At what point does a collection become hoarding? All of us at one time or another had collections whether of stamps, books or plates. “People collect and save objects as a hobby in virtually all ...

If you've noticed that you struggle to throw things away even if you don't use them, keep everything "just in case," and shop non-stop, psychology suggests you might be a hoarder. If this doesn't sit ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We all have those items lurking in the back of our closets or tucked away in drawers that we keep "just in case." Maybe you think ...

Animal hoarding is a growing issue across the country, and it isn't just about having too many pets. "If you can get it, you can hoard it," said Dr. Randall Lockwood, a retired Senior VP for the ...

A dozen people seated around folding tables clap heartily for a beaming woman: She’s donated two 13-gallon garbage bags full of clothes, including several Christmas sweaters and a couple of pantsuits, ...

Keep your home stairwells and exits unobstructed. Make sure your smoke detectors are in good working order. And definitely don’t put your extension cords under any rugs. Top city fire officials ...

Recently, the phenomenon known as hoarding has come into greater public awareness, propelled by graphic scenes on television showing homes crammed floor-to-ceiling with an astonishing amount of stuff.

If you wish to help someone with a hoarding disorder (HD), one of the first things you must do is acknowledge that they have a mental health condition; they're not just lazy. With proper understanding ...