It’s autumn’s inevitable rite of passage. The leaves will fall, and you will be out in the yard raking them up. According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), 38,000 adults were injured in raking-related injuries in 2012.  While leaf raking can actually be good exercise and a great excuse to get outdoors, using a little caution will keep the leaves off your turf — and you happy and healthy.

According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), about 25 million (or roughly 8 percent) of US adults have been diagnosed with diabetes. And many more may not even know they have it. Even without the presence of diabetes risk factors, the ADA recommends screening every three years after turning 45. Read on for full details on the risk factors of diabetes, and learn what to expect as you prepare for screening. 

With more than 30 million people in the US currently wearing contact lenses, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), you might be thinking about getting some for yourself. Read on to learn more about contact lenses.

According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), 20 million women and 10 million men in the US will have an eating disorder at some time in their lives. Read on to learn just a few of the many celebs who are honest about their struggles with eating disorders.