A study in the Lancet looked at over-60 walkers, and those who worked on a busy London street didn't fare as well as the park walkers.

Weight lifting does more than just pump you up; it can increase your chances for survival.

Defying stereotypes, teenager Vilde Westeng aims to be the best halling dancer.

There are many styles of yoga to choose from, so if you’re new to yoga, it might be confusing to know the best place to start.

Running doesn't have to be a struggle. Here's how to become a runner for life.

The fitter you are, the stronger your brain will be as you age, which can help increase joy and improve cognitive function.

Bringing nature into the workplace can give you a bit more energy and reduce stress.

Research found no major difference in asthma rates of inner-city kids and those in other communities.

Falling levels of air pollution have resulted in a drop in California's dense tule fog.

Death by acid was the fate of the sea monsters that perished in Earth's biggest mass extinction, some 251 million years ago.

Seven species of Hawaiian pollinators are the first bees added to the U.S. endangered species list — but they're unlikely to be the last.

The sun, like many stars, may be a binary, meaning it could have a mass-extinction-causing 'brother.'

Even core areas of pika habitat 'are vulnerable to climate change within a timeframe of decades,' researchers say.

Vaderlimulus tricki is the first horseshoe crab found in Idaho rocks of the Triassic Period, and it has an uncanny resemblance to Darth Vader.

The Caribbean nation of Haiti was once lush with trees and the animals that lived there, but now only a few sections of primary forest remain.

If humans are still around millions or billions of years from now, they'll have to deal with supervolcanoes, asteroids and worse.

For the holiday weekend, and all summer long, try this easy trick for making a lot of large ice balls at one time.

Honeysuckle and lemon balm foraged from the backyard or your farmers market flavor this vodka cocktail.

Make your sipping simple this holiday weekend with these easy-to-throw-together drinks.

Do you have friends who are always throwing parties? We've got the tools to make them happy.

Stocktails are simply savory cocktails made with broth, and we talk to an expert about why they're such a hit.

The Finns have a word for drinking alone at home in your underwear. What other cool foreign food words don't we have?

Add variety to your football-viewing drink choices with these beer cocktails.

Session cocktails and plant-based barbecue are the biggest food trends this summer.

Try these non-alcoholic cocktails, zero-proof cocktails. Your non-imbibing friends will thank you for giving them great choices.

Mercury is not just hellishly hot but apparently covered in brimstone. A vast part of the planet is covered with dried lava – enough to bury the state of Tex

The discovery of huge amounts of water ice and possible organic compounds on the heat-blasted planet Mercury suggests that the raw materials necessary for life

An analysis of dozens of pyroclastic ash deposits suggests that Mercury had an long history explosive volcanism.

Due to history or legend, most countries are known for contributing something specific to the world. How many do you know?

If you find yourself glued to the TV when the Academy Awards roll around each year, this quiz might be your chance to shine.

They're massive, they're all-natural and, in most cases, they're millions of years older than we are. So how were these amazing landforms created?

It's time for some healthy change. Here are some fundamental truths you need to know about diet, exercise and other wellness goals.

UPDATE: Van Jones clears up the 'green czar' buzz.

Google lays out a plan to make renewable energy cheaper than coal.

When the Winter Olympics wrap up, Vancouver will be passing more than one torch. The city could light the way for green cities of the future by proving economic

For almost 40 years, Art and Nan Kellam lived off-grid on a Maine island, eschewing modern technology, but not each other.

The specialized DNA of cockroaches makes them dumpster divers extraordinaire.

In England, Tesco supermarket is overhauling its fresh produce department to fight food waste.

This weekend will feature several overlapping events meant to combat a growing plague of garbage around the world.

Think bird-watching is boring? It's not if you visit these 10 destinations during bird migration season.

The Bramble Cay melomys lost most of its habitat to rising sea levels.

We often hear about the negative impacts of stress, but some stress is necessary — and even healthy.

Psychologists and scientists are concerned about the rising rates of suicide among children, and what the shrinking gender gap might mean.

A colorful oath or spirited expletive can heal the body and soul. (We have the science to prove it.)

Center for Environmental Health's new guide attempts to consolidate electronic buying guides from many nonprofits.

Zerofootprint's TalkingPlug device turns everyday electrical outlets into miniature communications hubs, allowing remote monitoring and control of energy use by

Sustainability played a key role at this year's CES with both the CEA and Bosch donating materials and funds to Habitat for Humanity green building efforts.

The latest agricultural apps are helping farmers boost productivity and profits.

A wildlife corridor in Brazil's Atlantic Forest will help animals like the golden lion tamarin thrive in its preferred environment.

With the right equipment and preparation, it can be worth the hard work of venturing into the wilderness in winter.