danger on the horizon, potentially legal trouble.

5.What does it mean when you dream about aliens?

If you dream about being abducted by aliens (assuming you weren't actually abducted and tricked into thinking it was a dream), it may mean that you are encountering something in your life that is unfamiliar or even hostile. Craig Hamilton-Parker writes in The Hidden Meaning of Dreams, "Your first step should be to find out what it is and get to know this neglected aspect of yourself. For example, you may be behaving in ways that are 'alien' to you or have feelings that are 'unlike you.'

6.What does it mean dream about an airport?

Sure, it might be that you are anxious about an upcoming flight, but being at an airport in your dream can also symbolize a time of transition or change. "Airports are points of departure, such as when you're leaving behind old beliefs or practices or a time of life," according to DeBord. It could indicate that you are ready for change or start something new. It's time to take off!

7.What does it mean when you are bald in a dream?

Like losing your teeth, losing your hair in a dream (assuming you aren't already bald) can mean a sense of lost vigor, helplessness, or exposure. But it can also have positive connotations. DeBord explains that baldness "can indicate a clean mind, especially if the head is shiny and spotless." It may also relate to a sense of conformity, "because hair is a strong visual identifier" and may connect to a sense of losing oneself in a corporate culture or organization.

8.What does it mean when you are playing sports in a dream?

If you are getting athletic in your dream or playing in a competition, it may not mean anything special—if you do those activities in your regular life, that is. But if you don't regularly participate in sports, it could indicate that you may be pushing yourself in life and must "take care not to overdo things," according to Grant. It may also mean you are feeling competitive or see rivals in your midst of whom you should be wary.

9.What does it mean if you're baking or cooking in a dream?

As with sports, if you're someone who bakes or cooks a lot in your waking life, doing so in a dream might not mean all that much. But it could have deeper significance otherwise, according to Hamilton-Parker, who says whipping up something in the kitchen in a dream could "represent plans you are nearly ready to put into action." Baking might even be an indication that you are pregnant or have the urge, whether conscious or not, to conceive.

10.What does it mean when you are wearing armor in a dream?

As you might expect, armor in a dream indicates that the dreamer is emotionally protecting themselves in their interactions with others. Hamilton-Parker recommends examining from where this need for protection may be originating and what could be fueling this fear. With a little introspection, he suggests, "you may discover you need not be so guarded."

11.What does it mean when you dream about someone?

If you dream about someone you like (or even love!) it could just go to show how passionate you are about them. But there's also some nuance here. If you dream your partner is with someone else, it doesn't necessarily mean they've been unfaithful. It could simply mean you no longer feel as passionate about your life as the people around you seem to feel about theirs.

12.What does it mean when you die in a dream?

If you die in a dream, or feel like you're dying, it doesn't necessarily mean that you're afraid of dying in life or have a terminal illness you didn't realize you had. It may just mean that something in your life is coming to an end: "Dreaming about death often means that you feel something is coming to an end in your life," dream analyst and the host of The Dream Show podcast, Jane Teresa Anderson, told news.com.au. "But that being said, how you react to the death in the dream can mean different things."

13.What does it mean when you die in a dream, but feel peaceful about it?

If you experience death in a dream but feel at peace, "you have an 'out with the old and in with the new' attitude" and "it could be something that you're ready to let go from," according to Anderson.

14.What does it mean when you dream about being scared of dying?

Alternately, if you feel a pang of anxiety or even panic at the thought of death in your dream, Anderson told the outlet that it may be that "you're not quite there yet" and uncomfortable with letting go.

15.What does it mean when you dream your teeth are falling out?

It may be that events in your life are swirling around you or that you've lost a job and with it, your feeling of being in control. The result might be that you dream of losing your teeth. Psychologist Ian Wallace told The Independent, "Your teeth symbolize how confident and powerful you feel, so some situation is causing your confidence to crumble in waking life."

16.What does it mean when you dream about birds?

