Receding flood waters may create the ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes and they can cause some pretty bad illnesses. That’s because mosquitoes can carry the West Nile or Zika viruses.

Shots aren’t just for kids! Find out what vaccines you may need if you are between the ages of 19 and 26. Especially if you’re heading off to college, here are some ways to protect yourself from some nasty bugs!

Learn what you can do to protect your lung health this winter!

Ah-choo! From the first sniffle to the last tissue in the pack, how do you know when you need to dose out the antibiotics and when your little noses need to tough it out?

We’ve all had them before, but do you know why you get the chills when you have a fever?

Frequent hand-washing is one of the best ways to avoid getting sick and spreading illness. But is soap and water or hand sanitizer the better choice? Find out which one cleans up best.

When was the last time you woke up feeling stuffy and sore all over, but weren’t sure if you had a cold, flu or were suffering from seasonal allergies? Well you’re not alone. It seems that we often confuse what we have because so many...

More than one-third of American children and teens are obese or overweight. What can we do to help fight childhood obesity? Look under your own roof to help keep kids healthy.

Childhood obesity is on the rise. By having the whole family make healthy choices, you can help your kids meet healthy weight goals.

You might know that fiber helps keep you um… regular (and makes middle schoolers snicker). But did you also know high fiber foods are good for your heart and head? Here’s why.

Pastrami on whole wheat, salami on sourdough, or whatever your favorite sandwich is, it probably comes with a heaping helping of unwanted salt. Learn to reduce the sodium in savory sandwiches.

Financial well-being probably causes more stress for people than most others. After all, if you struggle to pay your bills, you probably suffer from stress, depression, maybe high blood pressure or other ailments that affect your physical (and mental...

No matter what you’re looking for in an exercise, swimming can probably provide it. Want to strengthen your core? Check. Want to burn off calories? Check. Want to manage the pain of arthritis? Check. Read on for more!

It’s not always easy motivating yourself for exercise. Maybe you should think about adding a little music and get your feet moving!

Welcome to the idea of using household chores as a way to exercise. Of course, this doesn’t mean that washing the car is the same as going for a five mile jog. But there are chores that you can do (and should get done anyway) around the house and...