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We're all pinching pennies these days - but that doesn't mean you have to skimp on healthy foods. Here's a strategy to help you choose ingredients that are good for both body and budget.

In a healthy choice contest, fresh fruit would win out over a slice of pie any day. But many of us find it hard to resist the dessert. Here are tips to help you eat nutritiously.

Most older people are independent. But later in life, you or someone you love may need help with everyday activities, such as shopping, cooking and bathing.

Salmonella is caused by the bacteria salmonella. Salmonella is a group of bacteria that can cause diarrhea in humans. There are many different kinds of salmonella bacteria.

Organic ingredients are grown and processed without artificial additives and used in a wide variety of products. Find out more about organic foods by taking this quiz.

True or false: When I use herbs and spices, I don't need to worry about following strict rules about combining certain herbs and spices with certain foods.

Learn some healthy cooking strategies that can help you manage your blood glucose levels and overall health.

Detailed information on the health benefits of exercise, including how to calculate your target heart rate zone and basic exercise guidelines.

Lentils, eggplant, extra-virgin olive oil. They may not be typical pregnancy cravings, but they should be on your grocery list. In several new studies, researchers suggest a delicious, nutritious way to increase your chances of a healthy delivery: eating a Mediterranean diet.

Maintaining a healthy diet is one of the best weapons for fighting cardiovascular disease and other heart conditions.

Spinal stenosis is a condition in which the spinal canal narrows and pinches the nerves. This results in back and leg pain.

Many weight-loss diets focus on calorie-counting, but research indicates that it may be more helpful to concentrate on what you eat instead of just on how much you eat.

Good nutrition is important even before cancer treatment begins. The main goal is to try to keep your weight constant while eating as many healthy nutrients as possible. Read on to learn more.

Physical inactivity is just as big a risk factor for heart disease as high blood pressure and smoking are. So, be the exception rather than the rule. Read on for some great ways to exercise for a healthier heart.

An AED is a small, portable, battery-powered machine with a computer in it. The machine detects heart activity. It can give an electric shock to someone if needed.

A marriage is based on love and respect. You, your spouse, and your relationship may grow and change with time, but these ideas can help your marriage stay successful over the years.

A low-FODMAP diet can help pinpoint the foods that are setting off your IBS symptoms. That way, you can skip these specific foods without limiting you diet too much.

If you have diabetes, eating the right foods is your foundation for staying healthy. Reading the Nutrition Facts labels on foods is an important part of this mission.

A caregiver provides assistance in meeting the daily needs of another person.

There is peace of mind that comes with making and keeping a budget. These tips and resources will help you make a realistic budget, and direct you to financial assistance choices.