Associated Press If you’ve dreamed of growing a vegetable garden but your backyard is too shady, is paved or is simply too small, consider the front yard. Planned properly, it will not only provide a ...

Over the last several years I have written about many different aspects of health and wellness. In today’s world, we are constantly given access to things at our fingertips, literally at the click of ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — “Exercise your brain,” experts advise people hoping to stave off dementia. But how? Stretching your brain might be the better description. Do a crossword puzzle a day and you may jus...

FAMILY FEATURES Travel has a way of slowing time down, creating memories for loved ones that last long after suitcases are unpacked and regular routines return. For many Americans, their most treasure...

FEATURE IMPACT From beach escapes to international adventures, travel is still a top priority for millions of Americans, particularly during the warm-weather seasons. However, in light of evolving glo...

Many of Mexico’s popular beach destinations – including Cancun, Riviera Maya, Costa Mujeres and Tulum – are operating as normal and welcoming visitors under a Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution advis...

FEATURE IMPACT Heart disease is something many adults push to the back of their minds if they are not experiencing symptoms; a concern for “later” in life. However, that mindset may be changing. New r...

While some risk factors for heart disease, like age and family history, are out of your control, you can make lifestyle changes to help lower your risk: n Eat Whole Foods: A hearthealthy eating plan i...

Spring break is no longer just for plastic red cups and crowded sandbars; adults are claiming it with better plans and earlier reservations. Across the country and overseas, travelers are filling Marc...

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Wearing an oxygen pack on her back for her COPD, Marcia OBara is leading a group of nature enthusiasts on a mission to see birds. They carry walking sticks on the flat trails, mov...

I’m currently dusting off my seed-starting supplies and sorting through seed packets from years past. Seed starting is an annual ritual for many gardeners, but if you’re new to the party, it would be ...

By NICOLE WINFIELD AND FRANCESCA PRIMAVILLA Associated Press TIVOLI, Italy (AP) — Long ago, when Romans wanted to build a new temple, they would head to the nearby quarries of Tivoli, chisel out block...

Eat Smart Choose foods that help you feel your best, one meal at a time. Add more color to your plate and focus on balance, not restriction. Simple, affordable swaps can make a real difference. Smart ...

FEATURE IMPACT Despite the best of intentions, it’s common for plans to build healthier habits to fall flat. Often, the culprit isn’t a lack of motivation or discipline; rather, it’s unrealistic expec...

Seed-starting time is right around the corner, and that means it’s time to think about tomatoes. I can think of no better summer meal than a thick slice of a homegrown Oxheart between two slices of wh...

FAMILY FEATURES When building your budget, utility bills – especially the electric bill – are likely one of your largest monthly expenditures. One of the biggest culprits: home heating and cooling, wh...

FEATURE IMPACT Rosacea is a chronic skin condition, mainly affecting the face, that causes redness, swelling, pain and changes in appearance. It is estimated that more than 16 million people in the Un...

Have you dreamed of creating a calm and cozy spot at home to relax and recharge, but don’t think you can spare the space? You don’t need a “man cave,” “she shed” or even a whole room to retreat to. Ju...

Family Features While almost all bird seed may look pretty much the same to you, it doesn’t to the birds you’re feeding. Knowing what kinds of seeds different birds like can help you attract a variety...

Cortisol, what is known as the stress hormone, is the talk of the internet. Wellness influencers warn about the various symptoms of chronically high cortisol: waking up at 3 a.m., swollen “cortisol fa...