Calories and exercise are key, of course, but these research-backed workarounds can help you reach your goals.

Koalas aren't bears and they rarely drink water.

From their smart stripes to the power of their kicks, behold the wonders of zebras.

Eating mostly plant-based foods and fewer animal-based foods may be linked to better heart health.

We explore the risks and benefits of drinking a glass of wine a day.

A primer on the deadly virus that has taken hold in Congo and scaring people around the globe.

A new study says historic smells are part of our 'cultural heritage' and should be saved to bring the past to life.

Reading novels has all kinds of benefits for the mind — and maybe even the spirit.

Even if you haven't read some of the books in your library, they are still doing you good.

Rachel Herz explains the science behind our relationship with the food we eat in her new book, "Why You Eat What You Eat."

Ceisjan van Heerden won Bookends in Cardigan after the retiring owner held a raffle to find the new owner.

A dwarsligger, or flipback book, is a small, very portable book that you read vertically, like you're scrolling through text on a smartphone.

If you want to read more books, these tips — setting goals, making it a habit, reading what you love and more — will help you up your book game.

Nancy Striniste, a landscape designer and educator, has written a book, "Nature Play at Home," and launched a movement around creating natural play spaces.

Dr. John Bradshaw decodes cat behavior and explains what felines really think of us.

The Voynich Manuscript, an illustrated codex from Medieval times, has been baffling humans since 1912. Here's what we know about it.

Farmers markets, a growing bike culture and plenty of parks make this horse-racing town worth a visit.

Reykjavik, the pedestrian-friendly, geothermal-spring-heavy capital of Iceland is ideal for travelers who want to leave a light carbon footprint.

Rehoboth Beach, Del., is a grade-A beach town -- the “Nation’s Summer Capital” nickname is well-deserved. It’s a place where Mother Nature and the atypi

Beautiful beaches and clear, blue waters are a part of the Big Island's geography, but so are volcanic mountains, lava fields, caves, and impossibly high waterf

A new CNBC documentary follows the secret life of garbage -- from your trash can to the garbage trucks to the landfills -- and our oceans.

To qualify as biodegradable, plastic must be scientifically proven to break down completely within a short time, but even plastic certified as biodegradable may

From bully sticks and rawhide to deer antlers and cow hooves, which natural dog chews are OK for your dog?

Blue-green algae in lakes can be fatal to dogs that ingest it while playing in the water.

Ongoing research raises red flags — enough to suggest you shouldn't use it on kids.

Get the lowdown on high fructose corn syrup -- and find out how much of you's made with corn!

Love Twinkies but hate the high fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated oils, and scary preservatives? Bake your own Twinks!

See how many calories you're drinking, thanks to a clever visualization from Eat This, Not That. Then help make the bad-for-you drinks less easy on the wallet.

Do you know how much sugar your kids are eating each day? The real answer might surprise you.

We get why the artists chose this common vegetable to represent America, but if you could choose a food, what would it be?

In which we reveal that cows can swim, have accents and can smell things from 6 miles away.

Letting go of things we can't control is easy to say, harder to do. But it is possible, and here's how you can do it.

I have some hobbies I take seriously, but I have others I do for the sheer joy of doing it. An essay celebrates dabbling.

From biodegradable coffins to tree-sprouting urns, eco-friendly burials offer a way for those who live green to also die green.

Plastic straws create litter and often end up in the stomachs of wild animals — but the group Last Plastic Straw has an easy solution.

Millennials are intrigued by furniture rental companies because it's less trouble and good for the planet.

Before you buy something new, consider whether you need it and where the old one will end up.

A new study looks at happiness among millenials who buy 'green' or buy less.

In today's busy world of unending errands and tasks, the feeling of time scarcity affects us all.

Study finds that giving funds to poor families also helps others in the community.

Donations and dishwashing help fund meals at the rocker's New Jersey restaurants.

Here's how you can donate or otherwise help the animals, residents and first responders affected by wildfires in Australia.

From companies to celebrities, bad apologies are only making things worse.

Netflix and other streaming video services have a climate footprint, but it's not as bad as the headlines say.

We may not pay much heed to seeds, but we couldn't have fruit without them. In homage to the mighty angiosperm, test your seed smarts.

Eating more fruits and nonstarchy vegetables may help you lose weight over the long term, a new study suggests.

Before you bite into that fig, note that you could be eating dead wasps ... sort of.

Technically, ratatouille made from tomato, eggplant and squash, is just a savory baked fruit salad. Here are seven more fruits masquerading as vegetables.

Durian is known for its strong odor. Despite being banned in some hotels and subways, lovers of this unusual fruit go to great lengths for a taste.

Tired? Depressed? Nutrient deficiency might be to blame. You might not be getting the right amount of these vitamins & minerals.