The number of Powassan (POW) tick virus infections seems to be on a slow rise.
It's a particularly nasty infection that can lead to swelling in and around the brain.
All the more reason to guard against ticks when you head outdoors.
By the way, do you know how to remove a tick?

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory pain medicines like ibuprofen can ease the pain of
knee osteoarthritis, but often not without side effects. The supplement chondroitin sulfate,
on the other hand, has a low risk of side effects and may be just as effective.

OK, you're carrying more weight than you ought to be. You'd like to change that
through exercise, but the last time you tried jogging you became breathless.
You had the right idea—but maybe the wrong activity.
Check out this helpful advice for exercise at any size.

Summertime, and the grilling is fatty. But it doesn't have to be!
For instance, have you ever had a Portobello mushroom burger?
Check out these five tips for cooking up a heart-healthy BBQ.

Conflicting information about what makes a healthy diet has left the American public
in a muddle. Is fresh better than frozen? Is price a good indicator of nutrition?
There is a reliable place to turn to for information while you're shopping.