While birch pollen is the most common cause of spring allergies in Alaska, according to Dr. Anthony Bonitatibus, there are plenty of medicinal remedies to combat allergic reactions.
As the Executive Director of NAMI Anchorage, Annie Ferry brings lived experience to her mission, offering peer support groups, education and community to Alaskans facing mental health challenges.
Born blind with a progressive eye condition, Bryce Gitzen refuses to let vision loss slow him down. Thanks to a grant from The Hartford to Challenge Alaska, he received a new tandem bike that's helping him embrace the freedom of the great outdoors on his own terms.
If your to-do list is growing but your motivation is fading, experts suggest creating a personalized "dopamenu" -- a list of feel-good activities that trigger dopamine to boost focus and productivity.
A decade after bringing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) to Alaska, doctors at Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage continue to transform lives, most recently for veteran David Dean, who wanted a quick recovery and a stronger heart.
Volcanic ash can cause serious respiratory issues for both those with preexisting conditions and healthy individuals, but with proper preparation and precautions, Alaskans can minimize health risks when ashfall occurs.
A unique boxing class offered a BFit and Well in Anchorage called Rock Steady Boxing is helping people with Parkinson's regain strength, mobility, confidence and camaraderie, proving that while the disease may take a lot, it doesn't get to take everything.
