Mind Body

Ever taken a close look at those bottles in the bathroom, skimmed through the long list of chemicals and wondered what, exactly, you’re putting on you...

It’s not easy to scrape up $900 to buy your students four top-of-the-line therapy drums. And Lauren Miller, a music teacher in Homewood, Ill., was hav...

Stylish or functional, we love our bags. They’re trendy little—or not-so-little—ways to make us feel secure away from home, because they hold all that...

Lipstick. Snacks. Toys. Eyeliner. Running shoes. Wallets full of change. Even laptops. You’d be amazed at the truckload of stuff a woman carries aroun...

Most people know about asthma, and the coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath that come with it. But in recent years, a new form of the condition ...

One day in high school physical education class, a student named Sara disclosed to her teacher that she was sexually abused when she was 4 years old. ...

If you’ve ever felt your ears pop while blowing your nose, or had nasal mucus drip down the back of your throat, you’ve experienced the interconnectiv...

Fleas are a downright nuisance. And they bring serious health baggage when they nest on your pets. Many people turn to pesticides to rid their home of...

Sunglasses put the finishing touch on your hot summer look. But as the weather warms and the sun draws nearer, keep in mind they’re equal parts access...

The snow has melted, and you can see the first peeks of blooming flowers outside. Ah, springtime is here again. And you’ve got an itch to get outdoors...

Before semi-trucks and interstate highways, before trade treaties and cargo ships, people ate food that came from much closer to where they lived. The...

Your mind boggles at the potential of all the fresh produce that comes along with your CSA subscription. now, what are you supposed to do with it? Abo...

A lot of women, it seems, have a dirty little secret tucked away in a dresser drawer. When it’s time to do laundry, we gather our jeans, T-shirts and ...

Maybe you grew up in a meat-and-potatoes house, and think a vegetarian or vegan diet sounds like new-age nonsense. But research shows more seniors are...

If you ever talk to a long-time volunteer, you’ll notice a twinkle in his eye and hear excitement in his voice. And don’t be surprised if he’s eager t...

Total embarrassment. That’s how New York-based pet expert Charlotte Reed described the time one of her well-trained dogs decided to lift his leg and p...

The holidays are a time to treat ourselves with the warmth of hearth and home, trinkets to delight us, and our favorite celebration foods. Unfortunate...

For today’s busy and stressed families, finding quiet time to decompress is not always easy. And as we go from a jam-packed work or school day to a bu...

The door creaks open, and a strobe light pulses in the background. Curious kids crane their necks to see inside before jumping back in terror as a big...