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Wellness and preventative medicine

You don’t need to be ‘at risk’ to start thinking about fall prevention

Learn how to build strength and balance in your 40s and 50s to prevent falls later in life. Discover expert tips, simple exercises, and free resources.

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

Primary care

Behind the Bloodwork: Learn what routine labs can uncover

Discover how blood tests can uncover hidden health issues early and guide smarter care decisions—even when you feel fine

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

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.

Neurology

Normal memory loss or something more? One caregiver’s journey to get answers

Learn the signs of dementia, why early detection matters and how to support brain health at any age

Sports medicine

Back on track: Cedar City caregiver more active thanks to sports medicine

Discover how sports medicine transformed Whitney Nielsen's life, helping her overcome chronic pain and regain mobility

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

Wellness and preventative medicine

Healthy Aging Tips: Simple habits for staying active and balanced

Aging gracefully is a matter of habits

Wellness and preventative medicine

Natural Relief: Home remedies for your cold

10 simple and safe home solutions to help you feel better fast

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

Goodbye flu, hello healthy: How to prep for this flu season

Your comprehensive guide to staying well-informed and healthy this fall

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

Pediatrics

Essential back-to-school health tips for your kids

Strategies for ensuring your child's wellbeing and success this school year

Pediatrics

The importance of sports physicals for youth athletes

Safeguard your child’s game with sports physicals before the season.

Sports medicine

Pickleball Safety 101: Expert tips to Keep You in the game

Use these few tweaks to help keep you from getting in a real pickle on the court.

Primary care

What should I ask my primary care provider?

The best questions to ask during your next primary care appointment, according to our experts.

Primary care

How regularly seeing your primary care provider saves you money in the long run

Getting consistent care can reduce poor health and medical expenses over time.

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.

Health education

Understanding Medicare: Navigating your healthcare options

Medicare can be complex with countless rules, coverage options, and enrollment deadlines. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed. That’s why Intermountain Health created a comprehensive guide to help you make sense of it all.

Emergency care

Know where to go: Your guide on choosing the right care at the right time

No matter what health concerns you may have, Intermountain Health is just a call or click away.

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.

Heart Disease: Know The Facts

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

Primary care

How To Get The Most Out of Every Doctor Visit

Your annual checkup should be a conversation. Here's how to get the dialogue going.

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.

Swimming and Ear Tubes

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

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.

How to choose a mental health provider for your child

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.

How Sports Psychology Can Help Athlete's Beat Mental Health Challenges

Are you a student athlete who’s committed to your sport, yet burning out due to mental health challenges and anxiety? Dealing with the mental side of things can be extremely beneficial and help you reach greater heights.

How is your child's mental health?

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.

Sports medicine

How a ski conditioning class can keep you on the hill and out of the OR this winter

Up your game this ski and snowboard season with the help of our trained exercise experts who will get you fit and ready to charge the slopes and avoid injury from first chair to your last run of the day.

Help For Seniors With Mental Health and Substance Abuse Issues

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.

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

Dr. Rigby discusses foot and ankle sprains and treatment.

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

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

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

The Benefits of Recovery – It Does Your Body (AND YOUR GAME) Good

As the fall sports season comes to a close, some of you may start to think of upcoming tournaments, travel plans, and holidays. For athletes and parents, now is the time to think…recovery.

Get Outside and Play! The Benefits of Parks for Kids

While school is out, you might be at a loss about what to do to keep your children happy and healthy during the dog days of summer. The answer may be easier than you'd expect – try a trip to the local park.

The benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a medical treatment that enhances the body’s natural healing processes by providing the body with extra oxygen. 

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.

Backpacks: Are Your Kids Overloaded?

You send your kids out the door, lunch in hand, backpack loaded. Wait, what is all in that backpack?

Back to School Guide in 5 Steps

Parents everywhere are rejoicing and kids are shedding tears. Why? Because it's August and for some school starts in just a few days. Here are 5 ways to get kids back into the swing of sleep routine, reducing school stress, and dealing with back to school emotions.

Back to School 6 Steps to Start a Healthy Year

Summer's end brings the advent of a new school year. Preparing for a smooth transition can be crucial to developing a more focused learning environment.

