Hillary Floren

1 week ago | kvia.com | Hillary Floren

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Contrary to previous studies, new research shows that using technology could slow dementia. With the first generation of people exposed widely to technology now approaching old age, how has its use affected their risk of cognitive decline? That’s a question researchers from two Texas universities sought to answer in a new meta-analysis study, a review of previous studies, published Monday in the journal Nature Human Behavior.

1 week ago | kvia.com | Hillary Floren

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) --   New research suggests having a cat or a dog could improve your well-being as much as being married or meeting up regularly with friends and family. The study was published in the journal "Social Indicators Research."  It's well documented that pets offer companionship, reduce stress and provide a sense of purpose, bu this study found having a pet could help with life satisfaction as much as having more money.

2 weeks ago | kvia.com | Hillary Floren

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The road to recovery from drug addiction is challenging, and not always easy to navigate. Doug and Terri Rutter know that all too well. Their 30-year old son Rylie died last year from an accidental fentanyl overdose, after years of trying to get sober. The Rutters created the Rylie V Rutter Foundation. It's goal is to provide treatment scholarships, sober living, job training and other services to help those striving for recovery.

3 weeks ago | kvia.com | Hillary Floren

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A Borderland family is heartbroken after losing their son to an accidental fentanyl overdose. Rylie Rutter was 30 years old when he lost his years-long struggle with addiction, which was filled with highs and lows for the whole family. His parents, Terri and Doug Rutter, sat down with me to talk about his struggles, and how they are determined after his death to make a difference for others fighting addiction in El Paso. They created the Rylie V Rutter Foundation.

3 weeks ago | kvia.com | Hillary Floren

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Students at eight local schools are a lot more in touch with their feelings these days, and they know how to deal with stress. Now, due to the success of the program that taught the kids these life-changing skills, it's expanding to even more schools. The initiative launched last year to reimagine and transform El Paso schools just received a hefy grant of $250,000 to expand and help even more students.