This dream could mean you're hoping to hear from someone. Birds have been symbols of delivering information going back centuries, and their appearance in your dreams could be an indication that you are expecting to hear from someone or receive a message. Psychologist and dream expert Michael Lennox wrote in his book Dream Sight: A Dictionary and Guide for Interpreting Any Dream that these beliefs go back to Nordic mythology, where Odin, the head of the pantheon, was accompanied by a pair of all-seeing ravens that "would travel through the world of men and bring back important information."

17.What does it mean when you dream you're on a plane?

If you're dreaming of flying in a plane, your dream is trying to tell you that you are feeling the effects of fast changes in your life. Lennox wrote, "Because of the dramatic way an airplane leaves the ground and speeds toward a destination, it is connected with any sudden transition in life." It may not just be alerting you to the changes you're going through, but that change "is needed or wished for." He continued, "As a plane is our world's fastest mode of public transportation, it connects symbolically to those moments in life where change is rapid and total."

18.What does it mean if you dream that one of your limbs is gone?

Lennox's book also notes that amputations or missing limbs are a typical theme that appear in dreams and indicate some sense of lacking in ability or mobility. If you're missing feet, it "relates to an inability to be grounded on your path, whereas missing an entire leg or both legs connects to being completely stopped on your path."

19.What does it mean when you dream you've (literally) lost your head?

A more extreme absence that you might experience in a dream is the loss of your head. According to Lennox, that's a sign of "an eradication of a thought process, or to your sense of identity."

20.What does it mean when you dream you're in bed with a coworker?

If you are being intimate with a coworker in your dream, it doesn't necessarily mean that you have a crush on them. Anderson said that it more indicates that they have "positive qualities you admire" and "welcome in your own life."

21.What does it mean when you dream you're in an empty room?

Wallace told The Independent that unused or empty rooms might be telling you that you've got untapped talents. "The more time that you spend exploring your dormant talents, the more likely that you will find other doors opening for you in waking life," he said.

22.What does it mean when you dream you're in an empty room and you're scared?

If that unused room is accompanied by feelings of discomfort or fear, it might represent something very different. "If you go into the room and it's spooky or scary, that means in the past one to two days you've realized something about yourself that's unexpected," Anderson said. "It can be something old that you haven't look at before. It could be any aspect of your life—your job, a relationship—that you've shut the door on. It's about trying to open that door, even if you're scared."

23.What does it mean when you dream of an out-of-control car?

If you've got an out-of-control car in your dreams—maybe you're trapped in one or have one coming at you—it may mean that "you don't have enough control over your road to success," Wallace said. He also recommended, "Instead of trying to over control the situation…relax your grip and allow your fundamental instincts and drives to steer the best path for you."

24.What does it mean when you dream of a regular car?

But a car in one's dreams could indicate the opposite, as well. Wallace explained, "The car represents your ability to make consistent progress toward a specific objective." So if a dream features a car progressing steadily and consistently, things might be moving along just as they should be in your life.

25.What does it mean when you dream your car is missing?

Ever dream that your car was lost or stolen? The lack of a car has a symbolic resonance about one's career or ability to get where we want to go. "If we dream about searching for our car, then we have lost our drive and ambition in waking life and are looking for ways to recover it and continue on our journey," Wallace wrote on his website.

26.What does it mean when you dream there are animals nearby?

Animals can vary in their significance and how they make you feel. A fierce bear doesn't mean the same thing as a high-flying hawk. But according to Lennox, any time an animal appears it may be an indication that your dream is "asking you to stop trying to think your way through a situation and turn instead toward your instinctive nature for an answer."

27.What does it mean when you dream you're in an attic?

Having a house in your dream usually connects back to your sense of self, with different rooms representing different aspects of your personality. So dreaming of an attic usually relates to your intellect or memories—and a "musty, dirty atmosphere means you are in realms that you haven't visited in a while," said Lennox, which can indicate "unhealthy avoidance."

28.What does it mean when you dream about having a baby?

