Body mass index (BMI) is a way of telling if you are at a healthy weight. Use the chart to figure out your BMI.

You can keep the weight off if you make changes slowly and stick with them. Consider that you may never find the perfect time to lose weight. Decide that the right time to be healthier is now.

For some people, a healthy weight is higher or lower than average. Your doctor can help you decide on a weight that is healthy for you.

This surgery is done by an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) doctor or otolaryngologist. During surgery, the doctor removes the fluid from your child's middle ear and places a tiny tube in the eardrum. In most cases, surgery can be done on both ears in less than 30 minutes. In some children, the adenoids are also removed.

Diagnosing a middle ear problem takes several steps. You may be asked questions about your child's health history. Your child's eardrums will be examined. Tests may also be done. Read on to learn what you can expect.

The middle ear is an air-filled chamber that lies behind the eardrum. Pressure in the middle ear changes to match air pressure outside of the eardrum. When inside and outside pressures are balanced, the eardrum is flexible and normal hearing is more likely. Problems happen when air pressure in the middle ear drops. This is often due to a block in the eustachian (u-STA-shun) tube, the narrow channel connecting the ear with the back of the throat.

Things that cause asthma flare-ups are called triggers. Dust and smoke are 2 common triggers. But each child's triggers can be different. Learning what causes your child's flare-ups will take time. Once you know, you can help your child control these triggers.

Medicines are an important part of managing asthma. Ask your child's health care provider about your child's asthma medicines. Find out how they work, how they're taken, and what their possible side effects are. Read on for some helpful info to get you started.

Asthma is a disease of the airways in the lungs. Learn about how it affects the airways and breathing.

As a working parent, you need all the help you can get. Read on for some time-saving tips to keep your household running smoothly.