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.