You just filled that new prescription… and now you wonder if you should call the doctor again to ask for a sedative. Your high blood pressure (or sinus infection or arthritis) suddenly became a major budget item. What can you do to change that? read more ...

WHAT IT IS: Smart Balance is rolling out a twist on their Omega Peanut Butter.

The product has about same calories, saturated fat, sodium and fiber as leading brands but more heart-healthy monounsaturated fat. We asked two readers and an expert to test it out.

We often laugh at snoring, but it can have serious impacts on your family life and health. If you’re waking up with dark circles under your eyes but your spouse is waking up well rested, snoring could be a problem for you. Fortunately, simple remedies can help some people.

The economy has made bargain shoppers out of all of us. And for many people, one of the most expensive things to do is go to the doctor. Generic medications’ cheaper price tags help. But there are some questions that need answering before we accept them as ideal budget savers. Are they the same as name brands? Are they safe? Effective? A good option in every case?

Top-5 Trends at the Dentist

Why you shouldn’t be scared any more!

You’re in a dentist’s office. Wait! Don’t panic.

Take a big whiff. What do you smell? Is that … lavender?

If thinking about the dentist conjures up images of painful drills, stinky clinical rooms, and incessant grinding and squealing noises, boy, are you out of the loop! Pull up your massage chair and turn on your iPod. It’s time for a lesson in modern dentistry. read more ...