The scientific community has known for decades that sitting can increase the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and certain types of cancer. New study says reducing risk is easier said than done. (Mac Duong Vu, Alamy) Estimated Reading Time: 5-6 minutes ATLANTA — Sure, you’ve heard about the dangers of sitting … Read more
For Mallory Stromsvold, integrity is the most important thing, and it applies to clarifying the reasons she is resigning her seat in the state legislature representing central Billings. “I need to be able to lead and work for my constituents. Right now, it’s clearly not that time. I was hoping it would happen and unfortunately, … Read more
As the spring 2023 semester begins, some Penn State students are thinking about how they’ll approach their mental health. Jada Walker said mental health is “a big priority” for this semester. Walker (Junior-Advertising & Public Relations) said, “It can be challenging to deal with home life as well as school life.” “But I think it’s … Read more
Taking care of our mental health is more essential than ever. How we treat our bodies, how and with whom we spend our time, and what thoughts occupy the main place in our minds are important. in the monthly Shondaland series way to wellnessWe’re sharing the science and strategies to help you better understand and … Read more
(The Conversation) – For several months during the summer of 2022, my dog Scout vomited almost every day at 3am. If you have a dog, you know the sound. And each time, she’d eat her shit before I even got to it, making it hard to pinpoint the cause. The vet and I eventually settled … Read more
The Huntsman Mental Health Institute at Research Park in Salt Lake City is pictured on November 4, 2019. Salt Lake County’s new criminal justice initiative director, Jean Welch Hill, says the criminal justice system needs to focus more on rehabilitation than punishment. (Steve Griffin, Deseret News) Estimated Reading Time: 6-7 minutes SALT LAKE CITY — … Read more
Fitness trackers, which help monitor sleep quality, heart rate and other biological metrics, are a popular way to help Americans improve their health and well-being. There are many types of trackers on the market, including well-known brands such as Apple, Fitbit, Garmin, and Oura. While these tools are growing in popularity – and have legitimate … Read more
salt Lake City – Immediately after going to the doctor’s office, a patient is given a form or tablet that asks for a lot of health information – but many patients don’t realize how important this form can be to their care and diagnosis Could It’s not uncommon for people to fudge the truth on … Read more
A recent study by researchers at Brigham Young University and the University of Utah found that medical forms with confidentiality assurances may prompt people to lie more about their health history. (BEU photo) Estimated Reading Time: 6-7 minutes SALT LAKE CITY – Soon after going to the doctor’s office, a patient is given a form … Read more
Be careful playing after the Panthers.photo, Getty Images The Carolina Panthers are not a good team. They really are one of the worst teams in the NFL. They are touting a former XFL quarterback as their starter. They lost Christian McCaffrey and Robby Anderson. They don’t use DJ Moore. They are one of only two … Read more