Old age is often associated with reliance on others, loss of independence and inactivity. But these simplistic notions mask ...

Life in the city can be taxing. City dwellers often face higher rates of crime, pollution, social isolation and other environmental stressors than those living in rural areas. For years studies have ...

People, pollution and the inescapable smell of pee: It's all part of living in the city. There are also good parts, of course. There's always something new and exciting happening, and you can have ...

Humans have been an urban species for at least 7,000 years, since the days of Jericho and Eridu. Ancient cities were relatively small: walled enclosures surrounded by fields and pastures. Today, of ...