Keeping Communities Safe from the Threat of West Nile Virus
Mosquitoes used to be a minor nuisance for people enjoying outdoor activities and recreation, but the threat of West Nile virus has turned these tiny pests into a threat that should be taken seriously.

Achieve a Healthy Mind, Body, and Spirit in 2006!
Many health and fitness experts recommend that exercise enthusiasts combine the physical fitness of their body with that of their mind and spirit. One way to ensure that you have a healthy mind, body, and spirit is through yoga and Pilates.

Bringing Your Winter Workout Indoors
For all those who enjoy layering up and braving the winter elements for a brisk morning run, there are countless others who find the process of exercising outdoors daunting, to say the least.

Cherries - Mother Nature's Formula for Joint Pain Relief
Are cherries truly fruit for a healthy you? These days people want to take care of themselves and cherries can help. Tart cherries naturally pack a health-promoting punch that provides pain relief for many people.

Why It's So Important to Tell Your Doctor the Whole Story
Have you ever gone to the doctor and left the appointment feeling like you didn't get the information or treatment you needed because like many people you left without discussing the impact of your symptoms of constipation, bloating and abdominal discomfort or pain?

90-Second Makeover Requires Planning, Not Cosmetics
If you are one of the over 18 million Americans who have been diagnosed with diabetes, you know how important it is to maintain a consistent, healthy lifestyle. But you most likely also know how difficult it can be to sustain those healthy and potentially life-saving habits while keeping up with the rest of your life.

New Do's and Don'ts for Protecting the Heart
Making the right decisions about heart health is a complex task made even harder by the rapidly evolving advice that emerges from medical research. To help consumers make the hard decisions they face in trying to shield their hearts, the independent, unbiased health experts at Consumer Reports on Health (CRH) have reviewed the recent findings and medical evidence behind new recommendations.

How to Fight Breast Cancer: Early Detection and Education
A young mother of three and just 34 years old at the time, Janelle Hail was not prepared to get the news that she had breast cancer. "I was in complete shock. I had no family history, was relatively healthy and then like a bomb the news dropped on me. I was given few options and no educational information to make a life changing decision."

Depression Treatment Can Help Vast Majority of Sufferers
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, more than 80 percent of people with depression who receive treatment for the condition show improvement. Yet, despite this promising statistic, only about half of the more than 34 million Americans who suffer from depression at some point during their lives seek treatment for this highly treatable illness.

Deck the Halls with Germs and Flu Bugs
'Tis the season . . . for eggnog, turkey and holiday festivities. But it's also the time of year for sneezing, coughing and the oh-so-dreaded flu. Are you doing everything you can to prepare your family for the onslaught of cold and flu season?