Dreaming about a baby is usually a sign that you're reflecting on burgeoning potential or "some new chapter in your life that is just beginning and has yet to unfold into full manifestation," Lennox explained. Of course, since a baby is also helpless and needs to be cared for, it can also refer to responsibilities you feel you have.

29.What does it mean when you dream you can't find your shoes?

If your dream consists of you being literally unable to find your shoes, chances are you're having difficulty deciding what your take is on a topic, whether that's an important decision you have to make or an ideological position you need to assume.

30.What does it mean when you dream you lost something valuable and can't find it?

If you've misplaced something of value in our dream or spend the dream trying to find something and fail to do it, it may be that we feel a sense of lower value in our life. Wallace said, "If we are looking for our purse or wallet, then we are reflecting on our value to others as we may feel that we have lost some self-esteem in waking life."

31.What does it mean when you dream you're searching for someone?

If you dream you're searching for someone, it may not have to do with that person, specifically. "When we search for other people in our dreams, we are trying to reconnect with aspects of our own identities that we have lost touch with," Wallace explained.

32.What does it mean when you dream you have suddenly become very wealthy?

If you have a dream about striking it rich or winning the lottery, you're feeling pretty good about life or have gained a "sudden awareness of the richness of the self," according to Wallace. "This richness can be an understanding of the wisdom the dreamer has gained, or a realization of their value to others." In other words, not so much material as spiritual wealth.

33.What does it mean when you dream that you're falling in love?

If you dream of falling in love or a having a passionate tryst, it may be because you lack this kind of intimacy and passion in your waking life. Wallace has said that dreaming about falling in love "can be triggered when we are about to fall in love with a potential lover in our waking life, or in an existing relationship, where inadequate love is being received and our uniqueness seems to be ignored."

34.What does it mean when you dream that you're falling?

We've all likely felt the sensation of falling in a dream. Though this might make you think that you need to get a tighter grip and hang on, according to Wallace, the opposite is true. It's a sign that "you are hanging on too tightly to a particular situation in waking life. You need to relax and let go of it."

35.What does it mean when you dream that you're flying?

While falling is an indication that something is amiss, flying in a dream is usually a sign that you've freed yourself from something frustrating or difficult. Wallace explained that the feeling of flying "suggests that you have released yourself from circumstances that have been weighing you down in waking life… Although you may regard this feeling of liberation as just luck or coincidence, it is usually because you have managed to make a weighty decision or risen above the limitations of a heavy responsibility."

36.What does it mean when you dream you're flying, but there's an obstacle?

Flying might not always be a pleasant experience, however. If you're flying in a dream but feel scared or see an object or obstacle in front of you, it may be that you feel something is holding you back or preventing you from accomplishing something you are attempting. "You feel that something is taking off but it's not quite there yet," said Anderson. "It could be a relationship or a job—it's the details in the dream that really explore your feelings on a deeper level."

37.What does it mean when you dream that you miss your plane or train?

If you miss a plane or train in your dream, leaving you standing on the platform or tarmac, it may be that you feel you are being weighed down by too many other commitments. "You may be taking on too much in your waking life in order to achieve the fulfillment you desire," Wallace said about this symbol. "You can reach your goals more effectively by being more aware of your deeper priorities, and leaving unnecessary baggage behind. Listen to your own internal rhythms instead of constantly trying to beat the clock."

38.What does it mean when you dream that you call the wrong number?

Your subconscious might be feeling frustrated that you can't connect with someone in your life the way you used to—and this may manifest itself in a dream in which you are dialing a wrong number. "This suggests that a logical way of communicating with someone, or a specific personal behavior used when being with a particular person, is not really working anymore," said Wallace. "It is also experienced in dreams about computers or calculators where the dreamer keeps pressing the wrong buttons. This reflects that what they are doing in waking life just doesn't really add up."

39.What does it mean when you dream that you're naked in the middle of a crowd?

