If you know CPR, you could make the difference between life and death for a stranger or someone in your family.

Experts advise that all herbal supplements be stopped two to three weeks before surgery. That's because these herbs can have side effects that could make surgery more dangerous for you.

Finding ways to get exercise as you get older is a smart and easy way to stay fit and improve your health.

Overall, cosmetics and personal care items are considered safe. But that doesn't mean that there aren't risks linked to their use, particularly if you don't use them correctly.

Winter weather presents safety challenges inside and outside the home. Being prepared and following these safety tips can help you stay safe and warm.

Mental health care can be expensive even for people with health insurance. Here are ideas on ways to save.

Over-the-counter (OTC) cough and pain relievers, laxatives, and headache remedies may treat different conditions, but they all have one thing in common: They're serious medicines that need to be taken with care.

A person's ability to drive isn't based on age alone. Age-related changes in vision, physical fitness and reflexes, however, may be reasons to reevaluate your abilities behind the wheel.

Muscle cramps -- involuntary muscle contractions -- are common. But even though they can be quite painful, they don't cause damage.

Here are some misconceptions about the cold, and some suggestions for staying toasty this winter.