Veteran’s Day is approaching, and Military City USA is doing its part in honoring and serving veterans by offering free services.

San Antonio Sports ACTIVATE is offering free fitness and wellness sessions to help improve overall health and wellness.

It's normal to forget some things, but some of your bad habits may be causing you to become more forgetful.

With burnout, money issues, and family problems women are struggling, and a new survey suggests that it's only getting worse.

A new trend called exercise snacking is changing the game. It involves incorporating short bursts of activity.

Studies show that a third to a half of older adults are dehydrated, which can be detrimental to their health.

With the pressures of the pandemic, inflation, food costs, and lack of childcare, a record 60 million Americans are now living under one roof with their parents and grandkids.

Researchers at Consumer Reports recently ranked foods based on how many outbreaks, deaths, and illnesses they caused.

No matter how old you are, being an adult can be tricky these days.

It seems there may be a perfect time to do just about everything in your life. Timing is everything.

Seeing the best in every situation may not be the best for your mental health.

A life-saving robotic heart surgery is being credited by one San Antonio area woman for saving her life.

While genetics is the most common cause of hair loss in men and women, there are many other factors that can cause you to shed.

The internet provides us with useful information, but not everything you read is true. Especially when it comes to your health.

Sunday marks the last day of San Antonio Sports’ Fiesta FitFest at UTSA.

Forgetting appointments, losing your train of thought, feeling overwhelmed by making decisions or accomplishing a task, are all signs of cognitive decline.

A mid-day nap can boost memory, improve job performance, lift your mood, make you more alert, and ease stress.

Metabolism is the process of your body changing food into energy. It is often said that the metabolism you’re born with is the metabolism you are stuck with for life.

Sleep specialists from Stanford University claim that while we all have genetic tendency to prefer morning or night, anyone can wake up earlier and enjoy doing so.

With singles being more thoughtful and taking a healthier approach to finding a significant other, people are not looking for a casual hook-up, but rather a longtime partner.

Cancer can affect anyone at any time, but spotting some of the less obvious symptoms early on may mean the difference between life and death.

Things like project deadlines, family drama, and packed schedules can add a lot of stress to someone’s day. But research shows not all stress is actually bad for you.

Many Americans are starting the new year with a resolution to abstain from alcohol for a month. The trend is called, “Dry January.”

Determining the easier gender to raise depends on who you ask.

Some doctors fear that too many expectant moms and new moms are falling through the cracks and not getting the healthcare they need.

Some self compassion can go a long way in helping to achieve any goals or resolutions set out for 2023.

Most people would agree working out in your twenties is a lot different than working out in your seventies. There is a best workout for every decade.

There are some simple ways to make your favorite not-so-healthy holiday foods, healthier.

Osteoporosis is responsible for about two-million broken bones each year. But your diet could protect you.

The topic of consent has made headlines a lot lately. But now, parents are using the term to describe how they raise their kids.

Gossip... it's an emotional charge that can help spark a dull day. But experts say that the urge to purge the dirt on others could be harmful to your health.

More kids and teenagers are getting hooked on nicotine. So what’s reason for the spike?

The nonprofit Soldier Songs and Voices San Antonio is giving veterans and the military a space where they can be creative and express themselves.

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Today, more than 30 million people in the US are living with type 2 diabetes.

The American Heart Association recommends eating four handfuls, or one and a half ounces, of unsalted nuts per week.

It’s estimated that one in 10 people have dyslexia. It’s a learning impairment that causes problems with reading, writing, and spelling.

October is domestic violence awareness month. Studies show one in four women are in a physically abusive relationship.

The nonprofit’s mission is to help people reach their highest potential, gain self-confidence and self-esteem through equine oriented activities.

Research shows there are some habits that may increase your chances of raising a kid who turns into a successful adult.

Earn-a-Bike is a local nonprofit aimed at helping kids and families in the San Antonio area learn about healthy lifestyles, being active as well as responsibility.

A local nonprofit has been dedicated to making sure people in the food and beverage industry have access to affordable mental health services and support groups.

Through the month of October there are numerous events going on where you can step up and help out.

A local nonprofit is working with schools across the city to create gardens and teach kids about healthy eating and the science of gardening.

Parental burnout is nothing new. Throughout history, moms and dads everywhere have experienced stress and anxiety associated with parenting.

50.2 million Americans deal with chronic pain daily. That’s one in five Americans who live with debilitating chronic pain.

Not only can depression impact mental wellbeing, but it also interferes with the ability to complete physical job tasks about 20 percent of the time.

According to a study from Oxford University, men and women start losing friends around the age of 25. Making new friends and maintaining friendships gets harder each year we get older.

Research suggests overparenting can stunt a child’s development and cause them to become too dependent.

While 80% of women have healthy pregnancies and deliveries, experts say rates of complications are on rise.

How do you know if what you're feeling is anxiety or stress? And what can you do if you or someone you love is starting to feel overwhelmed?

