health

A cardiac surgeon who has done over 8,000 heart procedures says loneliness is just as dangerous to your heart as smoking. That one might surprise you.

Washington State is reminding outdoor and farm workers that wildfire smoke carries fine particles that can reach the bloodstream — and cloth masks won't stop them. N95 respirators are the minimum protection recommended.

No blood test required — a doctor who works with older adults every day says the real clues show up in the small, quiet moments of daily life.

Just about one-third of adults throughout Washington (and the rest of the country) are sleep-deprived. If you’re reading this, odds are that it's you.

A simple tweak to your grocery list could add years to your life. It’s all about those little changes we can make every day.

As we cozy up for the winter, local experts remind us that sunscreen isn't just for summer fun—it's a year-round essential for skin health.

Ever noticed how those healthy-looking snacks can sometimes be hiding a not-so-healthy secret? Let’s peel back the labels together.

It seems the shadows of the past are creeping back, as TB cases rise in our communities—let's break down what this means for local health.

We here in Washington know the importance of walking, and kudos to us here in the Evergreen State because we were in the Top...

Depression among friends and family members can hit without warning, and in many cases, it’s hard to pinpoint a particular reason (or reasons) for it.