Pets face many of the scariest hazards out on the street: speeding cars, aggressive animals, and inconsiderate people are just a few of the terrors that keep us pet parents up at night. But some of the most terrifying dangers come from items lying around our own homes. Last year, the ASPCA's Animal Poison Control Center fielded over 165,000 phone calls from panicked pet owners worried that their Read more

Expecting mamas have a long list of foods they can't consume, but luckily there is also a whole slew of goodies she can enjoy that may actually help boost her growing baby's wellness after he or she is born. Pregnant women who eat foods high in omega-3 fatty acids will not only improve their own health, but they are also helping to support their baby’s brain and eye development and function. Read more

Every year on Dec. 1, people worldwide unite to commemorate people who have died from HIV/AIDS, who support those living with the disease and bring awareness for prevention. The first event was held in 1988, but the cause is just as urgent today — 33.3 million people around the world are living with the disease. During his remarks today, President Obama took a hopeful tone, saying "We are going Read more

It's no secret that pregnant women easily put on a few pounds each month until their bundle of joy arrives —unfortunately getting rid of that weight is not so effortless. Along with eating right, exercise is a sure way to getting your body back to the way it was pre-baby. Our basic postpartum exercise time line helps you determine how and when to slowly add exercise so that you can watch the Read more

Sometimes it's hard living life on a shoestring budget. When it comes to meals, it's easy to just grab something convenient, cheap, and quick. Those options aren't always the healthiest and will cost you in the long run. Here are some cheap foods that are good for your budget but bad for your health. Read more

Sarah Michelle Gellar struck a smiley pose on the cover of Health's October issue. She's promoting her new series Ringer, which premiered last week. SMG chatted about staying in great shape, her family, and work in between scenes on the new drama. The actress also opened up about her pregnancy and her and husband Freddie Prinze, Jr's daughter Charlie, who just visited the LA Ringer set on Monday. Read more

For those of you who don't wake up naturally, an alarm clock might be one of the only ways to force yourself out of bed. There are so many different types of sleepers, and I've found four different kinds of alarm clocks to suit each one. Figuring out a good way to wake yourself up is key to having a restful sleep. Read on to find out which clock will best fit the way you wake up. Read more

Never ending work to-do lists breed stress. It's a fact of adult life. We race to get to work on time and fight to get ahead or make a mark. If you find your blood boiling amid deadlines and piles of paper decode your stressors, focus on your strengths, tidy up and then try these simple (but stress-crushing!) tips from Mental Health America. Read more

Desperate people resort to desperate measures. When I read about the sad story of a 17-year-old boy in China who sold his kidney to buy the iPad 2, I started wondering about what we're actually allowed to sell here in the US and how much people are legally making off of selling their body parts. Personally, I think I'm going to pass on selling any part of myself for cash — it's not really my Read more

Spring is here — and fresh produce is too! Take advantage of the season and whip up these easy, light meals that will feed your pregnant belly with all of the healthful ingredients you need for a healthy, happy pregnancy. They're ideal for an easy dinner, and some might even make for perfect Easter fare! Either way, a bite out of one of these meals satisfies taste and all the doctor's healthy Read more