When you think of serious threats to your health, heart disease, cancer, or maybe even serious injuries might come to mind. But you probably don’t think about infectious diseases. Often underestimated, infectious

Your blood pressure changes from hour to hour, sometimes even minute to minute. Standing up, watching an exciting sports event, eating a meal, even the time of day influence your blood pressure.

You know the signs of a stroke. Or do you? You’d probably recognize the classic symptoms, such as sudden weakness on one side of the body or blurred vision, but often the

What’s so special about fish or the oil extracted from it? In addition to being an excellent source of protein, fish tends to be rich in the healthful omega-3 fats our bodies

Using sunscreen and avoiding the midday sun are mainstays of skin cancer prevention. However, many vitamin D researchers believe that by diligently shielding ourselves from sunlight we might be missing out on

Although aging puts people at greater risk for serious eye disease and other eye problems, loss of sight need not go hand in hand with growing older. Practical, preventive measures can help

Far too few of us are active and lean, the ideal combination for staving off heart disease and a variety of other chronic conditions. These days, most adults are overweight, inactive, or

The news this year has been filled with sober reminders of the dark side of Mother Nature — flooding in the Midwest, a particularly prolific year for tornadoes, and an earthquake on