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Here are some things to keep in mind when it comes to getting enough z’s at night.
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By knowing what to expect during an MRI, you can feel more at ease during the procedure.
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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.
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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.
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There are 3 main goals for treating cancer: cure, control, and comfort. When cancer is in the early stages, cure is often possible. When cancer has spread beyond where it started, the goal is to shrink a tumor and control cancer growth.
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There are lots of things you can do to have more energy, feel stronger, and stay at a healthy weight. We have talked previously about Food and Activity: now we will focus on Sleep and Support!
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One in seven men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime with 60 percent of those cases occurring in men age 65 or older. Prostate cancer is rare before age 40, and the average age at diagnosis is 66.
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Former President Jimmy Carter's announcement that he has melanoma made many people wonder: Is melanoma the same thing as skin cancer, and how does skin cancer become more than skin cancer?
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Because anyone can slap information about cancer on the internet, good judgement is key when searching online. Dr. Mark Ott, Chief Medical Director, Intermountain Medical Center, breaks down some good and not so good sources for information on cancer.
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Addressing the rising trend of earlier colon cancer diagnoses
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With Level I Trauma Center designation, St. Vincent Regional Hospital is equipped to handle the most severe and complex cases 24/7, 365 days a year.
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Maintaining Your Mental Health After Baby
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Dr. Rigby discusses foot and ankle sprains and treatment.
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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.
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As American baby boomers get older, their need for mental health services is booming. One in five American seniors has a mental health or substance abuse problem, according to a 2012 report by the Institute of Medicine -- and that number will only grow as baby boomers get older.
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Learn about the free resources you can use to improve your mental health and wellbeing.
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Say farewell to the winter blues with these steps
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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.
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Not to be graphic, but poop may have more uses than being deposited in a toilet. An unconventional therapy called fecal transplant uses feces from a healthy person to help treat a patient suffering from an infection known as C. diff
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No matter what, visiting an emergency room is a stressful experience. Staff members strive to do everything possible to make patients feel safe and comfortable. However, there are eight tips everyone should understand to help an ER visit go as smoothly as possible:
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Soak up the sun with these essential summer safety tips.
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Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., with more than a million new cases of skin cancer occurring each year, resulting in more than 10,000 deaths primarily from melanoma
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We know they’re good for us, but what’s the difference and benefits of each?
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Weight loss, better skin and an immune system boost are many ways probiotics can benefit you.
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Several studies indicate spirituality is related to psychological well-being and can be managed by health-related behaviors.
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Learn how mental distress can trigger the physical effects of heart disease.
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If you've ever experienced guilt from eating food, you've experienced first-hand how food can impact your mood.
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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.
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How an advanced care plan helps communicate your preferences when you’re unable to.
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Learn more about our behavioral health services and how we provide a full spectrum of care.
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7 Questions You’ve Always Had About Blood Pressure
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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.
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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.
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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.
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If I feel stroke symptoms, but they quickly go away, is there cause for concern? Yes. Mini strokes can lead to bigger complications. Protect yourself and know what to do.
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Counting sheep isn’t working. Let’s take a look at what might.
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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.
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Do you struggle to walk due to balance issues? The ability to balance is something we might take for granted. However, as we age it becomes apparent that balance is a key part to living a healthy, safe, and independent life.
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The mind and the body are linked. When you improve your physical health, you’ll automatically experience greater mental health.
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When an emergency hits, it’s crucial to be prepared with adequate amounts of water, food, and basic necessities. A 72-hour kit, also called a disaster supply kit, is a small collection of things that you would need in an emergency.
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Doctors keep West Jordan father alive using a total artificial heart until a donor heart became available.
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Signs and symptoms of stroke always come on suddenly. Recognizing these signs and symptoms early can make a big difference in the outcome of the stroke.
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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.
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Yes, your gut is glorious, and you want to keep it that way.
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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.
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It was a Life Flight helicopter that came to his rescue and it did so without ever leaving the ground.
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Prostate cancer is the leading type of cancer among Utah men, and Utah has one of the highest incidents of prostate cancer in the country. Addressing this issue is a priority, so how do we detect prostate cancer early and make sure patients have the best outcomes possible?
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As a community partner, Intermountain Healthcare’s North Temple Clinic recently completed a successful, two-year pilot program with the fire department to help meet the needs of people who call 911, but who may not have life-emergent situations.
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Adults have many ways to prevent or screen for cancers: wearing sunscreen, scheduling regular mammograms, or not smoking. But what about cancer in kids?
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With the help of new technology, doctors can find and treat the stray cancer cells that make cancer come back.
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A trip to the Emergency Room is less than ideal, to say the least. Understanding what will happen once you arrive can reduce some of the stress and ease the frustration of not knowing what to expect.
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Find out what you can do to prevent heart attacks and heart disease.
