You can do a lot to manage your asthma and improve your quality of life. You will need to work with your healthcare provider to make a plan. But it's up to you to put this plan into action.

Keep track of symptoms with this chart. Show your records to your doctor at your visits. As your asthma control gets better, you should have fewer episodes of symptoms to record.

Medicines play a key role in controlling asthma. Some help control asthma symptoms and prevent flare-ups. Others are used to treat symptoms when they occur. Here's what you should know.

If your bed partner snores, these tips can help you get the sleep you need.

You can lead a full life even if you have Crohn's disease. Read on for some helpful diet and exercise tips. And find ways to cope--and help others--by joining a support group.

After a colostomy, stool is most often collected in a pouch that attaches to your body around the stoma. Read on to learn how to select a pouch.

Healthy fats include oils that are high in unsaturated fat, such as olive or canola oil. You can also find healthy fats in foods such as nuts, seeds, nut butters, avocados, and fatty fish. Healthy fats provide essential nutrients for your body.

The dairy group includes foods that are made from milk. Milk is a good source of calcium. This is a nutrient that builds strong bones. Dairy foods also provide potassium, vitamins A and D, and protein.

This group includes foods that are high in protein. Protein helps the body build new cells and keeps tissues healthy. Protein foods include meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs. But plenty of nonmeat foods are rich in protein too.

Wherever your family goes, healthy eating can still be easy for you and fun for your kids. Here are tips to make smart choices while you're out.