Everyone knows they should watch their cholesterol, but do you know why? If you have high cholesterol, you may have twice the risk for heart disease -- the number one health problem for both women and men in the United States.

In the United States, nearly one million people are affected by Parkinson's disease, with one person diagnosed every nine minutes. A new survey releaves the needs of those living with this disease.

This year, parents can keep their children healthy with the tools necessary to build strong minds and strong bones by following a handful of useful nutrition strategies.

As the weather gets colder, kids are less likely to get outside to run and play. Experts say it can take only a few minutes a day for kids to get the benefits of play, but it's not easy for them to resist the call of the television. There are fun and creative ways to help kids get up, active and burn some energy in a short amount of time.

Stopping by the nursing home or hospital to spend time with loved ones is a holiday ritual for thousands of Americans -- but are you sharing more than gifts and goodies when you visit?

Food can make you healthier -- if you make good choices. It can seem hard to make healthy food choices, particularly if you are on a budget and short on time. But there are some simple steps you can take to help you and your family eat healthier.

Concerns over children's cold remedies have many parents thinking twice before opening the medicine cabinet to treat their little one's cough or cold. Here is some simple advice for keeping children healthy during winter months.