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Adorable as new kittens are, they need the right conditions, from bedding to food to scratching surfaces—and a proper introduction to their new home—to thrive.

In a time in which digital devices often rule, kids will happily head outdoors for adventures involving gardens, bugs and birds that spark their interest and creativity.

Using phone apps as well as workplace and neighborhood contacts, friends and strangers are coming together to share healthy, home-cooked meals.

Costs are down, technology is up and tax credits are up for grabs. There’s never been a better time to declare energy independence and explore solar, wind and geothermal options.

Leading health advocate and author of the newly released 31-Day Food Revolution dishes on the links between diet, community and the planet.

Therapy that combines music, art, dance, theater and writing is helping people heal from trauma, autism, panic attacks, addictions and chronic conditions like PTSD.

Hiking combines the heart-healthy and anti-aging benefits of walking with the calming and mood-elevating benefits of nature.

From refrigerators decorated with kids’ drawings to a bowl of sea glass in the bathroom, bliss corners dedicated to personal memories and mementos can provide inspiration and beauty in our daily lives.

Native plants need less water, fewer chemicals and live longer than exotics and cultivars, supporting birds, bees, butterflies, wildlife and a healthy ecosystem.

Fresh water supplies are dwindling globally, including in the U.S., yet we can do things on a personal level to help hold onto this finite resource.