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Nutrition and weight loss

Monkey see, monkey eat: The wild way to help picky kids try new foods

Explore how animal diets inspire healthy, colorful meals for kids, plus tips from Denver Zoo nutrition experts and playful strategies to make mealtime stress-free.

Nutrition and weight loss

How to build a balanced, guilt-free Thanksgiving plate

Build a balanced, guilt-free Thanksgiving plate with expert tips from a dietitian. Enjoy holiday favorites while staying mindful of your health goals.

Behavioral health

How to manage holiday stress and family expectations without burning out

Discover practical strategies to reduce holiday stress and protect your mental health. Psychologist Claire McDonough, PsyD, shares expert tips on setting boundaries, managing expectations, and finding meaningful connection during the festive season.

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.

Nutrition and weight loss

Think beyond meat: Smart swaps that power your plate

Explore smart, simple plant-based protein swaps that support your health. Learn how to build complete proteins, boost nutrition, and enjoy easy, everyday meals without relying on meat.

Pregnancy and baby

Step into birth with confidence: The impact of Intermountain Healthcare’s classes

Learn labor techniques, newborn care, and how to advocate for yourself—available in-person, online, and in Spanish for families across Southwest Utah and beyond

Wellness and preventative medicine

The hidden cost of chronic pain: What it steals and how to take it back

Discover how our whole-person approach and virtual care options help you reclaim your strength, confidence and quality of life

Primary care

7 common flu season myths—and what doctors want you to know instead

Learn what experts say about common mistakes, how to protect yourself and why these myths could be putting your health at risk

Nutrition and weight loss

Nutrition Over 60: Simple food swaps that boost energy and vitality

Discover expert nutrition tips to increase energy, support muscle health, and stay strong with easy food swaps and hydration strategies

Nutrition and weight loss

Pickled Everything: Why quick pickles are summer’s boldest food trend

Learn how this easy, healthy trend adds bold flavor, reduces food waste, and turns everyday produce into award-winning dishes

Heart health

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

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

Heart health

8 heart-healthy superfoods to boost cardiovascular wellness

Dive into our list of accessible and nutrient-rich foods that promote cardiovascular health

Pregnancy and baby

Is Simply Birth right for you?

How to have a home-like birth within the safety of a hospital setting

Pregnancy and baby

Nurturing Hope: How losing weight could help your fertility journey

Weight loss is a journey as personal and emotional as your fertility journey.

Cancer care

Julie’s Journey: Navigating breast cancer treatment with support of caregivers

Now two years since completing her chemotherapy and in remission, Julie’s story is a testament to the strength and resilience of women facing breast cancer.

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

Women's health

Navigate your breastfeeding journey with Connect Care lactation help

Get the support you need from the comfort of your home

Nutrition and weight loss

Baking better: Balancing flavor and wellness

Learn about the surprising health benefits of sourdough bread.

Nutrition and weight loss

Your prescription for nutrition: How to embrace food as medicine

Learn how you might apply these nutrition principles in your life

Women's health

Learn the importance of a postpartum checkup

Find out the importance of postpartum checkups during the “fourth trimester”

Breathing easy into motherhood with nitrous oxide assisted deliveries

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

Nutrition and weight loss

Nothing Beats a Summer Peach: Make Peaches Part of Your Healthy Diet

Feeling peachy? Take a bite out of summer with these summertime peach-inspired recipes!

Nutrition and weight loss

How Much Protein Is Simply Too Much?

You see it everywhere: protein shakes, the keto diet and even supplements. But can you eat too much of it?

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.

Nutrition and weight loss

Drive-Thru Tips: Healthy options when eating fast food

You might be surprised how good it feels to enjoy a fast food meal without compromising your health.

Beware the Keto Flu

Yes, the keto flu, also known as the “carb flu,” is a real thing. It can happen to you if you drastically and suddenly remove carbs from your diet.

Better Nutrition to Better Health

We might not be what we eat, but we can feel like it. Here are some easy tips to follow when you want your health to reflect your diet.

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.

Beating Fast Food

What is “fast food”? What eateries do you think of when you hear the phrase, “fast food”? Here are six restaurants: McDonalds, Pizza Hut, Taco Time, Subway, Noodles and Company, and Einstein Bros. Bagels.  Are they purveyors of fast food?

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.

