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Nutrition and weight loss

Diabetes nutrition myths debunked: the truth about carbs, fruit, and skipping meals

Think carbs and fruit are off-limits with diabetes? Skipping meals won’t help either. Learn the truth about diabetes nutrition and get practical tips for balanced eating.

Emergency care

Winterize your vehicle: The emergency kit checklist every driver needs

Learn how to winterize your vehicle with a comprehensive emergency kit checklist.

Women's health

Navigating scanxiety: Finding calm during breast cancer screening and treatment

Learn how to manage scanxiety — the stress and uncertainty around breast cancer screenings and results. Discover expert tips, calming strategies, and emotional support resources to help you feel more in control.

Behavioral health

Winning the Mental Game: How Intermountain Health is supporting youth mental wellness in Nevada

Intermountain Health, the Las Vegas Raiders, and The Defensive Line hosted a powerful youth mental wellness event in Nevada—featuring fitness, mindfulness, and real conversations to break the stigma around mental health.

Behavioral health

A parent's guide recognizing and addressing your child's social media struggles

Is your child quietly struggling with online interaction? How to tell if your child is hurting – and what to do

Sports medicine

Back on track: Cedar City caregiver more active thanks to sports medicine

Discover how sports medicine transformed Whitney Nielsen's life, helping her overcome chronic pain and regain mobility

Wellness and preventative medicine

When rest isn’t enough: How to tell if you need physical therapy

Whether you’re recovering from an injury, struggling with ongoing soreness, or just want to move more freely again, physical therapy can help you get there

Pediatrics

Breaking the screen time guilt cycle: A realistic approach for modern parents

Help your children develop a positive relationship with technology while maintaining your sanity

Heart health

Understanding Women's Heart Health: Unique risks, symptoms and prevention strategies

Explore how women's heart health risks differ from men's

Blood Pressure Basics: Why it matters & how to keep it in check

Lets break down blood pressure readings and their importance in preventing heart disease

Heart health

Wearable heart health technology is revolutionizing cardiovascular monitoring

Learn about the latest advancements in heart health tracking and how devices like smartwatches and heart rate monitors can help you stay informed and active

Community benefit

The surprising health benefits of volunteering

Learn how volunteering strengthens your emotional, physical and social well-being

Heart health

Big Timber teen excited for college after undergoing heart surgery

Weston, a high-achieving teenager aiming for a veterinary career, was unexpectedly told he needed urgent heart surgery after his annual check-up revealed signs of heart strain

Pediatrics

Finally! A shot to protect your baby from RSV and hospitalizations

Help protect your baby and ensure they stay healthy throughout the respiratory season

Tips for choosing addiction treatment options for long-term recovery

If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, seeking professional help is the first step toward recovery.

Pregnancy and baby

Learn about the benefits of hypnosis for birth

A new alternative for pain relief during labor

Wellness and preventative medicine

Creating family adventures with parent-friendly services at the zoo

Accessibility options make the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance a welcoming place for all

Wellness and preventative medicine

Keep kids safe around vehicles, windows and water this summer

Soak up the sun with these essential summer safety tips.

Pediatrics

The importance of sports physicals for youth athletes

Safeguard your child’s game with sports physicals before the season.

Sports medicine

Pickleball Safety 101: Expert tips to Keep You in the game

Use these few tweaks to help keep you from getting in a real pickle on the court.

Primary care

What can a primary care provider do for your mental health?

How and why to discuss behavioral health with your primary care provider.

Breathing easy into motherhood with nitrous oxide assisted deliveries

Discover the empowering world and benefits of nitrous oxide-assisted deliveries

How Poor Sleep Affects Your Physical And Mental Health

Here are some things to keep in mind when it comes to getting enough z’s at night.

Wellness and preventative medicine

The Real Health Benefits of Smiling and Laughing

Learn how a simple facial expression can boost our mood and alter our brain chemistry.

Sports medicine

Ski Boot Camp: Moves to prep for skiing season

Prep your joints and muscles for this ski and snowboard season with this set of mobility exercises.

New Technology Helps Keep Breast Cancer from Coming Back

With the help of new technology, doctors can find and treat the stray cancer cells that make cancer come back.

Patient Credits Intermountain Health Cardiologists: 'They Gave Me My Life Back'

An alternative to open-heart surgery helped Ken Criter resume normal activities within two weeks.

Top 10 Myths about Heart Health

Tacking misinformation around cardiovascular topics isn't for the faint of heart.

Wellness and preventative medicine

Try Bedtime Yoga For Less Stress And Better Sleep

Yoga helps calm the body, slow the breath, focus on the present and prepare for sleep.

