About 795,000 Americans will have a stroke this year, but new research suggests that a common, healthy habit may reduce the risk of certain types of stroke. About 795,000 Americans will have a stroke ...

Proper grooming and healthy personal habits can help you ward off illnesses and feel good about yourself. Find out which personal hygiene habits should be part of your regular routine. - Mom was right ...

How good is your teen's hygiene? Let their shoes be your guide. "A lot of teens really have that sweaty sock syndrome," says Charles Wibbelsman, MD, chairman of the Chiefs of Adolescent Medicine for ...

Periodontitis, or gum disease, can turn up in an individual as a result of infections and inflammation of the gums. This can cause a lot of discomfort and, at its worst, can cause teeth to loosen and ...

Health and personal hygiene go hand in hand. Poor hygiene can increase the risk of illness, making it essential to maintain ...

Many of us owe our earliest lessons about cleanliness to the parents or guardians who taught us that good hygiene is one of the most important foundations of a healthy life. From flossing before ...

Why is sleep hygiene important? Not only is it important to get seven to eight hours of sleep per night, but it's also critical to have good quality sleep, says Dr. Hal Alpert, a board-certified sleep ...