The winter season can carry special risks, from carbon monoxide poisoning to snow shoveling injuries.

One of the many hats that parents wear is that of a “first responder.” When their child is sick, they are the first to assess the symptoms and treat the illness.

You don't have to give up fast food to get your diet on the right track. You can make your meals-on-the-go healthier by ordering wisely.

To help yourself get moving, address that inner voice that lets you off the exercise hook.

Perimenopause is the time in a woman’s life when her body makes the transition between having monthly menstrual periods and entering menopause, the permanent end of her reproductive ability.

When you're behind the wheel, you may believe that you can stop yourself from falling asleep, but you can’t. You may not even know you’ve dozed off.

The teen years often bring a sharp drop in physical activity, especially for girls.

Here are nutrients that women are often deficient in, either because they lose too much of a nutrient, don't get enough of a nutrient, or both.

Keeping your back muscles strong and your spine flexible can help you avoid aches, pains and strains that many people suffer.

Physical therapists teach people recovering from surgery or with injuries, sprains or arthritis how to perform exercises that will help them gain strength and mobility and prevent recurring injury. Here are suggestions to help you get the most from physical therapy.

People who feel they're unable to regain control of their lives because of their responses to the trauma may have post-traumatic stress disorder.

Experts say the long-term success at weight loss requires a balance between diet and physical activity.

You may think wearing goggles is enough to protect your eyes, but many injuries can happen to your eyes that goggles won't prevent.

"There's no question that IBS can be managed successfully, once the disorder is properly diagnosed," she says.

No one can say for sure that a medication is safe to use while you're pregnant. But, avoiding medicines may not be a good idea, either. It may be wiser to treat an illness than ignore it.

Older adults may have dental concerns that can’t be totally taken care of with just brushing and flossing.

Even the best-prepared parents may be surprised by a few things that are quite normal in newborns.

When you find yourself seeking out food to comfort you, you are eating in response to your emotions, rather than to hunger.

Women are more likely than men to have asthma. Women also have more asthma attacks.

Older adults need about the same amount of sleep as younger adults: seven to nine hours per night, on average.

Using sunscreen, covering up and wearing sunglasses that block UV rays will help you enjoy the sunshine safely.

Caring for someone you love who is sick or disabled is never easy. When the illness affects your loved one’s state of mind, the demands placed on you can be especially difficult.

It may not be as trendy as Pilates or power yoga, but running still delivers a great fat-burning, stress-reducing aerobic workout.

Athlete's foot usually develops between your toes and on the bottoms of your feet.

Regular exercise can improve your health and longevity. But doing too much too soon or not taking proper precautions can cause injury.

Grandparents have a role to play in more than just the life of their grandchild. They also have a role in helping their own children be parents.

With so many mall shops offering sexy styles for the youngest girls, some parents wonder whether their daughters are risking sexual harassment for the sake of fashion.

If you're like many Americans, you may not be getting enough fiber in your diet.

Even if you live in the city, you can still get out for a walk together to a city park or to the store.

Here are suggestions that can help you to enjoy the summer months while protecting your feet.

There's nothing mysterious about taking preventive action; it's really just a matter of making healthy choices on a daily basis.

If you are the parent of a young child, you may be confused about the safety of immunizations.

There's a lot you can do to head off eye problems, including following a healthy diet and getting regular eye checkups.

Between the late 30s and late 40s, it's not uncommon for both men and women to gain 10 pounds.

Pilates is a conditioning program that strengthens the joints and muscles used in everyday actions such as walking, sitting, twisting, bending and lifting.

Just as you plan a financial portfolio, it's good to develop a social portfolio as you age.

Studies show the nutrients and fiber in apples have health benefits that range from better digestion to lower cholesterol.

In certain cases, it is possible that you may not need drugs to keep your cholesterol in check.

Cocaine use ranges from occasional to compulsive. There is no safe way to use the drug.

People with this disease can't tolerate gluten, a protein in wheat, barley and rye.

High blood pressure has joined type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol on a list of ailments that once struck only adults but now afflict children.

If you're a woman of childbearing age, one of the B vitamins—folate—is especially critical.

Using antibiotics incorrectly can make your illness worse and can lead the bacteria and parasites that cause disease to become resistant to antibiotics.

Two important ways to protect your vision: Keep your blood glucose levels under tight control and work to bring down your blood pressure.

A proven way to improve your health is finding -- or making -- the time to exercise. But just going through the motions won't give you the health benefits you want.

In the short term, quitters just feel better, and in the long run, their health is better than those who keep smoking.

Although it's impossible to prevent all falls, you can help keep yourself safe by improving your balance and employing "fall-proofing" behaviors.

Some babies cry for long stretches at 3 and 12 weeks of age during steps in development when their sleep is less settled.

Indulging over the holidays can do more than stretch your waistline. An American Heart Association report shows that the risk of having a heart attack is four times greater after eating a large meal high in fat and calories.

Before joining a health club, shop around. Choose two or three that you want to investigate, then take these seven steps before you sign up.

You can reduce stress by understanding the unique relationship that exists between less stress and more spirituality in your life.

In recent years, researchers have discovered new and better ways to detect and treat breast cancer—and to keep it from coming back.