Breaking Down Stigma and Building Awareness Around Mental Health

Mental illness is common. Nearly one in five Americans have mental illness. Clint Thurgood, director of Crisis Service at Intermountain Healthcare talks about why it’s important to talk openly about our mental health and how we can work together to overcome the stigma around mental health.

Getting Help With Your Mental Health

Learn about the free resources you can use to improve your mental health and wellbeing.

What is Sleep Apnea and Why is it a Concern?

Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder that disrupts an individual’s rest. During periods of sleep, you actually stop breathing, sometimes missing hundreds of breaths of oxygen – oxygen your body and brain desperately need. If left untreated, it and can cause serious health concerns.

The Physical Side of Anxiety

Anxiety is a mental health condition and prevalent as 40 million in the U.S. have some form of anxiety. Yet the symptoms are not reserved to just psychological.

Talk Like a Man: The Language of Male Mental Health

The mental health needs of men are very similar to those of women, but working with men often requires a very different approach, according to Dr. Ken Weigand, a clinical psychologist at the Budge Clinic in Logan.

A Patient's Journey Through Thyroid Cancer

It’s often easy to ignore symptoms like fatigue and simply chalk them up to our modern, harried lifestyles. But, it’s important to take stock in what your body is telling you and discuss symptoms with your primary care doctor when those vague feelings of something being “not quite right” come up.

Keeping Your Brain Healthy As You Age

There are many health-related issues that occur through aging. The body and mind begin to break down and slow down. You may feel physical changes in your bones, muscles, and heart while changes in your brain’s function, such as memory loss and motor skills, might be more subtle.

Better Than Sunscreen: Dress Your Kids in UV Protective Clothing

A sunburn in childhood can dramatically increase your chance of skin cancer later. UV protective clothing and sunblock are the best defense against UV rays.

Better Heart Health Means More Birthdays... and That's a Good Thing

There's a sort-of consensus out there that once you hit a certain age, you don't really look forward to your birthdays. Especially when you hit 40, 50, 60 or higher. David Larsen, one of the firefighters competing in the 2014 My Heart Challenge, celebrated his 40th birthday this past week

Better health starts with addressing social issues

Many non-medical factors like housing instability, food insecurity, violence and many more can affect health.

The Benefits of Recovery – It Does Your Body (AND YOUR GAME) Good

As the fall sports season comes to a close, some of you may start to think of upcoming tournaments, travel plans, and holidays. For athletes and parents, now is the time to think…recovery.

The benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a medical treatment that enhances the body’s natural healing processes by providing the body with extra oxygen. 

Pregnancy and baby

Benefits (and risks) of Exercising While You're Pregnant

Contrary to popular belief, getting pregnant doesn’t mean you have to give up exercise for nine months.

Be active: Prevent heart disease

Being physically active is an important component to preventing heart disease, the nation's No. 1 killer.  To improve overall cardiovascular health, we suggest at least 150 minutes per week of moderate exercise.

Baby Essentials for the Hospital and Beyond

Being prepared with a hospital bag full of essentials long before your baby comes will give you time afterward to do what you really want: snuggle your baby.

Anorexia Nervosa: A Deadly Disease

Netflix recently released a film focusing on a young woman's battle with anorexia, To The Bone. One of Intermountain's experts, Liz Joy, MD, goes over the disease and treatment.

An Innovative Heart Procedure for Linda

Intermountain specialists have pioneered leading-edge heart advances for decades, benefitting patients like Linda Smith, one of the first recipients of a new-generation aortic valve replacement.

Alternative Communication Ideas for Individuals With Autism

Many individuals on the autism spectrum do not even have the use of basic gestures to help them get their needs across

Seasonal Allergies During Pregnancy

As springtime approaches, so does allergy season. Many pregnant women are faced with this common problem, yet are uncertain about what they can do to minimize their symptoms while keeping their unborn baby safe.

All the Rage: Healthy Ways to Respond to Anger

Traffic. Unrealistic deadlines. Hunger. Technology problems. Financial concerns. Rudeness. Being criticized. A million things can rile you up and cause you to blow your top.

AHA16: An Opportunity for the World's Top Heart Researchers to Collaborate

The American Heart Association's 2016 Scientific Sessions in New Orleans will bring together science, technology and networking opportunities for heart clinicians and researchers from around the world.

How to Help a Spouse Suffering From Postpartum Depression

When it comes to postpartum depression, a spouse can do a lot to support their partner. It may not be easy, and it may not be pleasant, but a spouse can help their partner overcome - or at least live with postpartum depression and anxiety.

