Putting together the perfect celebration can feel like a chore, but there's no reason that you can't hold your holiday party and enjoy it, too.

When Americans travel, they tend to go from point A to B. Planes, trains and buses will transport you to sites, but among security checks, long lines and little leg space, the journey can become a pain.

Proton therapy, a radiation therapy that is growing in popularity among cancer patients, promises astounding results. Thanks to NBC correspondent George Lewis' "prostate diary" report on The Today Show, Americans now know more about the advantages of proton therapy.

Life-changing medical diagnoses often result in social isolation, which can be detrimental to your health. In fact, recent research shows that patients experience more physical pain when they are not connected to a network of support.

Women who eat right and exercise might cite smaller waistlines as motivation, but healthy lifestyles can also cut cancer risk.

High-rise condominiums can provide urban dwellers and beach-front vacationers alike with affordable, comfortable homes. But living in close contact with neighbors can mean unexpected surprises, like floods that cover entire floors -; and often go unnoticed until it is too late.

Halloween means ghost and ghouls, trick-or-treating and lots of sweets. But the spirit of the season can also mean improved vision for those in need.

With steep fuel and energy costs, many Americans might dread holiday spending. Tech toy, designer clothing and accessory prices quickly add up, leaving families short on cash, if not in debt.

According to the American Optometric Association, contact lenses are one of the safest forms of vision correction, if wearers properly maintain their lenses.

Think that teens don't like family meals? Think again. A recent survey of 1,063 teens, conducted by The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University, found that 84 percent of teens prefer dinner with their families, while 13 percent prefer to eat dinner alone.