Heed the tips below to make scheduling and keeping well-child visits easier, and to help you make the most of them.

Many people say the worst part of a colonoscopy is actually the preparation. But there are ways to make it easier.

Do your heart a favor: Fix shortcomings in your diet by scanning both sides of food packages when you shop.

If you’re one of the 40 to 60 million Americans with hay fever, pollen from the grasses, trees, and weeds in your neighborhood can aggravate symptoms. But planting certain seeds, shrubs, and saplings this spring can help you have fewer symptoms all season long.

How you slept last night affects more than your mood or the dark circles under your eyes. If you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), your snoozing status may reveal a lot about your risk for a flare-up.

Yoga is a popular wellness practice that combines physical poses, breathing techniques, and meditation. About one in seven American adults have practiced yoga within the past year.

Eating habits in France, Asia, and the Mediterranean region have especially interested experts. Here’s a tour of the disease-fighting components in these diets.

If you’re like most Americans, your heart health is less than optimal. According to recent research, only about 20% of tickers are in tip-top shape.

When you’re diagnosed with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), it can be difficult to breathe. But did you know that about 15% to 55% of adults with one of these lung diseases actually qualify for a dual diagnosis?

Free time doesn’t have to be downtime. In fact, enjoyable activities that keep you moving just might help you live a longer, healthier life.