I'd love to be excited about bringing you this week's update on my Weight Watchers journey, but I'm sorry to say the news isn't exciting. I gained a pound.

Here are some ways to help you get creative with your surplus holiday candy.

Celebrate Generosity Day by saying yes to everything asked of you this Valentine's Day.

"Happy Halloween" and "Happy birthday" may not be sentiments heard very often in the same breath, according to a new study. The research finds that the number o

Taking your sweetie out for romantic date can be challenging, stressful and expensive. But it definitely doesn’t have to be. Be a bit creative and have some f

Sure you could bake some cupcakes, frost them pink and call them Valentine’s Day desserts, but you might want to be a little more creative when treating your

Americans will profess their love this Valentine's Day by digging deeper into their wallets than ever before, new research shows.

Ahh, Valentine’s Day, one of the great triumphs of the retail world, their way of saying, “We can get you to feel guilty enough to buy anything — even a d

Not in the gift-giving mood for chocolates, flowers and racy lingerie this Valentine's Day? Consider these 10 lust-worthy home design picks sure to please any s

Whipping up decadent Valentine's Day desserts don't have to mean tons of refined sugar. Try these healthier, but delicious recipes.

Michael Clarke Duncan, Omarosa, Thomas Gibson, Tamala Jones, Raphael Sbarge and Karina Smirnoff give green tips.

Why stay home and cook for your sweetheart, your family, or your friends on Valentine’s Day? Let me show you.

Finally, here's something cute you can make with those wine corks you've been hoarding.

In honor of Valentine’s Day, we’ve rounded up romantic hot spots across North American national parks.

Need to make valentines for the whole class? Here are 10 great ideas for gifts that kids can make for all of their classmates.

This new service brings back the art of letter writing by marrying it to the Internet.

How to help kids deal with unrequited love, a scarcity of cards, and broken hearts on Valentine's Day.

Instead of coloring Valentine’s treats with artificial red dye, try one of these natural red dye alternatives for cupcakes, cookies and more.

Using carbon nanotubules, college students have created the world's smallest Cupid, to eventually be used in nanofilters.

On the hunt for the perfect Valentine's Day gift? Consider these handmade and eco-friendly home accessories that not-so-subtly say 'amore.'

Find your animal soul mate and download its mating call from the Center for Biological Diversity's Love Calls of the Wild ringtone collection.

It may invoke images of hearts and flowers, but the origins of Valentine's Day are more gruesome than you might think.

A fun, not-so-serious, but still-helpful chart that helps you select a vino based on what you're doing, not what you're eating.

A full moon is rising for lovers on Valentine's Day, and it will be a Snow Moon.

Because there's no shame in being single on Valentine's Day.

Given all the stress, how many people actually like Valentine's Day?

Before you finish your Valentine's dinner with a decadent dessert, start it with this healthy salad full of red fruits and veggies.

Do electrical circuits and chemical elements make your heart sing? Check out these fun Valentine's Day designs.

These dreamy landscape photographs will have nature lovers everywhere pining, "Mother Earth, won't you be my Valentine?"

These adorable pictures are sure to warm even the coldest heart.

Best Friends Animal Society shares 14 reasons why 'the one' for you might have four legs.

Check out this useful infographic that has tips on pairing cheese with red, white or pink wine, plus explanations on why the pairings work.

Professional cuddling businesses are popping up across the country, and the world's first cuddling convention will take place this Valentine's Day.

Inspired by Amy Poehler’s character on “Parks and Recreation,” Feb. 13 is all about celebrating female friendships.

Forget dinner and chocolates. Do something for your sweetie that's fun and doesn't cost a thing.

Your canine companion shows affection in many ways. You just have to know what to look for. Here's how your dog says I love you.

American Norwood Thomas traveled to Australia to see his lost love Joyce Morris for the first time since 1945.

These heart-shaped islands are top-notch destinations for romantic vacations, honeymoons, weddings and marriage proposals.

Check out these sweet gifts for the love of your life, be it of the four-legged or two-legged variety.

The Bronx Zoo will let you name one of its Madagascar hissing cockroaches after anyone you like — or don't like.

Marine Mammal Program trains and employs sea lions and other animals for military duty.

Nearly 1,100 sickly sea lion pups that should still be with their mothers have stranded in southern California since the beginning of 2013.

The reasons behind why almost 1,300 ill sea lions have beached themselves on California's shores in 2013 remain unclear..

A whale-spotting dog was overwhelmed by a recent swarm of sea lions and humpback whales in California's Monterey Bay.

Two spacecraft have detected a possible signal of dark matter, the mysterious, invisible stuff that makes up most of the material universe.

Researchers think unusually warm waters might be the reason for stranded and starving pups.

Has Astoria finally found a way to drive away pinnipeds humanely?

More than half the cats in the U.S. are overweight. Here's how to get your feline fit again.

Kids who are driven everywhere have a 'windshield perspective,' and never learn where they are.

There are some strange places around the world where objects appear to roll uphill against gravity.