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Wellness and preventative medicine

Sleepmaxxing: The wellness trend that’s all about getting back to the basics of good sleep

Learn expert-backed sleep tips, what works, what doesn’t and when to seek help from a sleep specialist

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

Heart health

How to protect your heart in the heat

Discover 6 essential ways to stay safe, hydrated and heart-healthy this summer from our cardiovascular expert

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.

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

8 heart-healthy superfoods to boost cardiovascular wellness

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

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

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

Wellness and preventative medicine

Living with COPD and Asthma: Tips for managing daily life

With the right strategies and support, you can manage your symptoms and enjoy a better quality of life.

Heart health

Not skipping a beat: Physician and patient partner in health for cardiology care

Discover how Ambyr Spencer, a clinical operations manager at Primary Children’s Hospital, navigated her own health crisis with the support of Intermountain Health’s cardiology team

Neurology

Healing through 4-H: A Western Colorado girl’s journey

Discover the inspiring journey of 14-year-old Brynna Katzenberger

Neurology

How to prepare and what to expect from an MRI

By knowing what to expect during an MRI, you can feel more at ease during the procedure.

Wellness and preventative medicine

Will this allergy season be extra bad due to the dry winter?

You're not imagining it – allergy season is worse this year. Here are some tips to manage your symptoms.

Primary care

Your Definitive Guide To Health Screenings

When and what to get screened for based on age and gender.

Heart Disease: Know The Facts

Find out what you can do to prevent heart attacks and heart disease.

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.

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.

How Spirituality Can Improve Heart Health For Patients

Several studies indicate spirituality is related to psychological well-being and can be managed by health-related behaviors.

Top 10 Myths about Heart Health

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

Can emotional heartbreak impact heart health?

Learn how mental distress can trigger the physical effects of heart disease.

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.

What to do With an Ankle Sprain?

As the weather begins to improve and our activity level begins to increase, especially in the outdoors, the incidence of ankle injury or sprains tends to increase. These injuries can occur from sports related accidents, hiking in the mountains, or from almost any kind of slip or fall.  

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.

Unconventional Transplant May Be Answer to Chronic Intestinal Infection

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

Swimming and Ear Tubes

When your child gets ear tubes put in, you expect relief – no more ear infections, drainage or pain.

Surprise! Increasing Fiber in Your Diet Promotes Digestive Health and Much More!

Yes, your gut is glorious, and you want to keep it that way.

Ear, nose, and throat

Sudden Hearing Loss Restored by Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

When Intermountain pediatrician Dennis Odell, MD, and his wife boarded the airplane in Atlanta on their way home to Salt Lake City, everything was normal, including Dr. Odell’s hearing. But at some point during the flight he realized he had lost all of his hearing in his right ear.

Skin Cancer: Preventative Steps You Can Take

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

Recovering from an Ankle Sprain

As the weather begins to improve and our activity level begins to increase, especially in the outdoors, the incidence of ankle injury or sprains tends to increase.  Here is what you can do about it.

Multiple Sclerosis: What You Need to Know

Multiple sclerosis is a disease that affects your brain, spinal cord, and eyes. Here's the most common symptoms and an update on the latest treatments.

If the Shoe Fits - Select the Best Shoe for You

If the shoe fits…It’s a phrase that we hear time and again throughout life. But how do we know if the shoe really fits? One of the trickiest things we are faced with is picking out running shoes. Does it look cool, is it light weight, does it allow my foot to breathe and does it feel good when I run?

How to Handle a Concussion

A concussion is a traumatic brain injury and should always be taken seriously. While in the past, athletes in particular would be encouraged to “walk it off,” current research demonstrates the dangers of this practice. Here's what you SHOULD do in the event of a concussion (and how to recognize that you have one).

How Does Skin Cancer Become More Than Skin Cancer?

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?

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.

Foot & Ankle: Is it Really Just an Ankle Sprain?

Dr. Rigby discusses foot and ankle sprains and treatment.

Exercise and its Impact on the Brain

The mind and the body are linked. When you improve your physical health, you’ll automatically experience greater mental health.

Do High Heels Cause Bunions?