Those easy, quick, and cheap options are fueling an obesity epidemic in kids.

Sleep is not a luxury. It’s critical for good health, especially heart health.

The key for seniors to live their best life and keep doing the things they love is to have a medical team monitoring their health and lifestyle on a regular basis.

One in eight couples has trouble getting pregnant. But is fertility always a woman’s issue?

Home renovating can be a fun project. But did you know the right living environment can put you in a better mood?

Maintaining a clean house can go a long way in keeping your allergies in check, but how you clean can make them worse.

The Center for Health Care Services is having a fundraiser to help fight the stigma around mental health.

When the sudden onset of a physical injury requires immediate medical attention, what do you do while you wait for first responders?

Research is showing there are plenty of downsides when it comes to using your phone too much around your kids.

May is skin cancer awareness month and dermatologists are working to bring awareness to this deadly disease.

May is Stroke Awareness Month and every year more 795,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke.

Falls aren’t just the leading cause of injury in adults 65 and older but also in almost all age groups. An estimated 684,000 fatal falls occur each year, making it the second leading cause of unintentional death, after road traffic injuries. A range of interventions exists to prevent falls, and one of them is yoga.

It’s not always your diet and lack of exercise that can cause you to gain weight.

It has been proven that working out positively impacts our mental health but when does a healthy desire turn into an obsession?

We all know eating right and exercising are key to staying healthy. But can flexing our creative muscles help us thrive as we age? Research from the national institute on aging suggests participating in the arts may improve not only our physical well-being, but our mental health, as well. And now, one woman is getting the elderly off their recliners and into ballet class.

Having a hobby may be more important than you realize.

Do you feel like your inner voice is always tearing you down? You’re not alone. Eighty percent of people’s thoughts per day are negative.

Sleep. We all need it, but most of us can’t seem to get enough of it. And not getting enough quality sleep could spell disaster for your health.

It’s well known that risk of heart disease, diabetes, and even cancer can be passed down from parents to their kids, but what about some other health conditions?

A healthy diet is important for everyone. But certain foods are particularly beneficial for helping issues that affect women.

If you’re on a budget, and wanting to eat healthy, you’re in luck. Here are some of the cheapest, healthiest foods you can eat, according to healthline.com.

When trying to trim your waist line, there’s a few foods that you will want to avoid, even though they are cheap and easy to come by.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women across the country. In the United States, someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds.

We’ve made it to the end of February, a crucial time in the year when it comes to sticking to resolutions set on January 1.

Whether you’re cooking up something simple or creating a masterpiece there’s some things everybody needs to know.

Experts warn there is a very fine line between trying to lose weight and developing a life-threatening eating disorder.

School, work, games, meetings, work, dinner, chores… and so much more. If it feels like your work is never done, you’re probably right.

With advances in technology and knowledge in the medical field, cancer is no longer a death sentence and there are things you can do to prevent getting it later.

Too much time on a digital screen can have long-term consequences on your vision.

The Alzheimer’s Association San Antonio & South Texas Chapter had a successful year last year, and that was in part due to a fundraising effort for the group started as a sibling rivalry on social media.

Researchers from the University of Waterloo are revealing just how detrimental the pandemic has been for multi-child families.

The Texas Kidney Foundation is giving away thousands of kidney disease testing kits.

It’s the time of year for sneezing, coughing, and blowing your nose. But what actually works when it comes to easing symptoms of the common cold?

How does weather and longer nights impact your health? Here are some simple ways to avoid the winter blues.

We’ve all had skin that looks uneven, is acne prone, or wrinkly, but what if how we’ve been told to take care of our skin isn’t true?

Here are some things to do now to help you stay on track for your goals come January.

We've all heard of early birds and night owls, but which is the better schedule to adopt?

San Antonio non-profits are providing resources amid a national emergency in children's mental health.

Every minute someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease

Tune in Monday, September 13, at 2 p.m. as KSAT 12 anchor David Sears kicks off a reintroduction of the 'New You' series with a health and wellness town hall.

There are some habits that the experts consider off limits

Negative prenatal stress may impact a baby into adulthood, research suggests

Experts encourage putting a familiar ritual in place before panic-inducing activities to help achieve calm

Americans are in a rush to do just about everything. But psychologists are uncovering that being in a constant hurry may actually be a sickness of its own.

About 2.5 million Americans are prescribed stimulants like Adderall or Ritalin, studies show.

About three quarters of all mental illness cases begin by age 24, and stigma is the number one reason why people don’t seek help. But two friends from the University of Michigan are trying to change that.

With an infrared sauna, you sweat out 20% of toxins and 80% of water

Education scientists say the physical and mental burden of having to pay extra attention to what others say can be exhausting.

New research from Harvard University has found the key to a longer life is five servings of fruits and vegetables per day.

Research shows millennials tend to have higher rates of depression than other generations. So, what’s causing the generational burnout and are there ways to help?