For many parents, investing in orthodontic care may seem like only a mechanical fix. Straight teeth help an individual to effectively bite, chew and speak. Straight teeth contribute to healthy teeth and gums. Properly aligned teeth and jaws may alleviate or prevent physical health problems. However, teeth that work better also tend to look better. [...]
Kent and Judy Van Leeuwen know that catching touchdown passes doesn’t start when you lace up the cleats under the bright Friday night lights at Timpview High School. The Van Leeuwens’ three sons lace up first at Utah Valley Sports Medicine Acceleration on the campus of Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo. They spend [...]
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 be much [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 — [...]
