Lactose Intolerance or Milk Allergy?
Thirty to fifty million Americans suffer from lactose intolerance or a milk allergy, but how do you tell the difference? And what do you do about it?

Getting Pregnant is Easy: Fertility Myths vs. Facts
Many misperceptions surround the subjects of conception and fertility. Time to set the record straight.

Tips for Improving Communication with Your Doctor
The relationship between a physician and a patient is an important one, especially if a complex diagnosis is involved. But sometimes there are barriers on both ends that can cause confusion and frustration. By following these suggestions, you'll be in a better position to maximize the outcome of your doctor appointments.

New Cholesterol Medication Treats Cholesterol - Good and Bad - in a Single Pill
There's more to managing cholesterol than just lowering your LDL.

Heart Disease Can Hurt Your Financial Health Too
You exercise, eat well and keep a close eye on your cholesterol. You may think you're doing everything you should do to avoid the effects of this leading cause of death in the United States, but are you overlooking preparations for the full scope of the impact of heart disease?

Remodeling Your Home for Ease of Use
If you are among the one in five Americans who has arthritis or know someone who does, home improvement takes on a whole new meaning. There are many simple ways to make a home more functional, livable and easier to use, even as one's physical strength, mobility and eyesight decreases over time.

Get Your Body Beach-ready with Portion Control
It's time to get your beach body back. Although rising food costs and the demands of everyday life can make it difficult to adopt a diet plan, these advance planning and portion control tips will ensure that a healthy meal or snack choice will be available whenever you need it.

Build Out Your Basement, Tone Up Your Body
Did you know there's a home improvement project that not only enhances your home's value and your enjoyment of your house, but can also improve your health by toning up your body? Finishing a basement to make space for a home gym is a popular trend in home improvement, and it's not limited to large, expensive homes.

Trade-up Daily Routines and Enhance Your Health
People know healthful habits can benefit their well-being, but often come up with excuses for not sticking to them. Avoiding flossing due to discomfort and skipping the gym as a result of a hectic schedule are just a few of the excuses people use to relieve the guilt. Here are some expert tips on ways to upgrade and trade-up your old-fashioned daily routines to enhance your health, while making them more enjoyable to incorporate.

Americans Wake Up to the Power of Sleep
The quality and amount of sleep you get every night are crucial factors in determining whether your body and mind are functioning at their best. Here's how to make sure you're getting both.

Summer Sunscreen Mistakes, Myths and Solutions
Spring sun and the approach of summer remind many of us to get diligent about applying sunscreen before heading outdoors. But is that enough to protect your skin this summer?Nearly half of all Americans will develop skin cancer by the time they're 65, according to the National Cancer Institute. Here are some common summer sunscreen mistakes and myths . . . and their solutions.

Do You Make the Grade when It Comes to the ABCs of Multivitamins?
While the majority of Americans believe they are very or somewhat knowledgeable about multivitamins (67 percent), many do not know which vitamins and minerals are essential for the body. Here's what you need to know.

PZEVs: Making Gasoline Engines Clean, Green
For consumers in the market for a new car, a Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (PZEV) is an excellent way to drive green, meeting the exact same emissions standards as the most popular hybrid vehicles, but often at lower prices.

Improving Understanding of Epilepsy
Epilepsy is one of the most common disorders of the nervous system, affecting approximately 50 million people worldwide with as many as 200,000 Americans diagnosed for the first time each year. The recent Epilepsy Empowerment Roundtable in Washington, D.C aims at reducing the stigma surrounding epilepsy.