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Nutrition and weight loss

Diabetes nutrition myths debunked: the truth about carbs, fruit, and skipping meals

Think carbs and fruit are off-limits with diabetes? Skipping meals won’t help either. Learn the truth about diabetes nutrition and get practical tips for balanced eating.

Nutrition and weight loss

No detox required: simple food swaps for better gut health

Forget extreme cleanses—gut health starts with everyday choices. Learn why detoxes don’t work and discover easy food swaps to support digestion, immunity, and energy naturally.

Nutrition and weight loss

Monkey see, monkey eat: The wild way to help picky kids try new foods

Explore how animal diets inspire healthy, colorful meals for kids, plus tips from Denver Zoo nutrition experts and playful strategies to make mealtime stress-free.

Nutrition and weight loss

How to build a balanced, guilt-free Thanksgiving plate

Build a balanced, guilt-free Thanksgiving plate with expert tips from a dietitian. Enjoy holiday favorites while staying mindful of your health goals.

Nutrition and weight loss

Think beyond meat: Smart swaps that power your plate

Explore smart, simple plant-based protein swaps that support your health. Learn how to build complete proteins, boost nutrition, and enjoy easy, everyday meals without relying on meat.

Wellness and preventative medicine

The hidden cost of chronic pain: What it steals and how to take it back

Discover how our whole-person approach and virtual care options help you reclaim your strength, confidence and quality of life

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

Nutrition and weight loss

Nutrition Over 60: Simple food swaps that boost energy and vitality

Discover expert nutrition tips to increase energy, support muscle health, and stay strong with easy food swaps and hydration strategies

Nutrition and weight loss

Pickled Everything: Why quick pickles are summer’s boldest food trend

Learn how this easy, healthy trend adds bold flavor, reduces food waste, and turns everyday produce into award-winning dishes

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

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.

Heart health

8 heart-healthy superfoods to boost cardiovascular wellness

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

Wellness and preventative medicine

Understanding the differences between chronic pain and acute pain

Managing pain effectively often requires a multi-faceted approach. Here are some strategies that can help.

Pregnancy and baby

Learn about the benefits of hypnosis for birth

A new alternative for pain relief during labor

Nutrition and weight loss

Baking better: Balancing flavor and wellness

Learn about the surprising health benefits of sourdough bread.

Nutrition and weight loss

Your prescription for nutrition: How to embrace food as medicine

Learn how you might apply these nutrition principles in your life

Nutrition and weight loss

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!

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?

Nutrition and weight loss

Drive-Thru Tips: Healthy options when eating fast food

You might be surprised how good it feels to enjoy a fast food meal without compromising your health.

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 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.

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 Nutrition to Better Health

We might not be what we eat, but we can feel like it. Here are some easy tips to follow when you want your health to reflect your diet.

Beware the Keto Flu

Yes, the keto flu, also known as the “carb flu,” is a real thing. It can happen to you if you drastically and suddenly remove carbs from your diet.

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 Fast Food

What is “fast food”? What eateries do you think of when you hear the phrase, “fast food”? Here are six restaurants: McDonalds, Pizza Hut, Taco Time, Subway, Noodles and Company, and Einstein Bros. Bagels.  Are they purveyors of fast food?

Backpacks: Are Your Kids Overloaded?

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

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.

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 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

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.

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 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.

Avoid the Pitfalls of Restrictive Dieting

Dieting is a never-ending cycle for most of us. We overeat or binge, which can bring weight gain. Then we have this desire to be thin and decide to go on a diet.

Avoid Falling for Grocery Store Food Traps

We’re all trying to be healthier and most of us seek out healthier foods in the grocery stores. Unfortunately, marketers hone in on key ingredients to maketheir products sound healthier, and more alluring at our expense. Watch out for these traps

Aspartame: Is it Safe as a Sugar Substitute?

Aspartame is a common replacement for sugar that is 200 times sweeter to the taste. However, aspartame has always been subject to controversy because people have reported suffering from adverse effects - so we ask: is it really that safe to use as a sugar substitute?

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

A Tale of Two Meals

One survey indicates that up to one-third of Americans feel they have a food “allergy,” but carefully done studies indicate that true food allergies occur in about 6-8% of children and 3-4% of adults. What, then, accounts for the difference?

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.

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.

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.

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 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

New moms share newborn stresses

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

5 simple tips to eating healthier

It’s National Nutrition Month so what better time to commit to eating better than now? Here are 5 tips to eating healthier.​

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 foods to Build a Superfood Lunch

​Instead of eating out for lunch, answer these 5 questions for creating a power lunch. 

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.