We've got about a decade to fix our communities to cope with 70 million aging baby boomers. ​

Older people are also spending far less time socializing or reading. That's not a healthy combination.

There's a name for that. (And go easy on yourself; you're probably not a fraud.)

American Farmland Trust’s Favorite Farmers Markets contest is in full swing. Make sure your favorite market is in the running.

Learn what is green in the stimulus package.

In the past, this season has brought bad news to nuclear power advocates. This year, everything is turning up roses.

6-year-old Jermaine Bell cashes in his Disney World Fund to buy hot dogs and water for hurricane evacuees.

You can create a haven for birds and other creatures by with native plants — and one very handy tool.

North Carolina, Virginia and South Carolina may have something to gain when it comes to offshore drilling, but the events of 2010 remind us that they also have

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Blake McFarland says he just wants to make cool things.

Single-stream recycling may be convenient, but it has a few pitfalls. And what consumers don't know can hurt the recycling process.

In times of stress and danger, the brain records more detailed memories.

The H5N1 influenza virus, also known as "bird flu," may well be more prevalent and less deadly than health officials had thought, according to a new study publi

All Americans over 6 months old should get their flu shot this year, health officials urged today. While last year's flu season was relatively mild, the illness

The new process may provide a revolutionary, all-purpose flu vaccine.

Giving employees paid time off when they're sick is the best way to keep influenza from spreading throughout the office.

We all know there's too much plastic making its way into the environment; here's an innovative solution to a seemingly intractable problem.

The deforestation situation in Indonesia is not entirely bleak, thanks to the efforts of the Katingan Project.

An ongoing look at how the attitudes of financial decision makers in the US are evolving during the COVID-19 pandemic.

An ongoing look at how the attitudes of financial decision makers in the UK are evolving during the COVID-19 pandemic.

An ongoing look at how the attitudes of financial decision makers in China are evolving during the COVID-19 pandemic.

An ongoing look at how the attitudes of financial decision makers in Italy are evolving during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Spanish consumers continue to face the financial impact of COVID-19 and to cut back on spending across categories.

UK consumers are worried about the economy during the COVID-19 crisis, but less so than in prior weeks.

As COVID-19 progresses and some regions begin to reopen, US consumer sentiment is mixed, with many consumers unsure of the future. The next normal is beginning to emerge, and consumers indicate some of their behavioral changes may stick long-term.

Dutch consumers are concerned about the duration of the COVID-19 crisis and its consequences for the Dutch economy and public health.

Portuguese consumers are concerned about the health of family members and the economy as a result of COVID-19 and are cutting back on spending.

Research suggests letting kids get more sleep can lead to healthier teens, better test scores and a stronger economy.

These guidelines will help you determine the best time to plant bulbs, for a colorful burst of blooms in the spring.

Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean your passion for gardening needs to hibernate.

Move over pumpkin spice, the humble pear is a true harbinger of fall. Here's how to choose and eat the different types of pears.

An Aflac CSR Hero volunteers to instill a sense of purpose and confidence in New Hampshire children who need it most.

For this CSR Hero, helping those less fortunate is a family affair.

Nutritionists say it's not just what we eat, but when we eat dinner that matters.

With careful planning and strategic shopping, you can prep a week's worth of soup so that getting dinner on the table isn't so hard.

Thousands of drilling rigs are idle and roustabouts are being laid off. Why not put them to work drilling for renewable energy?

Find out why everyone from the candy lobby to the TV networks are weighing in on the daylight saving time debate.

The Ili pika, an animal sometimes referred to as the 'magic rabbit,' is more endangered than the panda.

They might make for terrifying adults, but giant squid are actually kind of cute when they're babies.

Long feared extinct, the extremely rare Omura's whale was recorded by a team of biologists off the coast of Madagascar.

A humpback whale fell victim to a swarm of sharks, which are usually known to hunt much smaller prey.

Video could finally offer insight into the mysteries about how sharks get their shuteye.

From 11:57 p.m. to midnight each night, sheep have been stampeding through Times Square.

Scientists have never seen a giant shipworm (Kuphus polythalamia) alive before, and it's the stuff of nightmares.

Whether you learn a language or listen to music tonight can impact how you perform at work tomorrow.

A Christmas commercial from British retailer Argos inspires both parents and kids to dream big.

The Sturminster Newton Mill in the U.K. is grinding out flour full time to help boost supply during the pandemic.

Herpers are people who search for chameleons at night and remove the invasive species from the wild. What happens next, though, is controversial.

Each year during the Ocean Conservancy's International Coastal Cleanup, thousands of people remove trash from local waterways.

In the U.K., magnetic north and true north are about to be in perfect alignment.