The best way to protect yourself and your family from West Nile virus or Lyme disease is to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes or ticks. Here are some things to keep in mind to protect yourself.

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.

If you are like many new parents out there, there's nothing you wouldn't do to provide your baby with the best start in life. Time, effort, expense -- no matter what it takes, you are committed to allowing nothing to stand in your child's way.

Professional athletes know that adequate sleep is as crucial to peak performance as any other aspect of training. Sleep not only provides physical rest for our bodies, but mental rest and renewal for our minds. Most people recognize the benefits of sleep, so why don't we make it a priority?

Fashion can meet function this summer by adding a healthy dose of wellness and prevention to the search for the perfect shades.

Once the big day and honeymoon are over, newlyweds are prone to gaining back the pounds they lost before the wedding and then some. But studies show that losing weight and gaining a healthy lifestyle are much easier to do with a partner by your side.

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.