Avoid the Pitfalls of Restrictive Dieting

Dieting is a never-ending cycle for most of us. We overeat or binge, which can bring weight gain. Then we have this desire to be thin and decide to go on a diet.

Avoid Falling for Grocery Store Food Traps

We’re all trying to be healthier and most of us seek out healthier foods in the grocery stores. Unfortunately, marketers hone in on key ingredients to maketheir products sound healthier, and more alluring at our expense. Watch out for these traps

Aspartame: Is it Safe as a Sugar Substitute?

Aspartame is a common replacement for sugar that is 200 times sweeter to the taste. However, aspartame has always been subject to controversy because people have reported suffering from adverse effects - so we ask: is it really that safe to use as a sugar substitute?

Ask Nurse Dani: When Should I Feel My Baby Move?

The first time you feel your baby move will be unforgettable, especially for first-time moms. But when will it happen, and what should you expect?

Are You at Risk for Breast Cancer?

Are you at risk for breast cancer? Take our breast cancer risk quiz today.

Are Bio-Identical Hormones for Menopause Safe to Use?

Are bio-identical hormones safe to use for menopause? Dr. Cannon tells us about this "natural" alternative to hormone replacement therapy.

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.

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.

A Tale of Two Meals

One survey indicates that up to one-third of Americans feel they have a food “allergy,” but carefully done studies indicate that true food allergies occur in about 6-8% of children and 3-4% of adults. What, then, accounts for the difference?

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.”

16 Things I Wish I Knew Before Having A Baby

Whether you are a new mom or a mom of three bring a new little one into the mix can be tricky. We’ve asked moms to share their comments on what they wished they had known before having your most recent baby? We received some great thoughts!  

17 Things to Include in Your Birthing Plan

One thing that helps women and families through the birthing experience is having the opportunity to plan and mentally prepare for what to expect.

12 Ways to Improve Fertility

12 Ways to Improve Fertility

11 Truths of Motherhood

You are an awesome mom. Here are 11 truths you know and should remind yourself of often.

10 Things to Know About Online Doctor Visits

So you’ve heard about this thing called telehealth, or maybe you’ve even tried Intermountain Connect Care for yourself; but what do you really know about online medical visits?

10 Things Women Can Do to LiVe Well With Preventive Care

Preventive care puts you in charge of your health. It lets you gauge your health today, and find out ways to protect it for the future.

10 Common Signs of Menopause

10 Common Signs of Menopause

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.

8 FAQS about the Breast Cancer Gene

Working with breast cancer patients is both challenging and incredibly rewarding. While watching my patients suffer can be tough, I am often inspired by their strength, resolve and selflessness.

8 Things New Moms Want to Know About Breastfeeding

Whether you're a new mom or a seasoned parenting pro, breastfeeding often comes with its fair share of questions. Here are some answers to common questions that mothers—new and veteran—may have.

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.

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 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. 

5 Ways Moms Can Overcome Feeling Overwhelmed

The stress of motherhood can leave anyone feeling overwhelmed. But taking time to care for yourself will allow you to better care for your family.

5 Tips for Moving to a New House While Pregnant

Selling a home and moving is an exciting, and sometimes stressful, time for everyone in the family. Doing so while pregnant increases the excitement level, but can also increase the stress level and potential impacts on your pregnancy plan. 

5 Tips for Making Good Choices at the Grocery Store

The grocery store can be a hazardous place for anyone trying to eat healthy. There are thousands of unhealthy food products lurking at every turn.

5 Things I Wish I Knew as a First Time Mom

5 Things I Wish I Knew as a First Time Mom

5 Things You Should Do Before Delivery

5 Things You Should Do Before Delivery

New moms share newborn stresses

Amazing, magical, and beautiful often describe the excitement of childbirth, but with a new baby comes new stressors. 

5 simple tips to eating healthier

It’s National Nutrition Month so what better time to commit to eating better than now? Here are 5 tips to eating healthier.​

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.

5 Great Antioxidants You May Not Know About

You may be surprised to hear your dietitian tell you to eat more herbs and spices, but the truth is many common herbs are often overlooked as rich sources of antioxidants. Not only are you adding flavor to your food, but also giving your health a boost. 

5 foods to Build a Superfood Lunch

​Instead of eating out for lunch, answer these 5 questions for creating a power lunch. 

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 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.

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.

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.