You're standing in the middle of a crowd, at work, or in some other public place, and you're completely naked. Though it's a relief when you realize it's just a dream, you might want to think about your feelings of vulnerability. "Being naked in public suggests that there is a situation in waking life that is making you feel vulnerable and exposed," Wallace has advised. It might be time for you to take an improv class or seek another way to get comfortable opening up to others.

40.What does it mean when you dream that you're barefoot?

Just as being naked indicates vulnerability, having bare feet gets to a similar sense in your subconscious—but with a more direct connection to the steps you are taking in life. It can "indicate issues around how you are maneuvering through your current life choices," Lennox explained. "If you are exposed to the elements, it leaves them vulnerable to injury. This can have a great impact on your journey and how you get to where you intend to go."

41.What does it mean when you dream you've gone blind?

Suffering blindness in a dream usually hints that you're overlooking something in your life or worry you aren't able to see something. Lennox said, "By dreaming of the inability to see, you may be expressing areas in your life that you may be blind to…You may be dreaming of a situation in your life, or your personality, where you have a blind spot. You may have to go beyond what the eyes can see in a situation to determine how to respond authentically."

42.What does it mean when you dream you're playing a board game?

While some might dream of fights or athletic competition, if you are someone who has board games appear in your dreams, you are more likely someone who prefers "a civilized approach to expressing competitive impulses and conflict-solving skills," according to Lennox. If you're playing Monopoly or Scrabble in your mind, it may be a sign that you prefer some emotional distance to actual confrontation, and the more structured, rules-based logic to conflict that board games bring.

43.What does it mean when you dream of an explosion?

While we might usually think of bombs as a destructive force, often when explosions happen in your dreams, it shows that you are experiencing or ready for major change. Lennox advised looking at the specific context in which a bomb detonates and how effectively it destroys its target.

"Whatever or whomever was hunted or destroyed will supply you with the meaning you should assign the symbol," he said. "The area of life that is suggested by the target is the area of your life that needs a drastic change."

44.What does it mean when you dream that you show up for an exam but aren't prepared?

Another classic dream scenario is the feeling of showing up for an exam and realizing you are totally unprepared for it. Maybe you feel like you studied for the wrong subject or you can't even understand the words in front of you, but the likely source of the feeling is that "you are critically examining your own performance in waking life," per Wallace.

45.What does it mean when you dream that you show up for another exam and you're still not prepared?

Having the unprepared-for-an-exam dream can also be a sign of something positive: you are a high performer who is used to working hard and doing things right. That's the conclusion of Anderson, who has said that those who have the dream are usually the people who perform well and that "it's your fear of being unprepared that actually drives you to being totally ready to perform."

46.What does it mean when you dream that you can't find a bathroom?

If you have a sense that you're not addressing your own needs, a typical dream you're likely to have is one in which you're trying—and failing—to find a toilet. "Toilets are what we use to cleanly respond to some of our most fundamental needs, so there is an issue in waking life where you are finding it a challenge to clearly express your own needs," said Wallace.

47.What does it mean when you dream you need to use the bathroom?

Dreams of needing to use the bathroom likewise can mean that "you literally want to let the crap out of your life. It's about decluttering and letting go—you want to release something or someone," Anderson explained.

48.What does it mean when you dream that you need to pee?

Of course, it may be that you actually do need a toilet, and your subconscious will alert you to this fact with dreams of water or in which you are seeking out a bathroom in vain.

49.What does it mean when you dream that you're accused of a crime?

Dreams can sometimes torment you by showing you being accused or actually committing a crime. These situations usually arise from a sense that you're hiding something from yourself in your waking life—and it isn't always something negative. "The crime we have committed usually represents a conscious choice that we have made in waking life to ignore some of our individual needs and talents in order to gain social acceptance," Wallace explained.

50.What does it mean when you dream you're entering a lot of new spaces?

