When you have arthritis, your body is in an inflammatory state, and what you eat may not only increase inflammation, it can also set you up for other chronic diseases such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes. 

Think twice about eating these eight inflammation food triggers:

You know you should pay more attention to your heart. Someone in your family probably has some form of heart disease. But you still haven't taken the steps or sat down to really think of ways to take control of your heart health. Don't wait. We've provided a few ways to get you started. 

Do you like salt? Do you love salt? If you answered yes to either question, you're not alone. Salt finds its way into an abundance of foods. Needless to say, this is not ideal for our health. So what can we do? 

Planning to become pregnant? If you answered yes, then it's time to talk about folic acid and the many positive effects it can have on you and your unborn child.

Throughout your day, consider these ideas to reduce stress.

"Bacteria" is a negative word, right? Not necessarily. If a bacterium comes in probiotic form, you ought to jump at the chance to take it in. It's about time the good bacteria stop getting a bum rap. 

Heading to a holiday party? Visiting a friend's house? Getting ready for company?