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Women's health

Navigating scanxiety: Finding calm during breast cancer screening and treatment

Learn how to manage scanxiety — the stress and uncertainty around breast cancer screenings and results. Discover expert tips, calming strategies, and emotional support resources to help you feel more in control.

Wellness and preventative medicine

Health benefits of quitting alcohol and sober recipe ideas

Embracing a sober lifestyle can be incredibly rewarding, offering numerous health benefits and opportunities for personal growth

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

Pediatrics

Finally! A shot to protect your baby from RSV and hospitalizations

Help protect your baby and ensure they stay healthy throughout the respiratory season

Cancer care

Julie’s Journey: Navigating breast cancer treatment with support of caregivers

Now two years since completing her chemotherapy and in remission, Julie’s story is a testament to the strength and resilience of women facing breast cancer.

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

Pregnancy and baby

Learn about the benefits of hypnosis for birth

A new alternative for pain relief during labor

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

Pediatrics

Essential back-to-school health tips for your kids

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

Wellness and preventative medicine

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

Wellness and preventative medicine

Keep kids safe around vehicles, windows and water this summer

Soak up the sun with these essential summer safety tips.

Cancer care

How to prevent different types of skin cancer

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

Nutrition and weight loss

Baking better: Balancing flavor and wellness

Learn about the surprising health benefits of sourdough bread.

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.

Cancer care

Why are younger adults getting colon cancer?

Addressing the rising trend of earlier colon cancer diagnoses

Breathing easy into motherhood with nitrous oxide assisted deliveries

Discover the empowering world and benefits of nitrous oxide-assisted deliveries

Pediatrics

A Parental Guide To “Undercover Veggies"

Here's a few creative ways to turn your veggies into undercover agents of healthy change

Nutrition and weight loss

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?

Behavioral health

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.

New Technology Helps Keep Breast Cancer from Coming Back

With the help of new technology, doctors can find and treat the stray cancer cells that make cancer come back.

Wellness and preventative medicine

Understand The Effects of Aging and Alcohol

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

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.

Take the 100 Day Health Challenge

If you played sports in high school, you have a good basis for health.

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.

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

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

Baby Essentials for the Hospital and Beyond

Being prepared with a hospital bag full of essentials long before your baby comes will give you time afterward to do what you really want: snuggle your baby.

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.

Avoiding Respiratory Viruses for Kids

Fall/Winter and virus season is approaching and keeping kids healthy is a top priority for Utah families. Below are some tips and information about what you can do to avoid illness.

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.

Ask Nurse Dani: When Should I Feel My Baby Move?

The first time you feel your baby move will be unforgettable, especially for first-time moms. But when will it happen, and what should you expect?

Are You at Risk for Breast Cancer?

Are you at risk for breast cancer? Take our breast cancer risk quiz today.

Are Bio-Identical Hormones for Menopause Safe to Use?

Are bio-identical hormones safe to use for menopause? Dr. Cannon tells us about this "natural" alternative to hormone replacement therapy.

Seasonal Allergies During Pregnancy

As springtime approaches, so does allergy season. Many pregnant women are faced with this common problem, yet are uncertain about what they can do to minimize their symptoms while keeping their unborn baby safe.

Air Quality and Exercise: Tips for Staying Active When The Air Quality is Poor

It’s that time of year again. We’re starting to hear about bad air on the news, then we’ll see it driving into town and finally we’ll taste it in the air. On the worst days it doesn’t even feel healthy to breathe, let alone go for a run or walk.

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!

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.

How to Help a Spouse Suffering From Postpartum Depression

When it comes to postpartum depression, a spouse can do a lot to support their partner. It may not be easy, and it may not be pleasant, but a spouse can help their partner overcome - or at least live with postpartum depression and anxiety.

Addiction is a Dark Time, but Dayspring is the Dawn

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 IH Addiction Medicine & Recovery (formerly Dayspring) at LDS Hospital.

A Non-Candy Coated Look at Added Sugar

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.

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.

A Little About PPD – Postpartum Depression

If you’ve just had a baby, you may be struggling with a heightened mindset of sadness. While feeling a little down for a few weeks after giving birth is normal, here are some questions you might have if you’re concerned that it may be more than just the “baby blues.”

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.​​​

16 Things I Wish I Knew Before Having A Baby

Whether you are a new mom or a mom of three bring a new little one into the mix can be tricky. We’ve asked moms to share their comments on what they wished they had known before having your most recent baby? We received some great thoughts!  

17 Things to Include in Your Birthing Plan

One thing that helps women and families through the birthing experience is having the opportunity to plan and mentally prepare for what to expect.

12 Ways to Improve Fertility

12 Ways to Improve Fertility

11 Truths of Motherhood

You are an awesome mom. Here are 11 truths you know and should remind yourself of often.

10 Things Women Can Do to LiVe Well With Preventive Care

Preventive care puts you in charge of your health. It lets you gauge your health today, and find out ways to protect it for the future.

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.

10 Common Signs of Menopause

10 Common Signs of Menopause

9 Useful Pregnancy Snacks

I’ve tried to find a few healthy and easy grab and go snacks that I can quickly eat when I realize I haven’t eaten in a while or I start to feel a little sick. Here are a few of my favs.

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.

8 FAQS about the Breast Cancer Gene

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.

8 Things New Moms Want to Know About Breastfeeding

Whether you're a new mom or a seasoned parenting pro, breastfeeding often comes with its fair share of questions. Here are some answers to common questions that mothers—new and veteran—may have.

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.

7 Tips to Surviving a Summer Pregnancy

Summer is here and with it comes scorching temps and stifling heat. Now imagine how an expectant mama is handling the heat.

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.

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.

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 Increase Your Activity

6 Ways to Increase Your Activity

6 Things You Need to Know about Mammograms

Unfortunately, Utah women have the second-lowest mammogram screening rate in the country. A mammogram only takes a few minutes and can save your life. 

6 simple ways to prevent falls

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

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.

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 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.

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.

5 Things I Wish I Knew as a First Time Mom

5 Things I Wish I Knew as a First Time Mom

5 Things You Should Do Before Delivery

5 Things You Should Do Before Delivery

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.

5 Lifestyle Changes You Can Make to Help Reverse Prediabetes

5 Lifestyle Changes You Can Make to Help Reverse Prediabetes

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. 

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? 

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 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?

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 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. 

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.

4 Heart-Healthy Fats to Add to Your Diet

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

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 Ways to Start Healthy Family Habits

3 Ways to Start Healthy Family Habits

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.

3 Simple Behaviors to Prevent Chronic Disabilities

3 Simple Behaviors to Prevent Chronic Disabilities

3 Gadgets to Help You Live Well

3 Gadgets to Help You Live Well

3 Insights Giving Courage to Overwhelmed Moms Everywhere

Are you feeling like motherhood is overwhelming you? You are not alone. Here are three “mommy insights” that will help give you perspective and courage to continue being a great mom.

3 Breast Pumps, But Which is Best?

You might ask what kind of breast pump should I buy, Then I might ask, What are you going to use it for?​​

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.​

Pregnancy and baby

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.

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.