Your Life, Your Health: Mystery diagnosis
To donate: http://www.gofundme.com/kafwfcIn the summer of 2014, Meghan Gray had just about everything going for her. She was healthy, had a loving husband and their first baby was on the way. Little...
View ArticleYour Life, Your Health: Texting While Walking
You've heard of the dangers of texting while driving -- but what about texting while walking?Most of us are guilty of doing it, more than others. New studies show not only can texting while walking put...
View ArticleYour Life, Your Health: New asthma treatment
Nicole Thompson has battled with chronic severe asthma for most of her life, often ending up in the emergency room because she couldn’t breathe. But thanks to a relatively new procedure, Nicole says...
View ArticleYLYH: Still Time to Join the Freihoferâs Run for Women Training Challenge
This May, CBS6 is proud to a sponsor of the Freihofer’s Run for Women event, now in its 37th year. Morning anchor Julia Dunn is all signed up to run the race – but was a bit hesitant to do so because...
View ArticleYour Life, Your Health: Ideal Protein Diet
Capital Region residents are forging a different relationship with food these days, and shedding some unwanted pounds in the process. Their secret they say is the Ideal Protein Diet; a weight loss plan...
View ArticleYour Life, Your Health: Vertigo Treatment
A new treatment for vertigo may look like someone about to do a somersault. CBS6's Julia Dunn reports on how some people are getting rid of dizziness without any medication.
View ArticleYour Life, Your Health: Organ donation
New York State ranks last in the entire country when it comes to organ donation rates. That’s according to a new study by the University of Pennsylvania and University of Kansas Hospital. It says New...
View ArticleYLYH: Progran helps women -- and thoroughbred horses
CAMBRIDGE -- A new program about emotional fitness is meeting with success in Washington County, and helping women and horses through collaborative healing,Valerie Buck of Long Shadows Farm in...
View ArticleYour Life, Your Health: Teaching kids to play
Summer vacation is just beginning for families throughout the Capital Region this week, but the next school year will be here before you know it. A local program for young children ages 2-5 years old...
View ArticleYLYH: 'Palcohol' is legal, but carries serious risks
Powdered alcohol -- called "palcohol." It's legal, but how safe is it?Local health experts share their concerns regarding this product, which can make an alcoholic beverage in seconds.Even though it...
View ArticleYour Life, Your Health: Indoor pollutants
The EPA says indoor air pollutants fall in the top five environmental risks to public health. Julia Dunn talks to a local mom who is getting proactive about the air in her home.
View ArticleYLYH: Swimmers, take precautions against parasite
Warm temperatures are still tempting people into rivers, lakes, and pools, but there is reason for caution.Crypto-sporidium, a chlorine-resistant parasite, can affect people of all ages, but especially...
View ArticleYour Life Your Health: Kids and backpacks
Students are back in school, and many are carrying their supplies in backpacks. But are they using the backpacks safely?Anne McCloy takes a look, in Your Life Your Health.
View ArticleYour Life, Your Health: Local athlete completes Ironman triathlon
AVERILL PARK -- Athletes will tell you, triathlons are the longest, most intense race in sports. So one of the toughest? Julia Slyer.The 19-year-old recently represented New York in the Ironman World...
View ArticleYour Life, Your Health: How common is Postpartum Depression?
You’ve heard of postpartum depression before – but do you actually know what it is or how common? New York State health experts say 15 percent of women will suffer postpartum during or after pregnancy....
View ArticleYour Life, Your Health: ACL injuries in kids and teens
ACL injuries can be a serious setback for any athlete. Recently, the injury is becoming more and more common with younger athletes -- but why?In tonight's Your Life, Your Health segment, Julia Dunn...
View ArticleYour Life, Your Health: Weight loss journey inspires others
An Albany man who once weighed almost half a ton is hoping his weight-loss journey will inspire others to follow through with their own major life changes. Now weighing just under 300 lbs., Larry Myers...
View ArticleYLYH: 'Fat Biking' is one answer to winter exercise
In tonight's Your Life, Your Health, Julia Dunn looks at a popular new ice and snow activity -- "fat biking."For cycling fans, it's a fun alternative to staying inside and riding a stationary bike.
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