You’ve seen them — those odd planters that look like buildings with windows and balconies on their sides. Maybe you’ve planted strawberries in them. Or maybe you’ve just never understood them. Typical...

PLAINVIEW, New York (AP) — Before Stu Goldberg begins his night shift driving for Uber, he pulls out a notebook to read a handwritten list of reminders. “No tickets. Full stops,” he’d scrawled in the ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Furniture is one of the biggest hurdles during a move, because good dressers and couches are bulky and expensive. During a stressful time, it makes sense to crave something cheap deliv...

Feature Impact The first GLP-1 (Glucagon- Like Peptide-1) medication was approved for weight loss use more than a decade ago with new more effective versions being approved by the FDA over the past fe...

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...

We all dream of it: A breathtaking, lush, verdant garden that nourishes our souls and makes us the envy of the neighborhood. And to make that dream come true, our first thoughts tend to focus on plant...

Doctor’s offices have gotten better at incorporating mental health into examinations. By JACK TROY TribLive A suicidal child or teenager may never talk of taking their life. Parents, peers and teacher...

FEATURE IMPACT Sports fandom is riding a fresh wave of energy, and travelers can turn that inspiration into trips built around the games they love most. You’ve done the staycation. Maybe even the work...

By ALEXA ST. JOHN AND KIKI SIDERIS Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — When gas prices spike, filling up gets more painful. But consumers can do something to stretch their fuel just a little farther: Chan...

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 ...