Estimated reading time: 8-9 minutes A recent human clinical study showed that 88% of American adults are metabolically “unfit”. And Joel Bikman, longtime director of nutrition and co-founder of a new science-based health company, knows the culprit. “It’s just our diet,” Bikman said. “We eat the wrong kinds of food in the wrong amounts, and …
Governor Spencer Cox speaks to members of the media during a symposium on social media and youth mental health at OC Tanner in Salt Lake City on Tuesday. (Kristin Murphy, Deseret News) Estimated reading time: 5-6 minutes SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Gov. Spencer Cox had strong words for social media companies during his symposium …
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Estimated reading time: 5-6 minutes For years experts have tried to figure out the most effective and easiest way to help people lose weight. Diet after diet, recent scientific discoveries may provide the ultimate and lasting solution to safe weight management. According to longtime nutrition director and co-founder of a new science-based health company, Joel …
Estimated reading time: 6-7 minutes SALT LAKE CITY – The first answer was the most important, but the second and third answers can also have a vital impact. This speaks to the incredible response from medical staff and first responders at Cincinnati’s Paycor Stadium when Buffalo Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin shockingly collapsed midway through …
Walking has long been hailed as one of the best exercises for overall health. This physical activity can strengthen your heart, lower your blood pressure, strengthen your bones and burn calories. (Sergio Azenha, Alamy) Estimated reading time: 5-6 minutes ATLANTA – Walking has long been hailed as one of the best exercises for overall health. …
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Estimated reading time: 3-4 minutes For all its virtues, Utah has had a somewhat shaky past with medical coverage. In 2020, Wendy Leonard for Deseret News reported that many Utahns find health care hard to afford. In the study, Utah ranked 35th out of 42 states surveyed by Altarum Healthcare Value Hub. “It’s disappointing to …
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Bob Dorobis plays his guitar at his home in Middletown, NJ, on December 4. Dorobis has redoubled her efforts to learn fingerpicking during the pandemic. (Jeanann Dorobis via Associated Press) Estimated reading time: 7-8 minutes NEW YORK – Dust off old musical instruments, enjoy the outdoors in a more meaningful way, throw away hair dye …
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Estimated reading time: 5-6 minutes SALT LAKE CITY — As the leaves changed color and fell last month, Matt Gwyther sat in a park surrounded by the evidence of the passage of time. “I have this open wound that I just want to close,” he said. As fall gave way to winter, Matt Gwyther faced …
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Estimated reading time: 6-7 minutes Many people have a love-hate relationship with their bathroom scales, especially around the holiday season. If that describes your attitude, take heart. Many respected health and fitness experts claim that measuring our weight is not the best reflection of overall health. “Body composition testing is important because knowing your weight …
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A sample plate of food icon MyPlate, is unveiled at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington, June 2, 2011. Few Americans have heard of MyPlate, new research reveals. (Susan Walsh, Associated Press) Estimated reading time: 3-4 minutes WASHINGTON — Here’s a little quiz: what replaced the food pyramid, the government’s guide to healthy eating …
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