An estimated 72 percent of American women and 42 percent of men will experience varicose veins symptoms by their 60s. Right now, 25 million Americans suffer from venous reflux disease, the main culprit for painful, swollen and ugly varicose veins.
“Some people think varicose veins are simply a cosmetic issue, but they can [...]
Wise consumers look at the price before buying a pair of shoes, a dinner entree or a new car. Merchants set the prices, which allows them to know they’ll receive the money listed on the price tag and be able to stay in business.
That’s not the case in the medical industry. A fee is [...]
Central Utah Clinic celebrates 4 decades of service
Amid July’s fireworks and celebrations, Central Utah Clinic is kicking off its own festivities. On July 30, Central Utah Clinic enters its 40th year of offering value enhanced care.
And that’s something to cheer about.
Forty years ago three internal medicine specialists — Drs. Nimer, Parker and Gardner [...]
Personal Health Records are a prescription for better health care
Utah and Arizona residents are part of an exclusive group chosen to participate in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Medicare’s pilot program for electronic personal health records (PHR).
Scott Barlow, CEO of Central Utah Clinic, began advocating for PHRs long before the government stepped [...]
Depression and mood disorders affect a surprising percentage in ‘happy valley’
Utah is typically proud of its No. 1 rankings — highest literacy rate in the nation, highest percentage of computers per household, highest birth rate and most competitive in economic development are just a few.
But one of the state’s top rankings isn’t anything to boast [...]
Complex developmental disability isn’t curable, but it is treatable
Autism’s cause is mysterious. And so are its symptoms, definition and treatments. It’s a disorder that’s gaining notoriety as the numbers of diagnoses increase. In 2007, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention concluded that the prevalence of autism had risen to one in every 150 American [...]
Your epidermis is showing — so take care of it
Your skin is your body’s largest organ. It is delicate, yet self-sufficient. It’s resourceful, but sensitive. And though beauty is certainly more than skin deep, proper care of your exterior is essential.
Here are three common skin problems — and solutions — for you to put your [...]
For happier pregnancies and healthier babies, focus on your own well-being
Pregnancy — it’s the best of times and the worst of times. Excitement and anticipation are offset by morning sickness and weight gain, and the fun of baby showers is countered by fatigue.
From conception to contractions, pregnancy delivers surprises and new experiences — both physically [...]
Catch your zzzzs without counting sheep
Shelly Fisher has had her fair share of nights with no shuteye.
“I’ve always had difficulty sleeping,” the American Fork resident says. “I’d wake up a lot and I never felt like I got a good night’s sleep.”
But last summer her problem turned into a nightmare.
“I was to a point where [...]
Food fads come and go — here are a few you should swallow long-term
Organic. Low carb. Trans fats. Portion size.
Healthy buzzwords are in the limelight as food trends evolve according to lifestyles of consumers, findings of researchers, and rules established by the FDA.
Some of the trends are obvious — packages with guarantees of lower cholesterol [...]
