Years ago, I visited an elderly relative living in a hotel that had been converted to a sort of independent living facility (but without the amenities found in contemporary facilities). The place was ...

Does orange really make people hungry? Is purple always a sign of royalty? Turns out, our feelings towards specific colors are actually more personal, rather than universal. For example, the color ...

We often underestimate the impact of color on our well-being, especially in the bedroom. However, certain decorative choices can affect the quality of our sleep without us realizing it. What if a ...

Sleep is an essential component of improving and maintaining heart health. To improve sleep, many people avoid looking at screens and other sources of blue light before bed. However, new research ...

Subscribe to The St. Louis American‘s free weekly newsletter for critical stories, community voices, and insights that matter. Sign up Higher concentrations of melanin, the color pigment in skin and ...

A stack of blue-green cookies on a white plate - Phamai Techaphan/Getty Images Have you ever heard the saying, "baking is a science?" This saying comes from the fact that baking, more so than cooking, ...

As the summer reaches extreme temperatures, homeowners are increasingly concerned about keeping their homes cool without breaking the bank on energy bills. Are you paying attention to how the roofing ...

A recent study reveals that color can be a big factor in resale value of a car—with a three-year depreciation rate that can vary 25% between colors. What’s most surprising is that oddball colors, like ...