Helping Someone with a Mental Illness

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 hard.

Stay Awake Behind the Wheel

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. Here are some important tips to help stay alert.

Maintaining Your Personal Health Record

A personal health record can help reduce or eliminate duplicate tests and allow you to get faster, safer treatment and care in an emergency. It also can help you play a more active role in your health care. Read on to learn more about creating one.

The Value of a Second Opinion

If your provider suggests non-emergency surgery or a major medical test, it can be worthwhile to get a second opinion. Here are some tips on how to do this.

How to Be an Active Patient

People who are actively involved in their medical care stay healthier, recover more quickly when they're ill, and live longer, healthier lives.

For Women: Take This Risk to Heart

Heart disease is the top killer of women. Most women between the ages of 40 and 60 have at least one risk factor for the disease. But many don't realize it.