Every 40 seconds, someone in the US has a stroke, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Strokes can affect people of all ages and backgrounds. Read on to learn about stroke and how to safeguard against it.

Getting out of bed in the morning can be a struggle! But becoming a morning person may be as simple as making a few easy changes.

What exactly is cholesterol? And why does it need to be lowered?   

More than 5 million Americans are affected by bipolar disorder, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).  An estimated 51 percent of adult patients with bipolar disorder go without treatment in a given year. Read on to learn the differences between bipolar disorder and mood swings, and what to do if a family member or friend needs support.  

It’s what’s on the inside that counts. Don’t judge a book by its cover. These expressions may be good lessons to learn but — when it comes to staying healthy — what’s on the surface may reveal what’s below.

The flowers are blooming, the birds are chirping, but there’s one problem — achoo! Allergies. If you have seasonal allergies, you’re not alone. Roughly 40 million Americans have seasonal allergies.

Your child’s immune system can really be put to the test during the school year. But it’s important to also keep kids healthy during the summer. 

Modern motherhood is a balancing act, a nd some celebrity moms seem to have it all under control.   

How are you spending Mother’s Day? 

While relatively little is known about lupus — there’s not even a specific test to diagnose the disease — researchers are always learning more about it.  Read on for a breakdown of the key facts about lupus.