For people with heart and breathing conditions--and their caregivers--it can be difficult to determine if the body is getting enough oxygen. For the more than 1.2 million Americans receiving long-term oxygen therapy for conditions such as COPD, there is a way to check critical oxygen saturation levels in a convenient way.

Many families rely on over-the-counter (OTC) oral cough and cold medicines to help children feel better when they are sick, but we can never be too careful when caring for our kids. Here is some advice for parents to help ensure they safely use and store children's medication.

Work, children, spouses, school and friends - your life is hectic. It's hard to find time to do it all, let alone a half hour of quiet time for yourself. Yet setting aside just 30 minutes of "me time" each week can help you look refreshed and feel beautiful for days.

Everyone knows they should watch their cholesterol, but do you know why? If you have high cholesterol, you may have twice the risk for heart disease -- the number one health problem for both women and men in the United States.

For many people, the focus during the months of November and December is on the holidays. However, for individuals who are eligible for Medicare, the time between Nov. 15 and Dec. 31 presents an opportunity for another important decision -- one that can have a longer-term impact than what dessert to serve, or which presents their grandchildren will like the best.

Everyone knows the dangers of asbestos. What was once commonplace in factories and the construction industry has caused a slew of health problems to those who have been exposed. Mesothelioma is a type of cancer caused by this exposure, and it's not just people who worked directly with asbestos who now need to be concerned.

Each year we see it coming. As the holidays head our way, we brace for the weight gain that often results from the traditional sweets of the season. Here are some strategies to help.