If your diet goes off the rails the minute you walk through the front door, your house may be the culprit, not you.

McDonald’s shareholders voted against swapping plastic for eco-friendly straws. Yet the chain’s participation in eliminating plastic straws could be a game changer when it comes to the health of the environment.

Washington, D.C., packs plenty of power within its 60 or so square miles of land. Whether you’re here for work, play or protest, be sure to build in some time to stray from the beaten path. Here are three healthy ways to dig into D.C.’s hidden neighborhood gems.

If you want to be healthy, travel! While it’s not the usual advice you hear from your doctor, a 2015 study from UC Berkley found that being in awe can be beneficial to your well-being. Viewing wonders like the Tian Tan Buddha in Hong Kong or a sunrise over volcanic Mt.

Depression is undoubtedly common -- 6.7 percent of people 18 and older had at least one depressive episode in 2013, according to the National Institute of Mental Health -- and it’s likely you’ll eventually have to deal with a loved one who’s suffering.

From legendary tennis player Serena Williams to crooner Sam Smith, here are 22 celebrities who use their star power to be body positivity heroes we all need.

Touching or inhaling mold or mold spores -- the seeds that help mold reproduce -- can cause health effects. Respiratory symptoms are most common, occurring as a result of irritation, mold allergy or asthma. Also, people with compromised immunity are more likely to get a serious infection from mold.

From Danish hygge and French facial fitness to Japanese ikigai and Swedish death cleansing, wellness practices from around the globe are bypassing borders and spreading new ideas around the globe.

Although there are times where it seems impossible to gain strength in the area of willpower, like any other muscle group, it needs to be strengthened regularly.

Most people have more than 100,000 dreams throughout their lifetime. Check out 16 of the most common dreams and how experts interpret them.

Planning to take a relaxing boat ride soon? Let's say things go sideways and the engine stalls in the middle of a freak ocean storm. Would you be able to survive? Just in case of emergency, read on for life-saving tips.

Home is where the heart is, but it’s also where a lot of unnecessary waste happens. Take action with these easy, doable steps to cut down on waste in your home.