Staying in Motion Without Motion Sickness
You and your family are taking a weekend roadtrip. Yay! But—uh oh—as the road gets curvier, suddenly the kids get quieter, and you know what that means: "Mommy, I don't feel very good." This fall, learn how to prevent carsickness before carsickness prevents you from having a great time together. more

Going Vegetarian?
Are you one of the 30 million Americans who has explored a vegetarian diet? Are you interested in it for the apparent health benefits but wonder if you can get all the nutrition you need? Or maybe you just can't seem to change your old shopping and dining habits? You probably have lots of questions and maybe a few misconceptions. Here's the straight scoop from the American Dietetic Association. more

So You Just Had a Car Accident…
If you're ever in an auto accident, knowing a few simple steps for handling the situation will help things go more smoothly and may even improve the outcome for everyone involved. Here are a few basic steps to help you keep the accident scene as safe as possible and ensure fairness for everyone. more

Shield Your Child from Scoliosis
Perfecting a child's poor posture may be solved by a few reminders from parents to stand up straight. But what if your child suffers from something more serious? Scoliosis, a disorder that affects thousands of children and adolescents, is more than just sloping shoulders or a curving spine. It's a condition that, left untreated, can cause problems later in life. But you can shield your child from the damaging effects of scoliosis through early detection and treatment. more

Keep the Sick Out of Your Cookout
Nice weather means backyard barbeques and picnics in the park. Unfortunately, ants and mosquitoes are not always the only unwanted guests at your party. Food contamination causes 76 million Americans to suffer illnesses and 5,000 people to die every year, so keep in mind these food safety tips at your next cookout. more

Starting Your Own Family Traditions
If you think traditions end with the holidays, think again. Families today are busier than ever, and as a result, family time and togetherness is limited. Fortunately, by creating your own unique traditions, the time your family does have together will feel more special. Traditions give us a sense of home, belonging, and purpose. Why not begin creating your own traditions with your family tonight? more

Laugh Your Way to Better Health
You may want to give a second thought to the age-old saying that laughter is the best medicine. According to the American Heart Association, laughing may help prevent heart attacks. Allowing your funny bone to be tickled on a regular basis and taking a positive look at life may increase your longevity. Having a more light-hearted life in among the most enjoyable things you can do for your health. more

A Headache for Millions of Americans
Sinus pain that lasts less than two weeks and is associated with a cold or allergy attack can usually be treated with over-the-counter medications that provide relief of symptoms. But if you experience sinus pain that won't quit, along with coughing, congestion, fatigue, and an all-over feeling of illness, you probably need to see a doctor. You may be one of more than 37 million adults diagnosed with sinusitis each year in the United States. more

Is Blood Donation Right for You?
Bill Smith didn't plan to give blood, but the opportunity for the first time when he was 16 years old. He donated his blood to a neighborhood boy who had just severely cut his legs in a stack of glass windows. "The gratitude of the boy's mother and father is a thing I will never forget," Smith said. Many blood donors have experienced similarly touching moments that keep them coming back to giver again and again. more

Safety Tips for Budding Chefs
The kitchen is often the hub of activity in the home. Kids, conversation, and homework mingle amid the cooking. But all this activity can also make the kitchen one of the most dangerous rooms in the home, turning your haven into a hazard. Here are a few simple kitchen safety tips to help protect you and your family from kitchen mishaps. more