Mental stress does more than diminish your sense of well-being. It also can increase your risk for heart disease.

Follow these suggestions to help you kick the habit, again--this time, for good.

Heart disease is the nation's number one killer, and women are its prime target. Read on to learn how to check and lower your risk.

The main threats to teens are often said to involve drugs, alcohol, or car crashes. But there’s another risk most parents might not think of: work. Tens of thousands of teens are badly hurt at work each year.

You may have heard reports about lead paint causing recalls of children’s toys. While federal officials and health experts work to fix the problem, what can you do to keep your kids safe? First, you can check your child's toys against those listed as being recalled due to lead issues.

When your life seems to be spinning out of control, it's OK to seek professional mental health help.

In adults, a screening blood sugar test is generally used to see if your blood sugar is too high. Often adults with raised blood sugar don't have obvious symptoms of diabetes or prediabetes.

Your challenge is to find toys that your children will enjoy and that you know are safe. Read on to learn important tips that can help.

If you've sprained your ankle, you know what pain is. But maybe that "sprain" was a "strain" or possibly even a "break." The amount of pain in each case can be virtually equal.

Here's what you need to know about treating a minor sports injury, such as a twisted ankle, shin splint, or strained muscle.