Some research and case reports indicate that reading a bed before using a tablet or mobile phone may affect sleep quality. The researchers conducted a small experiment to verify this claim.

The lack of physicality is what I first noticed, said Katy Reid, 29. In February, she gave up her iPhone and switched to a flip phone.

Power walking is a style of walking performed at a steady, energetic pace. Consisting of pronounced arm movements and brisk footsteps, it offers many benefits.

Californians are cool, after all. According to a large new study, people who grow up in more temperate climates have better personalities.

Starbucks promises to get rid of plastic straws by 2020. The company has already introduced a strawless lid for its cold beverages and draft nitro. This decision could play a significant role in preventing plastic from entering the ocean.

When it comes to period cramps and pain, cannibas tampons could come to the rescue. And no, they won't make you high.

You might not realize how much your environment impacts all other areas of your life, but living in a house or apartment that's cluttered, dark or just doesn't feel right, or working in an office that's cramped and windowless can make you feel energy-depleted and depressed.

Cleaning your home in an eco-conscious way doesn’t have to mean buying pricey products. You can make your own with a few basic items like baking soda, white vinegar, lemons and salt.

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.

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.

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.

Boiling food in plastic bags can be dangerous, but that's only if you choose the wrong type of bag. Look for one that's made from plastic that doesn't leach chemicals.