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There are a lot of different factors that can contribute to memory issues: lack of sleep, life changes, stress, and yes, age. But how do you know what is normal and what could be a reason for concern? MSN.com outlines six key warning signs that warrant a closer look:

When you think of aches and pains, the knees are a key body part that probably comes to mind. They are complicated and essential joints in our bodies, and a lot can go wrong with them, which has a negative impact on quality of life. Physical Therapist Dr. Carrie Jose offers these six tips to keeping your knees – and the rest of you – healthy: via ...

Many of the rooms of your home are very clearly defined: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen. Some spaces are not always as easy to identify. Yahoo asked interior designers to clarify what separates a family room from a living room. Here is what they had to say:

Raised garden beds are a convenient (and very customizable) way to start a garden. They require less maintenance than traditional gardens and don’t involve as much bending over, but they still allow you to get your hands in the dirt and grow vegetables, herbs and flowers.

Nowadays, we are all looking for ways to save at the grocery store. While some forecast food prices will improve, it never hurts to have some tried and true strategies you can use to spend less at the checkout counter. MSN.com offers this advice:

This summer has been a tragic one along Florida’s coastlines. There have been multiple deaths due to rip currents, in both the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. About 100 people drown from rip currents along U.S. beaches each year, according to the United States Lifesaving Association. And more than 80 percent of beach rescues annually involve...

We all want to be as healthy as we can. But when it comes to the foods we eat, there can be a lot of confusion. It seems every week there is some new diet fad claiming to be the best approach to healthy eating.

May is Mental Health Awareness month, established toincrease awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness in Americans’ lives and to celebrate recovery. MSN has compiled a list of books you can read to help your own mental health:

If you enjoy a good, long soak in the tub, there’s good news. There are proven health benefits to this practice. Yahoo.com outlines six reasons doctors say you should take a bath:

You know the feeling. It’s Sunday evening, and you begin to feel a little down. You can’t quite put your finger on it at first. Then you realize; Monday is coming. Sure, there are those people who love the beginning of a new week. But it is normal to dread Mondays. So, what you can you do to start your week off on the right foot? Follow these tips...