If you have a large house in your dreams or spend your dreams going through doors and discovering new spaces, it "indicates that exploring the initial possibility will lead onto a number of other exciting opportunities and give you the chance to expand well beyond where you are just now," said Wallace. His advice? "You need to be open to opportunity and not close the door on any chances that you create. As you begin to explore one talent, you often start to become aware of other possibilities for using your unique abilities."

51.What does it mean when you dream there's something chasing you?

If you're running away from something in your dream, "There is an issue in your waking life that you want to confront, but you don't know how to," Wallace posited. Your dreams may be trying to tell you that it's time to face your fears and pursue what you've been putting aside.

52.What does it mean when you dream about a bridge?

If you're ready to move into a new chapter in your life or to make a change—but without losing touch with your past—the image of a bridge is likely to appear in your dreams. According to Lennox, a bridge "relates to the connections we make in life, hence the warning in the phrase 'don't burn your bridges.'" If the water below is especially rough, it might mean you're uncomfortable with the change.

53.What does it mean when there's a candle in your dream?

If you're feeling a creative spark or an innovative idea just struck you, then you may dream of a candle or candles. "When we light a candle, we are committing an act of creation," Lennox explained. A candle can reflect the beginning of some important event or relationship in our life or a sense of creative richness. Of course, if the candle is blown out, it can mean the end of something.

54.What does it mean when you dream you're climbing something?

If you're climbing in your dream, straining as you make it up the side of a mountain inch by inch, it may be a signal that you are someone who likes a challenge or the opportunity to take a journey that, while difficult, promises a reward at the end.

55.What does it mean when you're exploring a closet or looking in a cabinet?

Back to the dream house: If you're exploring a closet or looking at what's inside a cabinet, it could mean that you are hiding something or ashamed of it. "What you discover in a closet should be viewed through the focus of something you are hiding from or not wanting to face," Lennox said. "A full or overstuffed closet may point to avoidance issues that need attention."

56.What does it mean when you dream about a farm or cowboys?

Images of a farm or cowboys can indicate that you have a self-reliant nature. Lennox explained, "Working on a farm points to a call to action to dig deeper and take responsibility for getting your needs met. Owning a farm connects to how responsible you are to your self-nurturing and perhaps the dependence of others upon you for such needs."

57.What does it mean when you dream you're getting a divorce?

If you've filled your schedule with too many things and are overwhelmed by your to-do list, you may find yourself dreaming of divorce. Don't despair that a divorce dream is trying to tell you that your actual marriage is over. According to Wallace, it may simply be giving you the message that "you are trying to balance your commitments and honor the promises you have made to other people. It can be difficult to service all these obligations and it can become very easy for you to start to feel out of balance."

58.What does it mean when you dream you're getting married to someone you don't know?

Whether you've taken a new job or agreed to attend an event where you are not totally sure what will be expected of you, a sense that you are committing to something which you are unsure about may manifest in a dream where you're marrying a stranger.. "Not knowing the identity of the bride or groom suggests you are unsure what you are really committing yourself to, and that you doubt that you will have much time for yourself if you take on these commitments," Wallace explained.

59.What does it mean when you dream that you're professional athlete?

If you're someone who responds to being part of a team or being part of something larger than yourself, you might have dreams where you're a professional athlete, according to Wallace. A dream where you're competing in the big leagues, "reflects their acceptance into a wider society where in order to have their skills and talents recognized, they will have to work as part of a team, and this will help them to ultimately achieve their goals."

60.What does it mean when you dream you're unable to speak?

If you find yourself unable to speak in your dream, Wallace said it may point to "an unresolved tension in our waking lives where we really want to say what's on our mind and to speak and be heard." He advised addressing the situations in waking life where we feel "ignored or have no way to make our opinions heard" to see if there is a better way to communicate.

The One Exercise You Should Never Do Before Bed

 While exercising is generally good for you, doing this could make it harder to sleep.

