Lifestyle

Enjoying humor and engaging in laughter have serious—and positive—consequences for our health, happiness and chances for success. Here’s the lowdown on laughter and how you can trigger its practical benefits in your own life.

Weary of your workouts? Ditch the drudgery and the long face, friend! You’re due for an amusement infusion.

Approaching meals mindfully isn’t just about upgrading your awareness—it can enhance your digestion, satisfaction and metabolism, too.

How two kindred spirits launched a Web phenomenon and found a work-life balance that works for them.

Alexandra Cousteau continues her legendary family’s work with an eye toward protecting and conserving our most endangered ecosystems.

Feeling caught in the electrical current? Maybe it’s time to connect to the real world.

Get a closer look at what inspires and motivates adventurer and environmental advocate Alexandra Cousteau in the transcript from our Coverage interview.

No matter where you live, says cookbook author Jeanne Kelley, a simple garden — be it a pot of herbs or a plot of vegetables — is well worth the effort.

Many of the world’s most spectacular landscapes are vanishing because of climate change, spurring concerned visitors to experience and protect them before it’s too late.

Is a hectic work life taking up all your time and energy, leaving little or nothing for your loved ones? Here’s how—and why—to create space for the relationships that matter most.

Here how's to apply the principles of sustainability to our health, happiness, and collective well-being.

A feng shui expert explains why cluttered desks, tables and countertops may be all that’s standing between you and your next big thing.

Ecologist Josh Donlan fuels his innovative conservation policies with a deep and abiding passion for all things outdoors.

In an environment of economic contraction, many of us are looking for meaningful ways to cut back. Here’s good advice on how to get by with a little less, and enjoy it more.

The worry, distraction and shame associated with debt can take an emotional and physical toll on our health. Here’s a look at the confounding factors that make debt such an oppressive source of stress, and some tips on how you can break free.

Personal experience led finance guru Jean Chatzky to discover the deep link between financial security and a healthy, happy life. Now she’s helping the rest of us make the connection.

When the economy takes a hit, we’re prone to making panicked decisions about money. Here are four common money mistakes people make in lean times — and how to avoid them.

Professional athletes train hard to bring their best selves to their sports. What if we did the same thing as a way of winning big at work?

Sometimes the best vacations are staycations. Here’s how to find active adventures in the place you call home.