Alicia Barney

Nobody wants to be chained to their desk anymore, and yet here we all are. More than half of people would prefer a job with flextime, according to one study. Thirty-seven percent would change their job to have one that allowed them to work remotely at least part-time. This freelance editor, her husband, and their 6-and-half-year-old daughter made a drastic move for ultimate flexibility.

Not long after Labor Day, you’ll start hearing it. “Get your flu shot!” But do you really need to?

A bad mood can take control of your family’s choices. Find out how to turn things around for you and your kids.

Despite its importance, it turns out experts don’t entirely understand how the pelvic floor works.

Small changes for all 365 days of the new year.

Kids learn their health habits by watching you. Find out how your food, exercise and other choices rub off on them

Lemonade and other fancy juices made with activated charcoal claim to be a detox cure-all. Are they really?

Volunteer work may seem like grownup fare, but there are plenty of ways for kids to get involved in making the city a better place.

Trying to be healthy can feel overwhelming. From exercise to nutrition to doctor visits, there's a lot to remember and a lot to fit into your life. Fortunately, most "rules" aren't one-size-fits-all mandates. So where can you take shortcuts or give yourself a break?

Depression is part of the cycle of major highs and lows that come with bipolar disorder. It keeps you from feeling like yourself and can make it hard to do the things you need or want to do.
But the right treatment can make a big difference.

Pregnancy test “tweaking” is popular in online forums. But is it legit?

The carpet at Portland International Airport has had a long run, but soon will be replaced by new broadloom that pays tribute to its predecessor.