Health & Wellness
What’s With All the Saints? The Meaning of St. Patrick’s Day
by David Pascoe Chaplain, Primary Children’s Hospital What’s with all the Saints? No, I don’t mean the Latter-day ones who made their home here in 1847. I mean the ones that show up on the calendar this time of year. St. Valentine’s Day. St. Patrick’s Day. What are we to make of these antiquated, sanctified […]
The Air We Breathe: Protecting Our Kids During An Inversion
by Elizabeth Joy, MD, MPH, Michelle Hofmann, MD, MPH, & Steven Bergstrom It comes as no surprise to anyone living along Utah’s Wasatch Front that our air quality is compromised for days to weeks come wintertime. Our murky air is referred to as an “inversion” as it is the reverse of a normal air pattern […]
Managing Stress During the Holidays
The holidays are a special time for creating memories and traditions with family and friends. However, for many, the holidays are also a stressful time with extra demands and activities. Here are some tips for how to take care of yourself and have a less stressful holiday season.
A Game Plan to Beat the Flu
The approach of autumn may bring thoughts of football to mind, but it’s also a time to prepare for the upcoming influenza season. Just as football teams draw up strategies in preparation to play and defeat their opponents, the same approach may be taken with Influenza by preparing a game plan of your own. Here […]
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