Getting the flu can have serious consequences, especially for children. Every year, children in the United States get extremely ill and some die from influenza ("the flu") and its complications.

As children venture back to school, they get many opportunities to participate in sports. No matter what the activity, you can help your child understand how to make the most of the experience.

American workers are talking about the presidential election. But when all is said and done, another more serious matter will occupy their minds - office seating.

Providing a family with nutritious, well-balanced meals is hard enough for busy consumers, but in today's changing economy, affordability is also a factor. While it may seem like the cost of everything from gas to groceries is on the rise, the good news is that you can feed your entire family organic and natural foods at a lower cost without having to make an extra trip to a specialty health food store.

As we age, the lenses of our eyes thicken and our pupils shrink. This causes eyes to adapt more slowly to changing light conditions and increases the need for light. According to the Center of Design For An Aging Society in Portland, Ore., older people need three to five times more light than younger people for vision and to maintain health.

An increase of motorcycles on the road and the fact that less than half have taken an organized rider education course, indicates a need for increased awareness of proper motorcycle safety.

Massage is moving mainstream in the lifestyles of millions of Americans who rely on the millennia-old therapeutic practice not just for relaxation but for a host of health benefits, including pain relief.