According to the Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 4,180 reported cases of West Nile Virus in the United States, with 149 being fatal in 2006. Because of the increased concern about disease spread by flying insects, it is important to find a way to protect yourself and your family.

For sheer learning potential, the brain of a child surpasses any man-made super computer. Researchers and child development experts agree there are a number of ways parents can help children make the most of their natural brainpower. Here are some tips.

The single fastest-growing segment of the student population is the proportion of students aged 25 and older. There are as many motivations for returning to college as an older student as there are, well, students, but when asked, many non-traditional college students give one of several reasons.

It’s no surprise that mothers want the best for their children, but are they setting the bar too high when it comes to their own expectations of themselves as parents? One in three mothers admit to setting expectations for themselves as parents that are “unrealistic.”

Online learning has gone mainstream, so how do you choose the online program that’s right for you?

Three out of four Americans know someone who is or has been a victim of domestic violence. While it impacts many, few discuss the issue.

It's only natural to feel a little down about being stuck inside all day when the weather is cooling down and becoming very comfortable. If you do have a case of the indoor work blues, here are some ways to cheer yourself up.