Everyone knows they should watch their cholesterol, but do you know why? If you have high cholesterol, you may have twice the risk for heart disease -- the number one health problem for both women and men in the United States.

As the weather gets colder, kids are less likely to get outside to run and play. Experts say it can take only a few minutes a day for kids to get the benefits of play, but it's not easy for them to resist the call of the television. There are fun and creative ways to help kids get up, active and burn some energy in a short amount of time.

How does an unlikely duo like Ernest Borgnine and Andy Baldwin (a star of TV's "The Bachelor") end up hanging out together in cyberspace? They were both in the Navy and, with the new Navy Log Website, now everyone can be involved.

From rising energy costs to escalating prices at the grocery store, Americans are feeling the pinch in their pocketbooks. Traditionally the holiday season can be a time for individuals and families to think of donating to charities, yet some may find it more viable to give of their time.

It's no secret that Americans are busy, and getting together for dinner often seems like an extraordinary task. As food prices continue to increase, families are not only taking hits to their household budgets, they are experiencing long work hours, conflicting schedules and not finding enough time to cook a meal and have dinner together.

More practical than a flashy new car or the latest electronic gadget, high efficiency washers and dryers are gaining popularity with consumers that, given the current state of the economy, are on the lookout everywhere for bargains.

Your children received gift cards for holiday gifts. Good financial education starts at home, so what better way to help teach your children the value of their gift dollar and getting the best deal on what they want?