Buying the right mattress, while it might seem like an enormous hassle, is actually one of the most important things you can do for your health. Think about it. You sleep on it everyday, for hours at a time.
"It's a delicate balance," says Charles Cefalu, MD, chief of geriatric medicine at Louisiana State University in New Orleans.
"You want a mattress that is firm enough to distribute your weight or you'll wake up sore due to your shoulders sagging or your hips sinking. On the other hand, you don't want to sleep on a board," he said.
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The facts on what you breathe in at a rate of 2300 gallons of air per day:
Do you know that many teen drug addictions start with medicine found at home? Or that Medications account for most childhood poisonings? Be safe - Get rid of old, left over and recalled medicine.
Unwanted, unused prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines can be found in every household in the county. We know that it’s not safe to keep unneeded medicines in the house – children and others can accidentally take them.
But you’ve also heard that you shouldn’t flush medicines down the toilet or put them in the trash. We now know that these medicines are bad for our environment – our water, our lakes and the animals in them. So... how should you get rid of your medicines? Bring your unneeded medicine to MedDrop. This free service is available to all Wisconsin residents.
Med Drop is the best place to get rid of unneeded prescription and over the counter medicines.

Here's a list of "secrets" doctors think you should know.

These are the must haves when you visit your doctor in 2010.

It's possible to drop pounds without deciding to cut out everything you like, you just have to follow some of these tricks.
Trans Fats can be a little confusing. Here are foods to avoid while you're shopping to keep your heart healthy and tips and tricks to help make better choices.
You don't have to stay cramped up inside to get your workout in this winter, you just need to take a couple precautions.

All those holiday meals taking a toll on your body? Reduce your raging heartburn.
Whether you're old school or new school about keeping germ free, one thing's certain: the flu scare has people paying close attention to preventing illness.
This handy chart could help you figure out what your symptoms are telling you!
You can't see it or smell it but it can invade your food and make your family sick.

Practice these 5 habits every day and improve your health dramatically.

Check your medicine cabinet, there are some personal care product ingredients you may want to avoid.
Those individually wrapped goodies are calling your name this time of year, but some of them are scary for your waistline.
It's the little things that add up when it comes to weight loss. Try just one new thing every day to make a big difference.
The holidays are right around the corner. Create a fall fitness pattern to stay ahead of the curve.
Monday, September 21st is World Alzheimer's Day. This year's theme is "Diagnosing Dementia: See It Sooner". Understanding the symptoms could help someone you know get treatment earlier.

Find out where the allergy-causing issues are so you can send them packing.
Contrary to popular belief, your metabolism doesn't slow the day you turn 30, and it's not super speedy for no reason in your 20s. Here are things you're doing that are increasing (or decreasing) your metabolism.
Picking up a can or box in the grocery store and reading the label is something we all know we should do to keep you aware of nutrition, but what are those labels really saying?
Think boiling those golden ears is your only option? Think again. There are tons of ways to make summer's sweetest vegetable, and you don't even need master chef skills!
Recent studies have shown that the over-the-counter pain relievers could have dangerous side effects. Use these medications in a safer way with this guide.
Obesity is defined as a body mass index, or BMI, of more than 30, which translates to upwards of 197 pounds on a 5-foot, 8-inch person. Is where your living making you fat or thin? See if your state makes the list.
Craving a little something? Choose your favorites from this 10 calorie list to build a 200 calorie daily treat that curbs your appetite and is kind to your waistline.

Dust off that grill and barbeque all summer long while keeping health in mind.

Here are some at home hints that will make your mouth sparkle if your pearly whites are a little lack luster.
Enjoy ballgames, brunches, weekend picnics, and evening suppers on the patio without paying for it later.

What many people don’t know is that there are ways you can control the biological aging process just by what you’re eating.
Think those 10 hours in a cubicle can’t be combated? Here are 5 ways.
This traditional meal can be quick too. Celebrate with this fast recipe.
On any given day, more than 6,000 men, women and children are searching the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) Registry for a life-saving donor like you. Register with the national bank and give the gift of life.
It’s not an urban legend…healthy food can exist in fast food restaurants. Here are your best bets.
We all know we should be taking them, but what are they actually accomplishing?
If your eating habits are anything like most Americans, they could use a little help. We’ve got healthy eating tips you can actually use to get you on track.
This South American fruit may help you drop pounds, could boost your energy, and get much needed antioxidants into your system, but is it safe?
Print this list off for February and learn about heart disease all month!
It’s difficult to know when to go to the doctor, but there are certain symptoms you shouldn’t mess with. It’s important to know the signals.