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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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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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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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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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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.
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Antibiotics can be a useful and necessary treatment for serious bacterial infections and may even save lives, but only work when taken properly.
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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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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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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.
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Are bio-identical hormones safe to use for menopause? Dr. Cannon tells us about this "natural" alternative to hormone replacement therapy.
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Interesting in eating a more heart-healthy diet? Here's how to get started.
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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 Intermountain Dayspring at LDS Hospital.
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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.
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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.
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Are you at risk for breast cancer? Take our breast cancer risk quiz today.
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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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Many individuals on the autism spectrum do not even have the use of basic gestures to help them get their needs across
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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7 Questions You’ve Always Had About Blood Pressure
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Doctors keep West Jordan father alive using a total artificial heart until a donor heart became available.
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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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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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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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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.
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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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Many non-medical factors like housing instability, food insecurity, violence and many more can affect health.
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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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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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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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If you don’t have celiac disease or a gluten sensitivity, eliminating gluten from your diet can cause nutritional deficiencies.
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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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When should you go to the ER and when should you go to a clinic for medical care? Watch a short video to get some advice on where to seek care.
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Tacking misinformation around cardiovascular topics isn’t for the faint of heart.
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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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Yes, your gut is glorious, and you want to keep it that way.
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Find out what you can do to prevent heart attacks and heart disease.
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We know they’re good for us, but what’s the difference and benefits of each?
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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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With the help of new technology, doctors can find and treat the stray cancer cells that make cancer come back.
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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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Learn about the free resources you can use to improve your mental health and wellbeing.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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Dr. Rigby discusses foot and ankle sprains and treatment.
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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?
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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...
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Learn how mental distress can trigger the physical effects of heart disease.
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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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Learn more about our behavioral health services and how we provide a full spectrum of care.
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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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Two years ago, John died by suicide. I got the call at the gym. John’s body had been found and I felt all the feelings at once. It didn’t seem real and I fell apart in a way I didn’t understand. I always pictured myself as capable and able to rise to any challenge, but death didn’t care about my self-perception.
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Choosing a therapist can be difficult. Often, you’re unsure where to start and what to expect. Here are some ideas to help you get started.
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25 years of progress in the detection and treatment of breast cancer
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3 Stretches to Prevent Shoulder Pain and Injury
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When a loved one or friend is diagnosed with cancer, it’s never easy. It’s hard to know how to help or what to do. Here are 10 ways to lend support and love.
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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.
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What’s the best thing you can do to decrease your risk of skin cancer, especially in the summer? The number one thing is to protect your skin.
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An alternative to open-heart surgery helped Ken Criter resume normal activities within two weeks.
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Weight loss, better skin and an immune system boost are many ways probiotics can benefit you.
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When you need a therapist, you want someone you can trust, and someone who’s wise and experienced, who can give you ideas and resources that are proven to be effective.
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It doesn’t matter if your child is six or sixteen, when they’re struggling, they need help. Unless you know what to look for and what to expect, you won’t be able to help your child get the help they need.
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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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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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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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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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Counting sheep isn’t working. Let’s take a look at what might.
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Children with autism are sometimes ignored and misunderstood. Learn how to recognize the signs and communicate positively with children with this sometimes subtle disability.
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