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environment

Is there radon in your home?

At-home tests can reveal the presence of this cancer-causing gas. Learn what to do when there's a problem.

‘Have a lasting impact’

As you celebrate Earth Day, learn new ways to contribute to a healthier planet—and a healthier you.

Go green, get healthy

Simple, sustainable swaps can nurture your palate—and the planet.

98.6? That’s so 1800s

For the past 200 years, men and women's body temps have been slowly declining.

Illiteracy—a dementia risk?

The ability to read and write allows people to engage in 'cognitively enriching' activities that exercise the brain.

Urban living: Add trees for health, happiness

Years-long study finds city dwellers in tree-shaded neighborhoods experience less psychological distress and enjoy better general health.

We’re all Pig-Pens

We all trail a personal cloud of bacteria, viruses, fungi, plant particles, chemicals and even microscopic animals.

Tackling Alzheimer’s disease

It is never too late to lower your risk factors for dementia, but the time to start is now.

Take your houseplant to work

Indoor foliage reduces stress, improves indoor air quality and increases productivity.

Fight through the smog

Researchers say cyclists and walkers who live in air-polluted cities should aim for optimal speeds.

Tidy home, healthy lungs

An environment with fewer pollutants will help keep childhood asthma in check—and reduce the need for medication.

Open invitation to binge?

Open floor plans are in style for today's kitchen—but they could encourage overeating by removing our barriers to food.