Your dog may be helping your heart 
Your dog may be helping your heart
Having a pet, especially a dog, may lower your risk of heart disease says the American Heart Association. Find out why.
On pins and needles 
On pins and needles
I wasn’t wild about getting an acupuncture treatment to relieve my migraines. Then my headache went away in an hour.
Boosting Physician Q and A 
Boosting Physician Q and A
The American Heart Association is encouraging doctors and other clinicians to ask heart patients more quality-of-life questions. Find out why.
4 bites that could really bug you 
4 bites that could really bug you
From bed bugs to pesky mosquitoes, most insect bites are no more than a nuisance, but some bug bites may require medical attention.
How your family medical history impacts your health 
How your family medical history impacts your health
Knowing your family medical history can improve your medical care…and may save your life, health experts say.
Are you one of the 80 percent of Americans who don’t get enough exercise? 
Are you one of the 80 percent of Americans who don’t get enough exercise?
Only 20 percent of us get enough aerobic and muscle-strengthening exercise each week, a new CDC study found. Here’s what you need to know.
Fighting childhood obesity is a family affair  Featured
Fighting childhood obesity is a family affair
Doctors say parents play a critical role in helping their children maintain a healthy weight. Dr. Jennifer DeBruler cautions against “too much and too little”— too much junk food and too little exercise.