Food forests require less maintenance than gardens and orchards, and they yield more fruit. Here's how to start growing your own.

Hundreds of thousands of sandhill cranes gather every year at this one spot in central Nebraska.

It could be sleep apnea or allergies causing that horrific sound.

The news about baby powder, ovarian cancer and mesothelioma may have you rethinking your daily routine.

Adapting employees’ skills and roles to the post-pandemic ways of working will be crucial to building operating-model resilience.

To navigate the next normal, Indian insurers must consider the potential recovery scenarios and act quickly and decisively.

State leaders must continue to address the COVID-19 challenges facing their own operations while also considering how to rebuild and reimagine for the next normal.

Want to help your employer print less without pushing his buttons? Vanessa tells you how.

High power factor compact fluorescent light bulbs are a better choice than standard CFLs because they put less strain on the power grid.

What's wrong with high fructose corn syrup? How about obesity, mercury and environmental damage?

It is best not to flush medicine, as pharmaceuticals and personal care products are detectable in almost all water systems.

Among the real environmental repercussions of meat production is it uses more fertilizers and pesticides than any other industry (sprayed directly on the animal

Vanessa answers questions on recycling, including plastic bottle caps, plastic overwrap, motor oil, glass and taped cardboard boxes.

Just because it's a new school year doesn't mean that you have to buy all new products.

You don't have to use toxic chemicals and pesticides to have a beautiful, lush yard. But first, stop fixing on having much of a lawn at all.

Natural alternatives to DEET work well in repelling mosquitoes, including eucalyptus, cedar, geranium, peppermint, lemon grass, fennel, catnip and rosemary plan

Some chemicals in nail polish and polish remover are known to cause cancer, and others lead to birth defects.

With the help of her grandson, Grandma Joy is camping and seeing the mountains on their quest to visit all the national parks.

Sept. 21 is Museum Day, and it's your chance to get free admission to hundreds of museums across the country.

How to teach your kids about work, money and the value of a hard-earned dollar.

A Virginia town says 14 is too old to ask for candy on Halloween, but experts say big kids should just be polite.

It can be expensive and challenging to recycle unwanted electronics, as many organizations charge a fee or have limited operating hours. Luckily, Dell offers a

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Learn how to savor the fruits of your labor year-round with easy food drying techniques including dehydrators, sun-drying and oven-drying.

Learn which plants will flourish during the fall season in your particular region of the United States.

This fun indoor craft project allows kids to customize their very own miniature garden, plant succulents in a container, and watch them grow.

New research suggests that discussing politics — and even arguing — offers more benefits than you might think.

The website FlightNetwork features 50 of the world's most beautiful cities, as chosen by 1,000 of the world's top travel professionals.

Residents of Bougainville voted overwhelmingly to become independent from Papua New Guinea.

The Via Francigena is a 1,250-mile trail that passes through England, France, Switzerland and Italy.

Watch the northern lights from home, courtesy of explore.org through their live camera in Canada.

England's Lake District National Park, the U.K.'s most popular national park, offers unforgettable hikes and views.

Beautiful cherry blossoms begin to frame the historic buildings in Washington, D.C., signaling spring has sprung.

The island nation of Niue may be the best place in the world to soak up a starry night.

There's plenty to see in the April night sky, from approaching new Comet ATLAS to the Lyrid meteor shower.

Mark your calendars now for the Great North American Eclipse of April 8, 2024.

From a pair of meteor showers to the Flower Moon, here's what to look for in the night sky in May.

Your aging parent may prefer living in a tiny house in your backyard.

If you have teenage drivers and are trying to live within your means, here are a few tips for keeping insurance costs down.

A new book by Brett Graff helps parents drown out the cultural noise and reduce parenting anxiety when it comes to spending money on our kids.

​No matter how practiced we are at managing our money, it’s never too late to learn new hacks. Try these 10 tips to revamp some of your financial habits.

Clutter causes stress on many levels. For families feeling the need to create more space — mental, physical, emotional — here are 6 suggestions.

Medical identity theft is a hassle, but for a person managing a severe health issue, it can be life-threatening. Here's what you need to know.

The best strategy to minimize student loan debt is to search for affordable colleges. Yes, it’s complicated, but here’s what to know.

Rising health insurance costs have many people worried about the financial impact on the family budget.

Plus, 5 ideas to use at home to get kids thinking numerically.

Common questions parents aren’t asking their dentist about their children's teeth and gums, but should be.

If you're inclined to give, here's how to find a worthy recipient.

Parents may feel the need to protect and schedule, but experts say our kids learn more when we get out of the way as they play.