Whoever first said that "a friend in need is a friend indeed" certainly knew what she (or she) was talking about. Good friends encourage you to live your dreams, and stand by you through good times and bad. And, as one recent poll shows, women are most likely to confide in a friend when they are facing violence in their home.

Whether you're attending a neighborhood cook-out or dolling up for a romantic evening under the stars, here's how to protect your skin before you head outdoors for summer fun.

Is your job causing you pain? Maybe it's not the work itself but your office environment.

Working from home may provide many benefits, but a break from germs may not be one of them. Why? A recent workplace study revealed that desktops in home offices harbor more bacteria than desktops in traditional offices.

It's well known that smoking causes cancer. But did you know that smoking may also raise your risk for type 2 diabetes? Or that it's a major factor in nearly half of heart attacks? It's never easy to stop smoking, but millions of people have quit -- and you can, too. Now might be the time to give it a try.

It's no secret that accessing health care is a challenge for the 47 million Americans who are uninsured. What most people don't know is that free or low-cost health insurance programs are available and that they may qualify for them.

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.