As the weather begins to change this fall season, it’s time to think about a different kind of fall. About 50% of adults in their eighties fall down in any given year either in their home or on slick surfaces, according to officials.
With school in session for more than a month now, kids have had plenty of time to share germs and other crawly bugs. Studies show head lice is a common risk this time of year.
High school sports are in full swing this fall and with them, the risk of a concussion is high. For Your Life Your Health, Aley Davis reports on the signs and symptoms parents should be aware of before their child walks on the field.
Pain is a necessary signal our bodies send to alert us that something is wrong, but sometimes never-ending pain can be debilitating. One Park City woman is developing strategies to learn how to cope when the pain doesn’t go away.
Pool days are coming to a close with the start of school approaching, but the sun is still shining and the risk of developing a deadly form of skin cancer is very real. One South Jordan man knows firsthand.
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive nervous system disorder affecting an individual's every movement. Experts say there is currently no cure, but staying active is one way to fight back.
Working out consistently and not seeing results on the scale can be extremely frustrating, but paying attention to a different number could be the answer.
Managing pain can be a long road, especially when you are tired of constantly taking painkillers. One Utah woman who turned to traditional Chinese medicine for relief instead.
Bench pressing or lifting heavy weights in the gym can be intimidating and overwhelming, but health experts agree there are benefits, especially for women, to picking up a set of dumbbells.
Suicide can be difficult to talk about but it's something a Lehi woman isn't shying away from even after losing her husband to it. Dani Bates said one night in March, her husband didn’t come home.
Boaters are getting away to the lake over the long holiday weekend. Sadly, fatal crashes involving trucks pulling a trailer are two times higher during the summer months. Brush up on the basics before you hit the road.
It's easy for growing kids to sneak into the pantry for a quick snack, but one Utah stay-at-home dad is prepared to make sure those choices are healthy.
It may be tempting to only exercise your biceps or quads when you’re on a time crunch at the gym. If you’re not careful, you could forget some of the most important muscles, including your core.
Formal exercise at a gym or aerobics class isn’t for everyone, but there are still ways to stay active. One group is throwing it back to elementary school to remind you.
Spring means warmer weather, beautiful flowers, and sometimes lots of sneezing and coughing. If you're tired of taking antihistamines for allergies, there's a treatment option for that.
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — The daily grind of sitting at a desk Monday through Friday can get old pretty quickly. Try mixing up the workday with these simple stretches you can do at your desk. Healthy habits from the start From swimming, biking, and surfing, to hiking and golfing, Mark Olsen can’t seem to […]
Healthy habits go beyond just diet and physical exercise — stimulating our brains is just as important. One young mother has found a way to keep her family's minds active together.
With plenty of sunshine out, one Orem family is kicking off the gardening season early this year to celebrate Earth Week. They hope to reap the health benefits of getting their hands in the dirt.
The thought of finishing a triathlon feels overwhelming to many: biking 112 miles, running a full marathon, and even swimming. But two women in Tremonton are tackling it a different way.