Many overweight individuals try to lose those extra pounds on their own, instead of finding help that can teach them how to get and stay healthy. Interestingly, recent studies show that not only does the likelihood of being overweight increase among friends and family members, but also the opposite holds true. Whether simply working to lose weight and exercising with a friend, or attending group meetings through an organized weight loss program, people find better success with support, studies show.

Nothing says summer quite like a picnic. What better way to enjoy the long leisurely days than with a meal outside with friends and family? But food storage issues can quickly turn a pleasant afternoon into a problematic situation. Warm weather can cause food spoilage and cross-contamination, but with proper care, the only worry you will have at your picnic is how to keep the ants away.

Athletes know that it takes more than talent and dedication to get to the top. It takes a team of people who support you along the way. Even though it's often just the athlete that gets all the glory, the success is equally deserved by all the dedicated people in their lives. And as the world sends their best athletes to Beijing, there is no more appropriate time to recognize this support.

Moms across the country are raising concerns and tossing plastic baby bottles after a recent report issued by an arm of the National Institutes for Health linked bisphenol-A (BPA) to health problems. It is possible to go BPA free. Here's how.

More than one new mom has felt frustrated or helpless over diaper rash. One of the most common ailments of infancy is also among the least understood. Here the do's and don'ts of dealing with diaper rash.

Interest in vegan alternatives to traditional meat meals is on the rise, even among people who still consider themselves meat-eaters. The health advantages and expanded availability of more vegan choices seem to be inspiring more people to incorporate meat-free meals into their lifestyles.

Want to lower your risk for type 2 diabetes and heart disease? All it takes is 10 minutes of physical activity three times a day.