Consider the number of Americans injured in yard work accidents every autumn and you may begin to suspect that "fall" is actually short for "pitfall." Here are some tips for avoiding common fall mishaps like back injuries, tumbles from ladders and lawn mower accidents.

Traditional LASIK has taken the public by storm as a way to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness and the blurriness called astigmatism. But the National Aeronautics and Space Agency (NASA) was not convinced until recently that LASIK (a form of refractive surgery) was for anyone with space aspirations. All that changed last fall when NASA announced it would now accept astronaut applicants from people who had undergone LASIK.

The idea of customization is nothing new; American diners have always been inclined to make their own choices when it comes to what goes into (and on top of) their entrees. But as more and more restaurants make the idea of customization their focus, the trend is making its way into our homes at a rapid pace. Here are some ideas you can try in your home.

As summer arrives and temperatures rise, beauty routines become increasingly challenged by heat, humidity and other seasonal factors. Looking great during summer months isn't hard - it just requires smart preparation.

Summer is synonymous with outdoor picnics, barbeques and entertaining family and friends. This year, instead of grilling up the same barbeque staples, experiment with tapas-style recipes that are light and sensible and embrace the flavors of the season. Your guests will sure be satisfied by these, small, tasty and distinctive food choices.

Does your heart ever beat irregularly? Perhaps you get an occasional flutter, or your heart races or beats slow for a short amount of time. For most people, these occasional, irregular heartbeats are common and harmless. However, when these irregular heartbeats (or heart rhythms) are combined with a diagnosis of heart failure, a condition in which the heart doesn't pump blood through the body as well as it should, consider these irregular heartbeats a warning sign.

Most of us associate botulinum toxin, also known as Botox with the cosmetic treatment of facial wrinkles. But did you know that neurologists have safely used it to treat serious medical conditions for over 28 years? Here are some unknown ways this treatment is making a real difference in people's lives.