What 7 Days of Meditation Does to Your Brain

What 7 Days of Meditation Does to Your Brain

You have probably heard that meditation is good for you. Maybe you have even tried it. But a new study suggests the benefits go deeper than most of us realized, all the way down to how your brain is wired and how your cells work. Researchers led by Dr. Sierra Simpson...
How Far Is the Typical Home Out of Reach Right Now?

How Far Is the Typical Home Out of Reach Right Now?

If you have a child or grandchild trying to buy their first home right now, you already know it feels nearly impossible. A new report from Redfin puts some hard numbers behind that feeling. As of June, a household needs to earn $109,796 a year to comfortably afford...
Plant These 8 Flowers Now for a Beautiful Fall Garden

Plant These 8 Flowers Now for a Beautiful Fall Garden

Most of us think of fall as the time to plant fall flowers. Turns out, that thinking is a little late. Mirela Bajic, Senior Garden Designer at U.K.-based studio House Designer, says midsummer is actually when the magic happens. “July feels like the middle of...