Six ways to treat foot pain caused by bunions.

Difficulty Swallowing Might Be Inflammation Called Eosinophilic Esophagitis

The call from the emergency department came late one Sunday evening. The patient was a fourth year medical student who was a few weeks away from graduation. He had a piece of pork chop stuck in his throat, which had been there for several hours

Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinsons Patients

Reggie, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 2007, had heard about deep brain stimulation, or DBS, in which neurosurgeons implant electrical leads into the brain.

Is Connect Care Right for a Cough or Sore Throat?

Connect Care is a great way to get help for many urgent medical issues. While there are many things that can be done with a telehealth visit

Beware the mini-stroke - know the signs

​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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Be prepared - know the signs of a stroke

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.​​

Most Will Experience Back Pain, but What Can be Done

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.

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.

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.

Assessing Concussion

Concussion has become a hot topic in recent years, not only within the medical and scientific communities, but within the mainstream media as well.

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.

"Tin Man" Finally Gets His Heart

Doctors keep West Jordan father alive using a total artificial heart until a donor heart became available.

Arizona Man Has New Lease on Life Thanks to SynCardia Total Artificial Heart

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

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.

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.

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.

Achieving a Heart-Healthy Diet

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

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

A Stroke Can Strike Anyone at Any Age. Here's the Warning Signs and 4 Ways to Reduce Your Risk

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.

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 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 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.

A Down Syndrome patient in the ICU inspired

It was a Life Flight helicopter that came to his rescue and it did so without ever leaving the ground.

A Common Cause of Vertigo

A Common Cause of Vertigo

10 Skin Cancer Facts

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.

Wellness and preventative medicine

10 Drinks to Help You Sleep at Night

If you struggle to find peace at night, here are just 10 of the drinks you can make at home to help improve your sleep

9 Tips to Prevent Skin Cancer

9 Tips to Prevent Skin Cancer

8 to LiVe by Sleep and Support

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!

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.

Wellness and preventative medicine

7 Ways You (Especially Teachers) Can Prevent Vocal Injuries

While it’s common to experience hoarseness from colds or upper respiratory infections, a voice disorder extends beyond cold symptoms and lasts for several weeks or longer.

7 Questions You’ve Always Had About Blood Pressure

7 Questions You’ve Always Had About Blood Pressure

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.

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 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.

5 Ways to Get More Sleep

5 Ways to Get More Sleep

5 Tips for CPAP Success

5 Tips for CPAP Success

Wellness and preventative medicine

5 tips for a better night's sleep

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.

Primary care

5 Things to Know About Diabetes

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.

5 Steps to Reducing Door-to-Needle Times for Stroke Patients

Intermountain Medical Center’s door-to-needle time dropped to 33 minutes. Here's how they did it.

5 Snacks to Help Battle High Cholesterol

Here are some healthy snack ideas to get you maintain your blood sugar, metabolism, and even cholesterol levels throughout the day.

5 Quick Tips for Stroke Prevention

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.

5 Lifestyle Changes You Can Make to Help Reverse Prediabetes

5 Lifestyle Changes You Can Make to Help Reverse Prediabetes

5 Heart Numbers Everyone Should Know

5 Heart Numbers Everyone Should Know

5 Common Warts and How They're Treated

Warts… for kids they’re embarrassing and adults find them as a mere inconvenience, but what are they? 

5 Ways to Improve Your Balance and Mobility

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.

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 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 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 Sleep Tips That Are Better Than Counting Sheep

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

4 Earplugs Types that Protect Your Hearing When it Counts

Hearing loss is one of the most common conditions in the United States, and noise exposure is one of the biggest contributors. 

3D-Printed Model Helps Intermountain Doctors Remove a Complicated Brain Tumor

A 3D-printed model was used to help remove a complicated brain tumor.

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.

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.

Strep Throat or Sore Throat

With kids returning to school, and cold and flu season quickly approaching, many children and adults will soon be feeling the effects of a sore throat. How do you know if it's just a sore throat? ​

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.​

Have foot pain? Here's some tips to help

Do you have constant pain, tingling or burning in your feet? You may have peripheral neuropathy.  Here's how to tell.

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.