You're not just sitting on your hands waiting for the recession to end; you're taking steps to financially secure the future for yourself and your loved ones. But there's one important financial planning matter you may be avoiding, and if you are, you're not alone. Here's how to approach the delicate topic of preplanning a funeral.

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.

Sore muscles, joint pain and mental slowdowns might seem inevitable as you grow older. But what if degeneration wasn't a part of the aging process? Staying active is key for a healthy lifestyle, but what else can you do for your body as it ages?

You always lock house and car doors behind you, and take your daily power walk during the daylight. But what personal safety precautions do you take when you enter environments you assume are secure - like the cemetery or shopping mall? Here are some tips for staying safe in seemingly secure places.

When preparing your home for the golden years, there are many ways to ensure that each room in the house is comfortable and secure, so you can live safe, sound and solo.

Do you ever feel dizzy or lightheaded and have no idea why? The problem could be caused by a common condition called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). For sufferers, there is now a simple solution.

Has the charm of having a backyard pool worn off for you? Here are some ways to make it fun again.