Healthy Living

Safety while on the water is on every parent's mind when their child is entering a lake, river, or pool. But many people don't realize that drowning can still happen when they're not on the water.

Men live on average five years less than women do. Maybe that statistic is not surprising to you, but there are ways in which men can add longevity to their life.

After we broke records here in Washington with triple-digit temperatures doctors are now warning about too much sun exposure. 

Normal sleep probably cannot be defined by most people. Take snoring for example. A lot of people snore and do nothing about it. Doctors say that snoring can lead to serious health issues like stroke or even erectile dysfunction.

Things may be returning to normal after the coronavirus pandemic, but how will children's immune systems respond to the reopening?

With temperatures reaching triple digits in some parts of the West, doctors say it's important to watch for signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

A Kirkland firefighter is working to break the stigma surrounding mental health and encouraging other men to be open about mental health and PTSD.

When it comes to our kids, there's still a lot of uncertainty because our children are unvaccinated. 

In this week's Healthy Living, we're checking in with a physical therapist about how to alleviate that pain by showing you five easy stretches you can do anytime, anywhere.

What you thought was the "baby blues" seems to be lasting longer than expected or maybe you're not feeling quite like yourself. In this week's Healthy Living, we're talking to new moms and even dads who might be suffering from postpartum depression.

We are heading in the right direction when it comes to the pandemic, but for many of us, the lingering effects of the stress and fatigue will stick around.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we're working to dispel the stigma associated with mental illness.

In this week’s Healthy Living, we’re breaking down some common weight loss mistakes people make, and how you can get back on track.

Pandemic pain: Added stress and even unusual workspaces can create problems for our bodies. Doctors are urging people to find alternatives to treating pain instead of prescription medication.

April is Donate Life Month with a renewed push to encourage Americans to become organ donors.

New numbers from the CDC show nearly half of us have delayed getting necessary care because of the pandemic.

New research suggests the pandemic has had a profoundly negative impact on pregnant mothers and their newborn babies. Stillbirths and deaths are up by 1/3 across the nation.

Coughing in public is something most of us have desperately tried to avoid throughout this pandemic. If you have allergies, that may feel like an impossible task right now.

More kids are back to playing organized sports now that restrictions are starting to ease, and with that inevitable means sports injuries.

It has been a long, challenging year for students and parents struggling to make at-home learning part of their everyday life. Now, life as we know it is changing again with the return of in-person instruction.