The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse offers tips to help IBS sufferers control their symptoms. For many, watching their diet, managing Stress and avoiding known triggers can help reduce IBS symptoms. (MORE)

Feeling sluggish and irritable during the day? It could be you aren’t getting enough sleep. Work, household chores, family responsibilities and social obligations can make falling asleep or staying asleep difficult. (MORE)

You can learn a lot about your heart with a few simple numbers. When you know what numbers indicate a strong, healthy heart, you can set goals to reduce your risk for heart disease and stroke. (MORE)

In 1934, scientists observed that lab rats fed a calorie-restricted diet had twice the lifespan of other rats. Those observations, reported the following year, launched a line of inquiry that continues to intrigue scientists today. (MORE)

Here’s a quick-fix Chicken Casserole that’s lower in fat and sodium and higher in fiber than the usual variety. This one-dish meal combines savory sautéed vegetables, low-fat sour cream, “healthy” mushroom soup and a fiber-rich topping for a balanced family dinner that bakes in 30 minutes. (MORE)