Advantages and Health Risks Associated with Doping in Sports

It’s human nature to want to succeed and be better, which prompts some athletes to participate in doping, the illegal use of athletic performance-enhancing drugs. Doping is an increasing issue with athletes of all ages.

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Achieving a Heart-Healthy Diet

Interesting in eating a more heart-healthy diet? Here's how to get started.

Addiction is a Dark Time, but Dayspring is the Dawn

If you struggle with addiction or know someone who does, overcoming it may feel impossible. But there’s hope. This story follows a man’s 13-year journey through addiction and how he beat the odds with the help of supportive caregivers at IH Addiction Medicine & Recovery (formerly Dayspring) at LDS Hospital.

A Team-Based Approach to Mental Health Integration in Primary Care

Long before patient-centered medical homes or accountable care organizations were buzzwords, Salt Lake City–based Intermountain Healthcare was looking at all of the points of care that could improve the health of patients in its system. It did not take long to identify mental health as a problem.

A Pinch of Salt or Less

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “about 90% of Americans eat more sodium than is recommended for a healthy diet. Too much sodium increases a person’s risk for high blood pressure. High blood pressure often leads to heart disease and stroke.”

A Little About PPD – Postpartum Depression

If you’ve just had a baby, you may be struggling with a heightened mindset of sadness. While feeling a little down for a few weeks after giving birth is normal, here are some questions you might have if you’re concerned that it may be more than just the “baby blues.”

A Healthy Heart Starts With An Active Lifestyle

Every year about 700,000 Americans have a heart attack, according to the Centers for Disease Control. A heart attack can happen to anyone at  anytime. However, many people think it’ll never happen to them. The data suggests otherwise. 

A Healthy Dose of Fear is Normal

Fear — there’s an entire holiday, film industry, and book genre dedicated to it. It’s something all have experienced, and some even seek it out. But what is fear and how does it affect our bodies?

A Decade of Improving Heart Health

The 100-Day Heart Challenge program has been going strong at Utah Valley Hospital over the last decade. And though the program itself has evolved over the years, the results have proven that changing your lifestyle is the best way to improve your health.

9 Things Happy Parents Do To Raise Happy Children

Children have a way of pushing their parents to the limit of their patience – and beyond, which leaves both parent and child frustrated. The good news is, when it comes to children, a little preparation can help.

9 Tips to Prevent Skin Cancer

9 Tips to Prevent Skin Cancer

9 Useful Pregnancy Snacks

I’ve tried to find a few healthy and easy grab and go snacks that I can quickly eat when I realize I haven’t eaten in a while or I start to feel a little sick. Here are a few of my favs.

7 Ways to Boost Your Mood With Food

If you've ever experienced guilt from eating food, you've experienced first-hand how food can impact your mood.

7 Ways to Show Your Love for Your Heart

Heart disease is the number 1 killer in the United States. However, most of these deaths are preventable by following a few simple tips from the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute in Murray and the American Heart Association.

Behavioral health

7 Ways to Overcome Depression Without Medication

The standard medical treatment for depression includes antidepressant medications, such as Lexapro or Zoloft.  These medications can be helpful if you’re struggling with depression. However, antidepressants do not always resolve depressive symptoms and can also have unwanted side effects. 

7 Unconventional Ways to Squeeze in More Exercise

Workouts can be tough. But exercise doesn’t have to be. For a healthier lifestyle, being active is the key, and it doesn’t much matter what that physical activity is. So if running a half marathon seems overwhelming to you, try one of these unconventional ways to squeeze more exercise into your week.

7 Tips to Surviving a Summer Pregnancy

Summer is here and with it comes scorching temps and stifling heat. Now imagine how an expectant mama is handling the heat.

7 simple steps for a healthier life – and heart

The American Heart Association has defined ideal cardiovascular health based on seven risk factors (Life's Simple 7) that people can improve through lifestyle changes.

7 Questions You’ve Always Had About Blood Pressure

7 Questions You’ve Always Had About Blood Pressure

Pregnancy and baby

7 Misconceptions About Midwives

Midwives have been caring for women for centuries. But until the 1940s, history tells us they were generally local women with good hearts and instincts, but no formal education. Times have changed, as has the scope of midwifery practice. 

6 Ways to Protect Your Skin During Cold Weather

Here are some tips to help reduce chapping and redness and keep your skin healthy and comfortable until spring arrives.

6 Ways to Improve Your Heart Health

6 Ways to Improve Your Heart Health

6 Tips to Help Children Handle Failure

Much like adults kids have pressures in life that come from a variety of sources. Pressures can come from within the child, parents, teachers, peers and the larger society in which the child lives. Here are a few ways to help children find successful ways to handle life's pressures.