Back-to-School and Childhood Illnesses

Every parent has been there. Your child wakes up at 2 am and they’re sick with … something. It’s two weeks into a new school year, so you’re sure it’s something they picked up

Baby Your Baby - Preventing Pediatric Constipation

Discussion of dietary and bowel habits is an important part of routine health supervision visits for infants and children of all ages. This is because inadequate fluid and/or fiber intake can lead to constipation, a common childhood concern.

Baby Your Baby - All About RSV

If you have a newborn or a young child, you may have heard a lot about RSV. In this article, we answer some common questions you may have about this illness.

Baby Your Baby - All About Croup

If you have a newborn or a young child, you may have heard a lot about croup. In this article, we answer some common questions you may have about this illness.

"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

Are girls more prone to ACL injuries?

Intermountain studies how to prevent these injuries in youth soccer.  ​

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.

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

Age-Appropriate Chores For Kids

You could use some help around the house. Between work, and keeping track of your kids, you just aren’t making it through all of your household chores. You think your child is old enough to help out with chores, but you aren’t sure

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.

Advantages and Health Risks Associated with Doping in Sports

It’s human nature to want to succeed and be better, which prompts some athletes to participate in doping, the illegal use of athletic performance-enhancing drugs. Doping is an increasing issue with athletes of all ages.

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 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 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 Man's Guide to Preventive Maintenance

Men are great at assuring their car gets the required maintenance to keep it running smoothly. But they aren't great about taking charge of their own health to keep the engine running. Here are five ways men can maintain their health with good preventive care.

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 Guide to Fevers in Kids

Fevers occur when the body’s internal thermostat raises the body temperature above its normal level. There are different causes of fevers, but there are a few ways to know if they should be considered serious.

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.

Men's Health: A Deeper Look at a Familiar Field

The study of men’s health began as the study of testosterone, erectile dysfunction, and male infertility. Since then, it has rapidly grown and changed.

80% of Americans Don't Get Enough Exercise. Do you?

It’s January and everybody is going to the gym. I applaud and encourage everyone who is making a commitment to be more active as their New Year’s resolution, but before you take on a P90X or Insanity workout, let’s talk a little about what you need to know so you can be healthy and successful.​​​

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?

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.

8 Steps to Healthy Aging

It has been predicted that the “new” mid-life will be age 74 in the not-so-distant future. People are working and living longer these days. There are many advantages to age, such as you can reinvent yourself all over again.

8 Creative Ways to Stay Active with Your Family This Fall

Autumn brings beauty and plenty of fun for the whole family, and having a few ideas on hand will help you be active and healthy.

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 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 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 Improve Your Heart Health

6 Ways to Improve Your Heart Health

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 simple ways to prevent falls

Every 13 seconds, an older adult is seen in an emergency department for a falls-related injury.

6 Reasons You Should Swim for Your Next Workout

Swimming is one of the best workouts you can do to get healthy. Whether you’re looking for a workout that’ll be easy on your joints, strengthen your heart, or help you lose weight, swimming is the answer.

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 Things I Wish I Knew as a First Time Mom

5 Things I Wish I Knew as a First Time Mom

New moms share newborn stresses

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

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 Heart Numbers Everyone Should Know

5 Heart Numbers Everyone Should Know

5 Common Car Seat Mistakes

With so many ways to install a car seat it’s easy to make a mistake or miss something. Below are the top five mistakes parents make when using car seats and suggestions on how to correct each problem.

Wellness and preventative medicine

5 Exercises to Improve Mobility for Seniors

Here are five exercises to help prevent immobility and maintain proper muscle and joint function in the body.

4 Things You Didnt Know About Your Joint Health

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?

4 Things You Should Know About Flu Shots

There are many misconceptions about the flu vaccine, including the idea that you don’t need to worry about it until winter.

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 Immunizations to Get Before You Turn 65

If you are between the ages of 60-64, it is time for a PRE-Medicare vaccine visit, because once you turn 65 then some vaccines aren’t covered.

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. 

3 Ways to Start Healthy Family Habits

3 Ways to Start Healthy Family Habits

3 tips to getting the most out of your workouts

3 tips to getting the most out of your workouts

3 Ways to End Treadmill Boredom

3 Ways to End Treadmill Boredom

Orthopedics

3 Stretches to Prevent Shoulder Pain and Injury

3 Stretches to Prevent Shoulder Pain and Injury

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? ​