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How to keep your kids on a regular sleep routine to reduce stress
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted April 13 - 6:04 p.m. | Save Story
Experts emphasize that sleep is therapy, both physically and emotionally, which is why it's important to keep you and your kids on a regular sleep routine.
Get moving: How to manage stress with exercise
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted April 12 - 6:31 p.m. | Save Story
If not managed well, stress can cause serious health problems. Exercise — love it or hate it — has long been proven to reduce stress.
Finding relief from seasonal allergies
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted April 5 - 9:09 a.m. | Save Story
For many people — about 1 in 4 adults — spring allergies are inevitable. Dr. Glen Porter, an allergist with Intermountain Health, says you don't have to be miserable.
'It's different every day': Understanding multiple sclerosis and its prevalence in Utah
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted March 30 - 3:35 p.m. | Save Story
March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, a chance to talk about this neurological condition which affects more than 30,000 Utahns.
National Nutrition Month: How to talk about body image with your kids
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted March 23 - 8:06 a.m. | Save Story
March is National Nutrition Month, a campaign designed to promote informed eating choices and positive body image.
'Listen to your body': Transplant survivor shares story for World Kidney Day
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted March 15 - 10:01 p.m. | Save Story
A kidney transplant survivor is warning others about kidney disease, including on World Kidney Day.
Colon Cancer Awareness Month: Survivor urges screenings, early detection
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted March 8 - 1:32 p.m. | Save Story
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a chance to raise awareness of the No. 1 cancer killer for men under 50, and No. 2 for women under 50.
Strategies to lengthen your life
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted March 3 - 8:42 a.m. | Save Story
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says, on average, women tend to live five to seven years longer than men because men have higher rates of cardiovascular disease.
'Cancer can affect anybody': Utah couple processes pancreatic cancer diagnosis
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Feb. 24 - 9:36 a.m. | Save Story
Pancreatic cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. and often goes undetected until it's advanced. One Utah County man is fighting for more time with his loved ones.
Intermountain program helps seniors fight joint pain, recover from surgery
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Updated Feb. 15 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
Intermountain Health's ArthroFit program is designed to help senior patients prevent, prepare for, and recover from surgery. The classes are led by skilled instructors and trainers who help the patients through various joint-protective exercises.
'The place we love isn't healthy': Millcreek couple weighs moving due to poor air quality
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Feb. 9 - 9:03 a.m. | Save Story
One Millcreek couple has to choose between staying in Utah or moving somewhere new for the sake of their health.
How childbirth education classes can help moms prepare for labor
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Updated Feb. 2 - 10:21 p.m. | Save Story
Intermountain Health is offering prenatal courses for parents that cover everything from pregnancy to labor and delivery to postpartum care.
What you can do about risks for chronic kidney disease
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Jan. 26 - 11:02 a.m. | Save Story
When caught early, kidney disease is treatable. If left untreated, chronic kidney disease can lead to kidney failure, which is when dialysis or a transplant is needed.
New treatment helps Midway man live with advanced prostate cancer
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Jan. 20 - 1:16 p.m. | Save Story
Approximately 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime.
'Not viruses to mess around with': Experts urge caution during ongoing 'tripledemic'
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Jan. 12 - 7:28 a.m. | Save Story
Experts say this winter we're seeing another "tripledemic" — rising cases of COVID-19, flu and RSV in Utah.
Safe on the slopes: How to prevent winter sports injuries
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Jan. 7 - 9:15 a.m. | Save Story
Winter sports are a great way to have some fun during the cold months, but whether you're a novice or an expert, it's important to be aware of the risk of injury.
5 simple and safe home remedies for colds
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Dec. 29 - 10:06 a.m. | Save Story
Coughs and sore throats are common this time of year, but you don't have to suffer. Here are a couple of simple and safe ways to get relief.
Choking hazards: How to keep your little ones safe this holiday
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Dec. 22 - 10:52 a.m. | Save Story
During this time of year, every parent needs to be extra vigilant. The various holiday foods, decorations, and toys are all items that could endanger a young child.
