With the rising cost of groceries, families are trying to make their hard-earned dollars go farther. Buying staples -- as opposed to manufactured mixes -- and using them in several different recipes is one way to reduce costs and yet provide a healthy meal for the entire family.

From taking the kids to school to packing your husband's bag for his overnight business trip, women often find that they don't have enough time to take care of their own beauty and health needs. With so many things on their plate, it can be easy to let personal hygiene and fashion fall by the wayside.

The best way to protect yourself and your family from West Nile virus or Lyme disease is to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes or ticks. Here are some things to keep in mind to protect yourself.

Has the charm of having a backyard pool worn off for you? Here are some ways to make it fun again.

Once the big day and honeymoon are over, newlyweds are prone to gaining back the pounds they lost before the wedding and then some. But studies show that losing weight and gaining a healthy lifestyle are much easier to do with a partner by your side.

As we age, the lenses of our eyes thicken and our pupils shrink. This causes eyes to adapt more slowly to changing light conditions and increases the need for light. According to the Center of Design For An Aging Society in Portland, Ore., older people need three to five times more light than younger people for vision and to maintain health.

More than 5 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer's disease (AD), and, by 2050, approximately 16 million will have the disease. Do you know what the symptoms are?