Pressure cooking can mean healthier cooking because you can use little or no fat in the dishes. Many of the vitamins and minerals are not cooked away and you save time, energy, money and produce less heat in the kitchen.

People who suffer with stomach woes are looking for relief. Research is just beginning to uncover some of the health benefits of probiotics.

Beyond the common hot flashes, sleep disturbances and weighty issues associated with menopause, there are things going on behind the scenes that add another cause for anxiety. Are you getting enough calcium and weight-bearing exercise to prevent osteoporosis?

It is always best to eat well-balanced meals, but for those on-the-go people, a so-called energy bar may be a good alternative to other snack choices. But how do you choose a good one?

All of us have recipes that have been passed down through our families. Some of the directions for those recipes may be inconsistent with what we now know about food safety. Give yours a food safety update.

Eating when traveling can challenge your waistline and your good nutrition sense. The desire for food should come from your stomach, not your head. Remember to exercise as well.

Menopause is now a hot health topic, due to the Women's Health Initiative study. Many women are discontinuing the use of hormones and are looking for other ways to manage the symptoms of menopause.

How to plan and shop for meals based on menus using a combination of staple foods in your pantry and fresh food.

Is it possible to age more slowly? The less physically active people become as they advance in years, the faster their bodies give out on them.