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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.
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Research has shown addiction is a brain disease that can be treated, and counseling is one of the key ways an addict can get help.
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With strokes effecting more than 800,000 people every year in the United States, it’s important to know five quick tips to prevent one from happening to you.
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The road to recovery can be long and challenging, but you don’t have live with depression. Small steps are key to making big changes.
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Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes for Life Flight to transport a patient? Cindy Hayes is an Operational Controller with Intermountain Life Flight. On average, she coordinates 8-10 flights per 12-hour shift
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Addie Napierski felt a little foggy as she looked up at the hospital lights. “Oh yeah,” she thought, abruptly aware of where she was. Her mom, April, sat nearby, looking anxious and waiting for Addie to wake up enough to hear the news
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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.
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Stroke is the third-leading cause of death in the United States, and perhaps more importantly, it is the leading cause of long-term disability.
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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.
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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.”
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Utah has the seventh highest opioid death rate in the nation, which costs the state more than $237 million per year in added healthcare costs. The cost, however, isn’t only financial, but emotional, and social.
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The diagnosis was “carcinoma of unknown primary origin.” At his home in Utah, Monette visited Dr. Brian Tudor of Intermountain Healthcare’s Southwest Cancer Clinic in St. George.
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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.
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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?
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After a year receiving cancer treatment at Logan Regional, teacher Ashlena Johnson says she wouldn't go anywhere else: "The entire experience was phenomenal.”
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Keith Hambly isn't sure how long his heart was stopped, but he knows that without CPR he might not be alive. Today, he promotes CPR awareness in the hopes that it will save others.
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Recently expanded trauma services at Intermountain’s Dixie Regional meant lifesaving treatment was close to home for St. George realtor John Ames when he broke his pelvis after falling 38 feet into a ravine last year.
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The future of cancer treatment looks promising at Intermountain Healthcare. That’s because Intermountain’s physicians and researchers are using precision genomics to provide a personalized approach to testing, diagnosing and treating cancer.
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Eight out of ten people will have back pain at some point in their lifetime, but getting an appointment to see a specialist can sometimes take weeks, if not months.
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In relation to life’s various twists and turns, a cancer diagnosis can feel like a freefall. But once a person lands on his/her feet, they can begin learning how to balance treatment-related factors and life’s pleasures.
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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.
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Concussion has become a hot topic in recent years, not only within the medical and scientific communities, but within the mainstream media as well.
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If you don’t have celiac disease or a gluten sensitivity, eliminating gluten from your diet can cause nutritional deficiencies.
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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
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Intermountain Medical Center’s Emergency Department (ED) moved to a new model of care last November that’s dramatically shortened the amount of time patients spend in the ED.
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Many non-medical factors like housing instability, food insecurity, violence and many more can affect health.
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In case you missed it: latest advances in cancer research discussed at most recent Research Colloquium
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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.
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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.
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FoMO, or the Fear or Missing Out, isn't just another social media acronym—it's an often painful reality for many technology users.
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Supporting a loved one with mental illness is full of challenges for many people. 1 in 3 people will struggle with mental illness in their lifetime, and sometimes it’s hard to notice the queues, and even harder to start the conversation in a positive way
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5 Lifestyle Changes You Can Make to Help Reverse Prediabetes
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Chances are good that the clutter and chaos in your home are impacting your mental health. But what can you do about it?
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Here are some healthy snack ideas to get you maintain your blood sugar, metabolism, and even cholesterol levels throughout the day.
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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.
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Yoga helps calm the body, slow the breath, focus on the present and prepare for sleep.
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Nothing feels better than a good night’s sleep. Where and how you sleep, your sleep habits, and even the type of mattress and pillow will give you an edge.
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Here are some foods to incorporate into your diet, and to stay away from to maintain healthy digestion.
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Diabetes, often referred to by doctors as diabetes mellitus, describes a group of metabolic diseases in which the person has high blood glucose (blood sugar), either because insulin production is inadequate, or because the body's cells do not respond properly to insulin, or both.
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Intermountain Medical Center’s door-to-needle time dropped to 33 minutes. Here's how they did it.
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From emergency rooms to urgent care to video visits, you now have many options when your medical needs can't wait for a doctor's appointment. But what should you know about these options and how do you prepare yourself and your family?
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In case you didn't know... you don't have to go to the gym to build your arm and shoulder muscles. You can actually do some pretty simple exercises at home, using minimal equipment, to help strengthen your triceps and shoulder muscles. Check out these simple exercises and add them to your next exercise routine.
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Andrew Weaver and his wife, Heather, feared he wouldn’t see their daughter, Haley, grow up because he was dying of heart failure. Instead, Andrew gets to cherish family moments that he would have missed, thanks to the SynCardia temporary Total Artificial Heart
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