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Most of us think of the flu as a respiratory illness, but multiple studies show the inflammation it causes can lead to more serious problems. Find out why, and who is at risk.

Flu shot may help prevent heart attacks I can't stop thinking about what my doctor said when I got my flu shot last fall. I'm a 55-year-old man, and I have a history of high blood pressure. He said the flu shot will give me extra protection against having a heart attack. What is the connection?

Sleep talking can be a sign of low-quality sleep. What causes it, and how can you make it stop?

Why Do People Talk in Their Sleep? Why do some people talk in their sleep? There’s no one clear-cut answer, but experts say there are some clues about what might contribute to it.

No one likes to think about being too sick or hurt to work, but it's smart to plan for the possibility.

Do you have a plan in place if you can't work? Plus: How to get disability insurance if you don't have it through your job.