Do you ever ignore your contact lens care instructions? You may want to rethink that.

Adopting a blind dog isn't hard just different. Here's how you and your family can prepare your home to accommodate a special needs dog.

In 'Allowed to Grow Old,' photographer Isa Leshko captures dignified portraits of elderly farm animals in sanctuaries.

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

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

It's the paradox of aging when we should be feeling worse as we get older, but we actually have a better sense of well-being.

Americans tend to buy more fuel-efficient cars when prices at the pump go up.

Citing driver freedom, many states are hitting 80 and even 85 mph these days. There's plenty of evidence to suggest that's a bad idea.

Fern Cave hosts a wealth of species, including the largest colony in the world of endangered gray bats and many other species.

The processed ingredients in your meal aren't the only concern.

The collision between these stars in 2083 will be impossible to miss.

Multi-generation living may get even more multi-generational if current demographic trends — like boomers aging — continue.

In Japan, they call it "rougai." In North America, the rage against older generations is about to get much, much worse.

I offended people with my previous post about aging boomers, but my goal was to draw attention to a looming problem that we need to deal with.

On “Live with Kelly and Michael,” the talk show host gave a shout out to the “greatest farm stand in South Jersey.”

It's the perfect time to stimulate your local economy during the USDA's National Farmers Week.

A hybrid that would be cold-hardy and suitable for outdoor planting may be available for home landscapes in a few years.

The deposit-based Norwegian approach to plastic bottle recycling is an attractive, effective one.

New research suggests why we feel so in tune with performers at a concert, and it's called "inter-brain coherence."

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

These before-and-after shots perfectly capture the moment a compliment is received.

Are you sick? Staying hydrated is important. Here are some nourishing ways to get more fluid when you're feeling ill..

You know you're not the only one who has the flu, but here's how to get on the schedule when you really need to.

Drug stores start offering flu shots in early summer, but the CDC recommends getting a shot by the end of October.

'The Secret Life of Pets' is a hilarious rendition of what happens when you leave your pet home alone.

If you run into trouble in the great outdoors, your rescue could come with a hefty price tag — but it all depends on where you are.

From aiding search-and-rescue missions to lending a shoulder to cry on, man's best friend can often be found at the site of tragedy.

Chimp Haven sanctuary has new open-air corral for climbing, playing and exploring.

Program in Alberta helps humans peacefully coexist with often dangerous wildlife.

Cats have been conquering the world alongside humans for millennia.

Video shows two people skating on freshly frozen ice in Alaska, and one of them has a special reason to savor the adventure.

People are freezing their hair in style for the International Hair Freezing Contest.

It's not just that your mom encourages second helpings. Studies show that a phenomenon called "social facilitation" is one factor in why we overeat with others.

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

Making food from scratch is wonderful, but there are some snacks out there that should probably stay store-bought.

Experts say we make it easy for germs to invade by touching our eyes, nose and mouth.

The research sheds new light on how our musical tastes change as we age and why.

Using expired cosmetics or dirty brushes could leave you swiping bacteria across your face. Here are 5 beauty products to throw away today.

Here are the many reasons those with long hair should wear it in a bun to sleep. Plus, the unconventional hair band that keeps your hair in great shape.

His critics often accuse him of alarmism, but nowadays the former VP is sounding positively upbeat.

The rise of the robots appears to be carefully timed, because it's political, not technological.

Keep your phone charged during a power outage with these hacks, or by planning ahead.

Squirrels pay close attention to bird chatter to find out if there's a predator nearby.

Without human touch, we lose one of our most effective ways to empathize with one another.

Micro-volunteering lets you give back when there's no room for another commitment.

Elaine Seamans didn't give up on the dog named Negra — even after he snapped at her.

The FAA has warned that some unidentified tests on the West Coast will jam GPS signals — but how do pilots deal?

These five strategies may help you beat jet lag and sleepless hotel nights when you travel on vacation.

Scientists have just made the most precise measurement yet of how fast the universe is expanding.

A law in Washington state makes it the first state to legalize human composting, and now the first facility is being built.