New York is the city that never sleeps but it does take catnaps. Sleep salons offer mid-workday relaxation to help tired New Yorkers burst out of the mid-afternoon energy slump.

Scientists have failed to determine proper sodium and nutrient requirements for the 6 million Americans living with heart failure. Better research is desperately needed, say experts.

Remember when public service announcements meant eggs and brains and frying pans? Gone are the dramatic scare tactics of yesterday, as advertisers use humor to connect with today’s tech-savvy teens.

Groups promoting rights for childless adults are on the rise in the United States, asking for the same benefits that working parents have fought for, including paid leave. The recent Oscar-winning author Elinor Burkett is one of the most prominent voices of the childfree movement.

Mannequins still come in all shapes and sizes but very often seem to be missing their heads. Designers and retailers like the style because it showcases the merchandise and saves money. But there is a movement afoot to bring the whole body back.

The Crock-Pot makes a comeback. Foodies and thrifty chefs are contributing to the resurgence of slow cookers.

Some socialist and communist movements in the United States are seeing rising interest levels in their ideologies in the face of the economic recession, and are capitalizing heavily on a loss of faith in capitalism.

Steampunk, a little-known subculture marked by its devotion to Victorian-era dress and technology, is gaining steam in hipster hubs despite a mainstream culture that often refuses to look behind.

As attendance declines, churches improvise with jazz and flamenco bands to attract worshippers during Lent.

A growing number of 40-plus runners are signing up for ultramarathons. Despite the back aches and foot pain, these older athletes persevere because of the satisfaction they get at the finish line and the health benefits they receive.