Rejuvenating, uninterrupted rest delivers a host of health benefits, from re-energizing you for the day ahead to relieving many forms of pain. September is National Pain Awareness Month, a good time to take stock of what's keeping you awake at night and explore ways to get a better sleep overall.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, disabling disease that attacks the central nervous system. More than 400,000 people in the United States and nearly 2.5 million worldwide are living with MS. A recent survey found that mobility challenges have a big impact on the quality of life among many people with MS, limiting their day-to-day activities and independence.

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.

For more than 30 years, Ben Vereen, a Tony award-winning, Golden Globe and Emmy Award-nominated actor, dancer and singer, has inspired audiences with his versatility and creativity as a performer. Now, he is hoping to inspire others by sharing his approach for dealing with one of the greatest challenges in his life -- living with type 2 diabetes.

Providing a family with nutritious, well-balanced meals is hard enough for busy consumers, but in today's changing economy, affordability is also a factor. While it may seem like the cost of everything from gas to groceries is on the rise, the good news is that you can feed your entire family organic and natural foods at a lower cost without having to make an extra trip to a specialty health food store.

After eight hours of sleep, our bodies feel refreshed, but dehydration and low sugar levels from hours of not eating can leave us dragging. That's why eating breakfast is such an important part of a healthy, balanced lifestyle. Even if your mornings are rushed, there are easy ways to make sure you get your breakfast and enjoy it. Here are some economical ideas you can prepare quickly and eat on the go.

As we grow older we look forward to the changes that life brings -- retirement, grandchildren, financial security and travel. Other changes we might not accept so readily are the aches and pains and mental slowdowns that leave us longing for the good old days of our youth.