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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.

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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.

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A NEAT Way to Burn Extra Calories

It is possible to increase metabolism – and you don’t need to buy a thing. It’s possible through being “N.E.A.T.,” or Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis.

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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.

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Affordable Exercise Is Easier Than You'd Think

The idea of beginning an exercise program, or purchasing a gym membership, can become overwhelming, specifically if money is a concern. Here are a few easy ways to get started today!

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Benefits of Physical Activity

We know, we know. New Year, new resolutions. Want to know the number one resolution of individuals at this time? Get more active, lose weight, and exercise more (or some combination thereof). But why? Why do we bother?

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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.

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5 Tips for Exercise Motivation

If you’re out of ideas for ways to motivate yourself to work out or need to revisit some techniques you’ve tried in the past, these five tips may help.

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5 Powerful Health Benefits of Journaling

Journaling does more than just help you record your memories or find self-expression. It’s good for your health.

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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.

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16 Mantras to Start Your Day Off Right

Put yourself in a better state of mind with repetition and positive affirmation.

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3 Gadgets to Help You Live Well

3 Gadgets to Help You Live Well

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3 Exercises to Help Relieve Back Pain

If you suffer from lower back pain, you are not alone. About 80 percent of adults experience low back pain at some point in their lifetime. This pain can decrease your quality of life and make everyday tasks unpleasant.

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2 Tools to Help you Make Healthy Changes in Your Life

Change is difficult for all of us. Therefore, we need to be highly strategic and motivated to tackle any change, particularly if we want the change to be permanent.

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10 Drinks to Help You Sleep at Night

10 Drinks to Help You Sleep at Night

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4 Agility Ladder Drills for At-home Workout

Tired of the same workout day in and day out? I've put together four simple drills you can do at home using an agility ladder. It will get your heart pumping and provide variety to your workout, because doing the same workout everyday can get pretty boring. 

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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.

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3 Ways to End Treadmill Boredom

3 Ways to End Treadmill Boredom

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3 Ways to Start Healthy Family Habits

3 Ways to Start Healthy Family Habits

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4 Free Apps that Support Your Health

Striving to live the healthiest lives possible can be challenging. Being mindful of - and proactively managing - our daily activities helps us reach our health goals. Check out these four apps that help make it a little easier.

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4 Heart-Healthy Fats to Add to Your Diet

Here are some foods you can start eating now to improve your heart health.

Take the 100 Day Health Challenge

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10 Tips to Achieve Life Balance

Life balance isn’t mythical, but it does take practice.

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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?

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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.

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3 Simple Behaviors to Prevent Chronic Disabilities

3 Simple Behaviors to Prevent Chronic Disabilities

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6 Ways to Increase Your Activity

6 Ways to Increase Your Activity

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5 Tips for Making Good Choices at the Grocery Store

The grocery store can be a hazardous place for anyone trying to eat healthy. There are thousands of unhealthy food products lurking at every turn.

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Affordable Exercise at Home

There are multiple ways to exercise without spending money and most of these can be done in the convenience of your own home.

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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.​​​

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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.

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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.

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6 simple ways to prevent falls

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

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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.

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Enjoy the many health benefits of outdoor concerts

Learn how Vitamin D from sunlight and the joy of music can boost your mood and overall well-being

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7 Ways Kindness Improves Your Health

Recent studies have shown the health benefits of both practicing and witnessing acts of kindness. The positive health benefits of showing compassion and concern are both physical and mental.

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Plan ahead and live fully with advance care planning

How an advanced care plan helps communicate your preferences when you’re unable to.

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7 Reasons Why Exercise is Better with a Buddy

Working out is difficult, but adding a friend into the mix improves the likelihood of sticking with it. Check out these seven reasons for getting a friend involved in your regular exercise routine.

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4 Ways A Dietitian Can Help You Maintain Your Nutrition Goals

Are you worried that some of your habits like exercise and eating right will go away when winter comes?

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5 Great Antioxidants You May Not Know About

You may be surprised to hear your dietitian tell you to eat more herbs and spices, but the truth is many common herbs are often overlooked as rich sources of antioxidants. Not only are you adding flavor to your food, but also giving your health a boost. 

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Nothing Beats a Summer Peach: Make Peaches Part of Your Healthy Diet

Feeling peachy? Take a bite out of summer with these summertime peach-inspired recipes!

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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

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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.

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Baking better: Balancing flavor and wellness

Learn about the surprising health benefits of sourdough bread.

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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.

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How to prevent different types of skin cancer

Shining light on the different types of skin cancer, and how to prevent them.

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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.

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Election stressing you out? Use these tips to cope

Election Stress Disorder is real and more common than you might think. If you're feeling stress about the election use these nine tips.

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

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

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How Much Protein Is Simply Too Much?

You see it everywhere: protein shakes, the keto diet and even supplements. But can you eat too much of it?

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Know, help, heal: Suicide risk factors and warning signs

Use these resources and tools to support you in healing, helping and saving lives

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Understand The Effects of Aging and Alcohol

Families, friends, and healthcare workers often overlook their concerns about older people drinking

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Essential back-to-school health tips for your kids

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

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5 Surprising Summer Safety Tips

Soak up the sun with these five essential summer safety tips.