Chlorine tablets typically are used to inhibit microorganisms in swimming pools. But chlorine stings swimmers’ eyes, dries out hair and skin and has been linked to health problems, including asthma ...

The right air purifier may reduce your risk for certain illnesses. It might not be pleasant to think about, but the air we breathe is full of contaminants—dust, pollen and mold, to name just a few,...

If one dog is good, two must be better. To some dog lovers that seems like it should be true, but the reality is, bringing a second dog into a home can create problems. What to do… YOUR CURRENT DOG...

It’s tough to feed a five-member household on a shoestring, but that’s what we do. Two of our kids have left the nest, but three still are at home, ages 17 to 26. They all are athletes, and each i...

It’s a crazy thing about teenagers who smoke. Unlike adults, who may feel guilty and weak when they light up, many teens are too young-and-dumb to feel that way—in fact, smoking makes them feel co...

Divorce rates among those age 50 and older more than doubled between 1990 and 2008, according to researchers at Bowling Green State University. These older couples now account for one-quarter of all U...

The death of a spouse is among life’s most traumatic experiences. Survivors must cope with more than grief—they also must deal with crucial financial matters. Here is a checklist of financial acti...

The news that a friend or relative has Alzheimer’s disease is not only devastating—it also can be intimidating. Most people don’t quite know what to say or do when they are with the person. Yet ...

Clues to figuring it out Would you like to know who’s in that old, unlabeled photo in the family album? One way to figure it out is to determine the approximate date of the photo by using a number ...

Avoid these traps... You need a will is basic estate-planning advice. Without a will, at your death your assets will be distributed according to state law, which may not reflect your wishes. One of ...