Finding time to exercise is important, even when you keep a busy schedule, but that doesn't mean there's never a bad time to work up a sweat. Surprisingly, experts say exercising at night could be negatively impacting your sleep. While some workouts are OK to do before jumping into bed, there is one kind of exercise in particular that could be keeping you awake. Read on to find out what fitness practice should be relegated to the daytime hours.

Don't do strenuous exercise within 90 minutes of going to bed.

According to the experts at Sleep.org, "Engaging in more strenuous exercise in the 90 minutes before sleep could make falling asleep more difficult." And there's research to back that up. An Oct. 2018 study published in the journal Sports Medicine found that while exercising in the evening is generally not an issue, intense workouts within an hour of bedtime can negatively impact your ability to fall asleep and stay asleep, as well as reduce the quality of your sleep.

"Strenuous exercise is even more likely to disturb sleep by revving us up," nurse practitioner Mimi Secor, DNP, says. "Several hours before bedtime, it is generally best to minimize major exercise."

You need to give your body time to recover from a big workout before sleep.

Putting 90 minutes between a strenuous workout and bedtime is essential, experts say. Per Sleep.org, "Your body and mind need that 90 minutes to cool down from a workout." As the site explains, during an aerobic workout, your heart rate and body temperature both increase, which gives you a boost of energy and an increase in endorphins. While these benefits are excellent for your health overall, they're not conducive to falling asleep.

Sleep specialist and neuroscientist Chelsie Rohrscheib, PhD, points out that exercising gives you a jolt of energy via the hormone cortisol. "Cortisol is excellent for increasing energy levels, but is not especially great for sleep because it's wake-promoting. If you exercise too close to bedtime, you risk having lingering blood cortisol levels, which makes it more difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep," she says. "There is even a term for this in sleep science, called 'runner's insomnia,' although it's not exclusive to running."

There are a handful of exercises that you can do right before bed that won't keep you awake.

If you want to squeeze in a workout, Sleep.org suggests sticking to low- to moderate-intensity activities before bed. "Low-intensity exercises before bedtime can provide you with the health benefits of exercise without increasing your heart rate and body temperature," the site says. "These activities can help prepare your mind and body for relaxation and sleep." Pilates, stretching, and meditation are among the best exercises to do before bed.

According to Rohrscheib, "Light cardio exercises, which moderately raise your heart rate—such as walking, riding a stationary bike on low resistance, or swimming—are usually fine" to do before going to sleep. She adds that "yoga is especially beneficial before bed, because not only are you getting exercise, but you're also helping your body to relax for sleep."

Working out in the afternoon may help you fall asleep faster.

You can work out at any time outside of the 90 minutes before bed without it having negative consequences on your sleep, according to Sleep.org. But if you want to improve your sleep, you may want to be a little more pointed about when you squeeze in a workout. A 2006 study published in Sleep and Biological Rhythms found that people who exercised in the afternoon enjoyed better sleep. According to the study's findings, 70 percent of people who worked out between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. reported an easier time falling asleep, 66 percent reported experiencing deeper sleep, and 65 percent said they woke up feeling better.

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You Need to Know This Dating Profile Trick

 If you want more right swipes, you need to be doing this in your profile picture.

The way you curate your dating profile can be the difference between finding a date and not. With that in mind, the photos you select may be the only thing standing between you and the potential for love. It's hard to predict what people are looking for while swiping through an endless carousel of profiles, but science says there is one foolproof thing that attracts others: your smile. That's why including photos featuring your big, brilliant smile gives you a better chance of getting more matches.

Smiling makes you seem more warm and friendly, and according to a 2012 study, it could even boost your perceived attractiveness. The study, published by Cognition & Emotion, found that attractiveness is strongly influenced by how intense a person's smile appears. Researchers even found that a sunny smile could potentially compensate for relative unattractiveness.

This phenomenon doesn't only pertain to in-person encounters—it's relevant to dating profiles as well. Former sociologist for Tinder and Bumble Jess Carbino, PhD, told Business Insider that her research into online dating found that "smiling makes such a significant difference" in whether people receive a right swipe or not.

