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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.

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.

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

Wellness and preventative medicine

A good night’s sleep is within reach: How science and smart tech are changing rest

Learn expert tips, explore top sleep gadgets of 2025, and find out how better rest can boost your health, mood, and energy

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.

Wellness and preventative medicine

A journey celebrated: diabetes patients honored for management milestones

Discover how Intermountain Health honored Type 1 diabetes patients in Southwest Utah for decades of resilience and health management.

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

Heart health

The Weight-Heart Connection: Why shedding pounds is a win for your heart

Obesity isn't just about carrying extra weight; it's a serious health condition that can lead to a host of problems, especially for your heart.

Community benefit

The surprising health benefits of volunteering

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

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.

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

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.

Nutrition and weight loss

Baking better: Balancing flavor and wellness

Learn about the surprising health benefits of sourdough bread.

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

Wellness and preventative medicine

Pros of Probiotics: Your Gut Health Go-To

Weight loss, better skin and an immune system boost are many ways probiotics can benefit you.

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.

What’s the Difference Between Probiotics and Prebiotics?

We know they’re good for us, but what’s the difference and benefits of each?

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.

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.

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.

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.

Good Bugs for Your Gut

The human body is loaded with bacteria! Billions of bacteria, more like trillions, in your body. Ugh!Historically, the bad bacteria usually got all the press-Legionnaire’s disease, E. coli, Salmonella. What about the good guys? Finally, they’re getting good press.

Nutrition and weight loss

Beware of Avoiding Gluten If You Don't Have Celiac Disease

If you don’t have celiac disease or a gluten sensitivity, eliminating gluten from your diet can cause nutritional deficiencies.

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 health starts with addressing social issues

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

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 the Cold and Flu Blues: Sick Day Management for People with Diabetes

As cooler weather approaches, many of us look forward to fall and winter events. What we don’t look forward to is cold and flu season.

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.

Avoiding West Nile Virus and Other Mosquito Borne Illnesses

Warm summer nights can be very inviting, coaxing folks to linger on the porch or in the yard when the temperature finally starts dropping. Unfortunately, it is also the time that disease carrying mosquitos come out to feed.

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.

Here's How Your Family Can Avoid Sharing a Cold or the Flu

Understanding common types of sickness and how long you’re contagious will help you decide if you should stay home another day or get back to life as scheduled.

Avoid Kidney Stones: Eat and Drink Right

Passing a kidney stone is one of the most painful experiences possible. Unfortunately, once you’ve had a kidney stone, your risk of having a second one is 30 percent within 5 years and 50 percent within 10 years

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 the Expert

Ask the Expert is an event hosted by KUTV News and Intermountain Healthcare. The day-long program features experts sharing advice on various health topics every second Tuesday of the month.

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 or your loved ones feeling anxious lately? It's normal.

Anxiety is an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts, and physical symptoms. It often occurs due to a perception of being threatened or concern of a threat in the future. This may sound familiar, because it’s a survival mechanism that’s hardwired into our bodies.

Are you Missing Something? That's Probably not a Bad Thing

FoMO, or the Fear or Missing Out, isn't just another social media acronym—it's an often painful reality for many technology users.

Are You at Risk for Breast Cancer?

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

Are protein shakes healthy?

Not everyone needs the extra protein that a protein shake can add to your diet. But protein shakes can help if you are not getting enough protein in your diet.

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.

Apps That Can Help You Get A Good Nights Sleep

Sleep-tracking apps on your phone or other smart devices can help keep track of your sleeping cycles and patterns. Here are a few to check out.

Answering Questions about Weight Loss

Obesity is a growing epidemic in the United States.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 physician's weight loss journey

My challenge to all of us is to focus more on adopting an attitude and lifestyle of health. Eat less, eat better, stop smoking, and exercise more.​

A Non-Candy Coated Look at Added Sugar

The fact is simple and sweet: too much sugar is not good for you. Here is a step-by-step guide to help you cut down on sugar for good.

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 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?

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.

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 Steps to Game Plan for a Healthy Meal

Healthy eating does not have to be complicated, but it does take some planning and thought.  Once you understand a few basic shopping and cooking principles you will be able to develop good habits that will last a life time.

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 Workouts that Burn Major Calories

The ice and snow provides an outdoor gym that can help your workouts. There is a heart healthy benefit as you raise your cardio level and build muscle strength as well. But just being cold could also be beneficial.

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 Increase Your Activity

6 Ways to Increase Your Activity

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.

4 Tips to Help Your Kids Make Better Vending Machine Choices

4 Tips to Help Your Kids Make Better Vending Machine Choices

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 Ways to Ensure School Lunch Success

It’s that time of year again. Now is the time to become involved in your children’s food choices to help them answer the question, “What do I eat for lunch?” Here are four tips to help make the lunchroom a success.

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. 

3D Printed Kidney Saves Patient's Organ

3D Printed Kidney Saves Patient's Organ

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 Tips to Eat Like a Vegetarian (Even if You're a Meat Lover)

Animal advocates and environmentalists aren’t the only groups encouraging plant-based diets these days. More and more physicians, nutritionists, and health coaches are endorsing a meatless menu.

3 Tips to Eat Healthy When You're Short on Time

Check out these time-saving tips and recipes for you and your family. These are all healthy, kid-friendly, and fast to make.

3 Steps to Intuitive Eating

Are you sick of being on a diet? Tired of counting calories or carbs? Done with being obsessed about food?

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.