All Entries in the "Health" Category
Utah is ‘piloting’ PHRs
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 [...]
Mixed Feelings
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 [...]
Parenting a Child with Autism
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 [...]
Skin Deep
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 [...]
Special Delivery
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 — [...]
Sleep On It
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 [...]
Trends to Depend On
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 [...]
