Daily physical activity helps lessen the severity of arthritis
More than 46 million people of all ages in the U.S. have arthritis. A recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that arthritis is the nation's most common disability.

Control ants before they enter your home
These days, the economy gives you more than enough to worry about, especially as a homeowner. The last thing you want to have on your mind is pesky ants wandering through your kitchen, invading your home and your life. Unfortunately, as one of the most difficult household pests to control in groups, you sometimes don't have a choice but to worry.

Lower your risk for diabetes and heart disease
During a typical day, your blood pressure goes up and down, and that's healthy. For about 65 million Americans, however, blood pressure remains high over time. Are you one of them?

Love energy drinks? How to choose a crash-free option
When you reach for an energy drink to give you a boost before a big game, workout, critical test or work project, what is the real cost of that rush? Growing scrutiny from healthcare professionals and an increasingly enlightened consuming public have prompted beverage makers to explore healthier energy-drink options.

A healthy home in 15 minutes or less
Staying healthy and preventing illness starts in the home. A clean and safe home can be a sanctuary for the entire family, from infants to adults. Here's what you need to know about making your home a healthy place for people of all ages.

'Scent-ual' ways to enhance your outdoor enjoyment this summer
You can celebrate the scents of summer - and even recapture the emotions those aromas evoke long after summer fades - by using essential oils in practical ways for an outdoor aromatherapy experience.

Easy ways to tap olive oil's goodness
Pure, all-natural foods have been gaining in popularity. From choosing whole-wheat pastas over enriched pasta to brown rice over white rice, Americans are paying more attention to what they eat.

Use technology as a trainer
Summer is here. Say 'so long' to the stuffy gym and hello to biking, swimming and outdoor exercise. An added bonus -- no more gym fees. Using technology, you can create a tailored training program to help you lose weight and keep it off.

Riding escalators: A summer safety reminder
Summer means more time spent out and about. With activities ranging from swimming at the local pool to attending festivals, amusement parks and sporting events, people are visiting new places and entering new buildings. While outdoor safety may be top of mind for many this summer, indoor safety is equally important.

Nasal Rinsing Promotes Free Breathing and Nasal Health
In recent years, more and more American families have turned to home-based, complementary remedies to manage basic health needs. In fact, an estimated 38 percent of adults and 12 percent of children use some type of complementary and alternative medicine, according to a recent survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One example of this growing trend is nasal rinsing, an ancient technique that has been practiced for centuries in India and other parts of South Asia and is now gaining popularity in Western culture.

Looking better helps cancer patients feel better
Enhancing a woman's self-confidence, by giving her the support and tools she needs to manage her changing appearance during cancer treatment, provides renewed hope.

Top job for today: better sleep
Job No. 1 for the American worker? Better sleep. With so many Americans unemployed -- 5.3 million joined the jobless rolls since 2008 -- there's increased urgency to stand out from the competition. Those trying to combat the longer work days and added stress of the economic downturn need to first focus on getting better sleep.

Everyday wisdom for families of kids with diabetes
Parents are masters at juggling. But if you are a parent of a child with diabetes, you have to learn to juggle in a whole new way. When a child is diagnosed with a chronic disease like diabetes, everyday moments like finding a babysitter, taking a vacation or starting a school year become more of a challenge. Now there's a resource to help.

Summertime protection for mom and baby -- inside and out
Whether you're relaxing beachside on vacation, picnicking in the park or strolling through the neighborhood, warm weather offers many opportunities for outdoor fun. However, these activities can lead to dehydration, sunburn and fatigue if you're not careful.

Big, Bountiful Salads That Satisfy
The days when salads were strictly a side dish to something more important -- they're so over. A big, bountiful salad deserves to be the center of attention.