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.

The holidays can be enjoyed without drinking alcohol. But if you choose to drink, there are responsible ways to consume alcohol.

Playing tennis or racquetball is a fun way to boost the intensity of your fitness program, as well as improve your balance, strength, and agility.

What happens when your healthcare provider taps on your knee with a rubber mallet? Your leg kicks forward, seemingly on its own. And in a sense, your leg has a mind of its own — in your spinal cord.

Fire extinguishers can be a small but important part of the home fire safety plan. This holds true only after you've already installed working smoke detectors and a safe home fire evacuation plan.

Many people experience late-in-the-day energy lags, but you can take steps to prevent them.