6 Tips to Better Manage Your Stress

In today’s society, more and more people are dealing with stress. It has become increasingly important to find ways to manage stress as it is shown to have a direct relation to your heart’s health. 

6 Tips for Interacting Positively with Children on the Autism Spectrum

Children with autism are sometimes ignored and misunderstood. Learn how to recognize the signs and communicate positively with children with this sometimes subtle disability.

6 Things You Need to Know about Mammograms

Unfortunately, Utah women have the second-lowest mammogram screening rate in the country. A mammogram only takes a few minutes and can save your life. 

6 Surprising Causes of Adult Acne

Not a teenager and still dealing with acne? Nearly every case of adult acne can be treated with professional help from a dermatologist.

6 Reasons You Should Swim for Your Next Workout

Swimming is one of the best workouts you can do to get healthy. Whether you’re looking for a workout that’ll be easy on your joints, strengthen your heart, or help you lose weight, swimming is the answer.

Women's health

5 Misconceptions About Mammograms

Many misconceptions exist about mammograms, but the fact is mammograms can impact your long-term health — and save your life.

4 Tips for Successful Diabetes Meal Planning

Meal planning, along with exercise and medications, is one of the mainstays for treating diabetes. Sometimes meal planning is viewed as one of the most difficult aspects of good diabetes management. Here are some tips for successful diabetes meal planning.

4 Things You Didnt Know About Your Joint Health

While we know in general that losing excess weight can help your overall health, have you ever thought about what that weight does to your joints?

4 Steps to Manage Your Diabetes

Over 30 million people in the U.S. have diabetes and more than 84 million have pre-diabetes – many of whom are undiagnosed. Here are some steps you can take to make sure you manage your diabetes well.

4 Sleep Tips That Are Better Than Counting Sheep

Counting sheep isn’t working. Let’s take a look at what might. 

4 Simple Changes To Be A Little Kinder To Your Heart

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US. The good news is heart disease can be prevented, in most cases, by adopting an active lifestyle and following a heart healthy diet. Here are 4 simple changes you can make to be a little kinder to your heart...

4 Back to School Tips for Families Managing Type 1 Diabetes

If you’re sending a child with T1 diabetes to school, you’re worrying about a lot more than school clothes, class schedules, and paying registration fees. You’re likely wondering how they’ll stay safe and healthy at school with a condition that is often unpredictable and difficult to manage.

3D Mammography Provides the Best in Breast Imaging

3D mammography is helping physicians make more accurate diagnosis and detect more invasive cancers. So women can take comfort in knowing time taken for a mammogram is time well spent.

3 Ways to End Treadmill Boredom

3 Ways to End Treadmill Boredom

3 tips to getting the most out of your workouts

3 tips to getting the most out of your workouts

Orthopedics

3 Stretches to Prevent Shoulder Pain and Injury

3 Stretches to Prevent Shoulder Pain and Injury

3 Simple Stretches to Help You Sleep Better

Following a basic stretching routine just before bedtime will not only enhance your flexibility, but also relax and clear your mind to prepare you for some deep sleep.

3 Insights Giving Courage to Overwhelmed Moms Everywhere

Are you feeling like motherhood is overwhelming you? You are not alone. Here are three “mommy insights” that will help give you perspective and courage to continue being a great mom.

3 Breast Pumps, But Which is Best?

You might ask what kind of breast pump should I buy, Then I might ask, What are you going to use it for?​​

6 Tips to Maintain Your Mental Health After Baby

Maintaining Your Mental Health After Baby

Thanks to early detection and mammography, more women surviving breast cancer. One young mother tells how early detection saved her life and the life of her child.

Analey Miltenberger was 18 weeks pregnant with her first child when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Skin Cancer Basics

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. More than 2 million people were diagnosed with skin cancer in 2010. This number is larger than all other cancers combined, and the incidence is increasing rapidly.​

Mental Health Integration - Treating the WHOLE Person

The mind is just as crucial as any part of the body when it comes to health and wellbeing. That’s the idea behind Mental Health Integration (MHI) – a system that includes mental healthcare as part of your clinical visit.

Pregnancy and baby

Pregnancy Heartburn? 7 Ways to Get Relief

Expectant mothers everywhere are aching to know one thing: “How can I get some relief from this awful pregnancy heartburn?” To help ease your pain, here are some answers to your “burning” questions.

Pregnancy Brain Is Not A Myth

Pregnancy can be overwhelming, and it doesn’t help that you don’t know what’s going on with your body. It is hard to know what’s normal and what’s not. Don't worry. You're not alone.