Carbino warns against falling into the common trap of posting photos with a pouty face or model glare. While these looks may work in magazines or on billboards, Carbino says they rarely captivate online daters. According to Carbino, those pictures of you smoldering don't "give off the type of sentiment that you want to be projected toward a potential match. You want to come off as kind and approachable, which is what smiling projects."

Dating app Coffee Meets Bagel analyzed over 300 profiles to see which types of smiles caught the most attention. They told Bustle that not only should you be smiling in your profile pictures, but certain kinds of smiles could make you more enticing. Coffee Meets Bagel's research found that women who tilted their heads received more likes, while men who smiled with their heads straight saw more matches.

And if you have a picture of yourself laughing to show off your sense of humor, you may want to reconsider using it. According to Coffee Meets Bagel, of the single women who get likes more than half the time, just 2 percent had a photo of them laughing, while 0 percent of men made the laughing picture work for them.

Ensuring that your dating profile is stocked with pictures of you smiling and enjoying life seems to be the key to attracting matches.

Never Wash These 4 Foods Before Cooking Them, CDC Warns

 Trying to get these food items clean could be doing more harm than good.

Washing a product thoroughly may always seem like the best thing to do to ensure it's scrubbed clean of dirt and bacteria. However, experts warn that your intuition on cleanliness may not always be correct. There are some foods you might be inclined to wash before cooking that you should never clean, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns. In fact, trying to wash these foods could actually be doing more harm than good. Read on to find out which four foods you should never put under the faucet.

Never wash raw meat, chicken, turkey, or eggs.

After purchasing meat or poultry products from the store, you may feel inclined to rinse these items off to get rid of anything lingering from the farm or just the packaging they were kept in. However, the CDC advises against this. "Washing raw meat, chicken, turkey, or eggs can spread germs to your sink, countertops, and other surfaces in your kitchen," the agency warns. "Those germs can get on other foods, like salads or fruit, and make you sick."

Research shows that washing meat increases the chances of cross-contamination.

Recent research from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) found that washing meat or poultry increases the risk of cross-contamination in the kitchen, which can result in foodborne illness. The agency urges consumers to leave the risky habit behind immediately. "Avoid washing raw meat and poultry because potentially harmful bacteria on the surface of the raw product can accumulate in high concentrations within the sink and cross-contaminate ready-to-eat foods," the USDA warns. The agency also points out that most bacteria are attached to these products quite loosely, so rinsing the items can shake the bacteria loose, allowing it to spread easily.

Washing eggs makes them more prone to bacteria.

You might understand why washing meat can lead to dangerous cross-contamination, but the risks are less obvious with eggs. Conor O'Flynn, operations manager of O'Flynn Medical, explains that washing an egg "may actively aid the transfer of harmful bacteria like salmonella from the outside of the egg to the inside of the egg." When you wash an egg, the natural barriers the shell has can be compromised, "allowing the harmful bacteria to pass into the inside of the egg, giving it a perfect environment to grow." The bacteria can then make its way to you if you don't cook your eggs thoroughly enough, as you might with a runny fried egg.

The USDA says that when eggs are laid, they have a natural, protective coating called the bloom, which is the first line of defense against bacteria. The bloom is removed by the commercial washing process. "It is replaced by a light coating of edible mineral oil, which restores protection for long-term home storage of eggs," the USDA explains. "Extra handling of the eggs in your home, such as washing them, could increase the risk of cross-contamination, especially if the shell becomes cracked."

And washing meat and poultry is unnecessary in this day and age.

Although you may feel like you need to wash your meat and poultry, the USDA says it's no longer necessary with current commercial washing techniques. While washing "to remove dirt, slime, fat or blood may have been appropriate decades ago when many slaughtered and prepared their own food, the modern food safety system doesn't require it," the USDA says. According to the agency, meat and poultry are cleaned thoroughly enough during processing. Therefore, any further washing is an unnecessary added risk.