Your Life Your Health

Experts give advice on the best ways to combat fall allergies.(KSL TV)...
Emma Benson

How to treat fall allergies

The itchy eyes, the runny nose — those pesky seasonal allergies can be irritating.
7 days ago
Ellie Bosley and her mother Ashley Bosley eating a meal that was prepared for her....
Emma Benson

Simple ways to help your child eat healthier

Parents know it can be tricky getting young kids to acquire a taste for those healthier alternatives to sugary snacks, so here are some tricks to develop those health habits.
13 days ago
Linda Rich, 77, and Diana Johnson, 68, became fast friends when they first met two years ago, thank...
Emma Benson

Papa companionship services providing social connection for seniors

When Diana Johnson and Linda Rich first met two years ago, they became fast friends, thanks to Select Health's service, 'Papa Pals.'
19 days ago
Madison Gill began her long journey to recovery in 2022 after being nearly paralyzed in a car accid...
Emma Benson

‘She proved everybody wrong’: Hurricane High graduate’s road to recovery following devastating accident

A Hurricane High School student survived a serious accident and was left paralyzed, but that didn't deter her from wanting to walk across the graduation stage.
26 days ago
(FILE) A woman and her child in the waiting room of a doctor's office....
Emma Benson

Add routine vaccines to your child’s back-to-school checklist

After a summer of fun, it's time to return to the classroom. But back to school means back to germs.
1 month ago
An MRI image of Tom Evans colon using new tool that converts the MRI into a three-dimensional image...
Emma Benson

Intermountain Health first in nation to use new 3D ‘map’ for colorectal cancer surgery

A Utah man is the very first patient in the nation to have benefited from new 3D technology that helps doctors with complex cancer surgeries.
1 month ago
Danni and K.C. Seeley. (Seeleys)...
Emma Benson

When a stroke strikes, every second counts

K.C. Seeley and his wife, Danni, were getting ready to go to the gym one morning when he started feeling off. Danni knew time was of the essence, as every second counts during a stroke.
2 months ago
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Emma Benson

Heading to the lake? Don’t forget these water safety tips

Summer means fun in the water. But as you're out recreating, remember – accidents can happen in an instant.
2 months ago
"Way to Wellness" is a CDC-approved diabetes prevention program through Intermountain Health. The y...
Emma Benson

Intermountain program helping patients find their ‘Way to Wellness’

'Way to Wellness' is a CDC-approved diabetes prevention program through Intermountain Health. "It helps them to actually become more independent in their health," Melanie Holden, a registered dietitian nutritionist at Intermountain Health, said.
2 months ago
It's a fun way to celebrate Independence Day, but experts are reminding us: if not 
 handled proper...
Emma Benson

Fireworks safety tips for Fourth of July

It's a fun way to celebrate Independence Day, but experts are reminding us: if not handled properly, fireworks can be dangerous.
2 months ago
The new comprehensive cancer center at Intermountain McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden....
Emma Benson

New Intermountain cancer center brings care to northern Utah patients

When it comes to treating cancer, having access to state-of-the-art specialized care near you can make all the difference.
3 months ago
Tom Nehring practicing his punches against a punching bag with another boxer....
Emma Benson and Michael Houck, KSL TV

‘This is medicine for me’: A Utah man is battling Parkinson’s with boxing

An interactive class is helping those effected by Parkinson’s disease by keeping them active with boxing.
3 months ago
(FILE) An audiologist preforming an a  hearing test. (KSL TV)...
Emma Benson

Listen up! The health consequences of untreated hearing loss

Around 600,000 people in Utah have hearing loss, but many may not realize they do until they're tested and how it can affect their health.
3 months ago
Kenneth Applegate was diagnosed with high blood pressure. (Courtesy: Kenneth Applegate)...
Emma Benson

Utah dad’s journey from hypertension to health

At age 25, Applegate was diagnosed with high blood pressure. At first, he didn't think it was a big deal, until things became more serious.
3 months ago
Jeremy Ward, a dad diagnosed with sleep apnea, poses with his family. (Courtesy: Jeremy Ward)...
Emma Benson

Utah man finds sleep apnea relief with Inspire sleep therapy

Utah dad of six and avid biker was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea. It wasn't until he received the Inspire implant that he found relief.
3 months ago
We're all guilty of slouching in our chairs. But did you know poor posture can cause serious health...
Emma Benson

Straightening up: How your posture affects your health

We're all guilty of slouching in our chairs. But did you know poor posture can cause serious health issues?
4 months ago
Linda Campbell showing the Breast MRI where doctors found her breast cancer....
Emma Benson

Breast MRI is helping detect cancer in high-risk patients

Intermountain Health is working on new advances in breast cancer screening by transforming early detection.
4 months ago
The ABCs of checking for melanoma....
Emma Benson

Sun safety reminders for Skin Cancer Awareness Month

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and Utah has one of the highest rates of melanoma, about twice the national average.
4 months ago
Dr. Adam Balls out on a run with his daughter as part of his self-care routine....
Emma Benson

400 days and counting: ER doc’s exercise streak improves his mental health

A Utah doctor is encouraging everyone to join him in getting into an exercise routine to help with their mental health.
4 months ago
A family photo of the Grover family, who has three kids with autism....
Emma Benson

Utah family shares their experience with three boys who have autism

April is Autism Acceptance Month, and a Utah family wants share their personal experience of learning to adapt and grow with the disorder.
5 months ago
Marc Dunbabin, got his second chance at life with his family thanks to a bone marrow donor....
Emma Benson

Utah dad gets second chance at life thanks to bone marrow transplant

Utah dad hopes to meet the person who gave him second chance at life thanks to a bone marrow transplant.
5 months ago
Walking is one way to exercise and manage stress....
Emma Benson

Get moving: How to manage stress with exercise 

If not managed well, stress can cause serious health problems. So, how can you exercise to manage stress?
5 months ago
Rebecca Page has worked hard to get her children on a regular sleep routine....
Ken Fall and Emma Benson

How to keep your kids on a regular sleep routine to reduce stress

Experts emphasize that sleep is therapy, both physically and emotionally, which is why it's important to keep you and your kids on a regular sleep routine.
5 months ago
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Emma Benson

Finding relief for seasonal allergies

For many people – about 1 in 4 adults – spring allergies are inevitable. Dr. Glen Porter, an allergist with Intermountain Health, said you don't have to be miserable.
5 months ago

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