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'Completely awake': Quick, safe hand procedures help patients avoid the operating room
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Feb. 10 - 9:10 a.m. | Save Story
For this week's "Your Life Your Health," medical specialist Emma Benson explains how one local man was able to resume everyday tasks thanks to a simple in-office procedure.

Beauty is pain? Why platform shoes can be a health hazard
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Feb. 3 - 7:35 a.m. | Save Story
While platform shoes are back in style, experts say they pose a risk for injury.

Maternal health awareness: Lowering risk for pregnancy-related complications
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Updated Jan. 26 - 8:26 a.m. | Save Story

Caffeine: How much is too much?
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Jan. 16 - 7:22 p.m. | Save Story
Caffeine is the most widely-used psychoactive substance, with 80% of adults worldwide reporting they consume it regularly. But whether you get it from coffee, tea, soda, or even chocolate, there needs to be limits.

Utah's flu cases are spiking
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Jan. 9 - 10:37 p.m. | Save Story
Utah has seen a big spike in severe flu cases, with 829 reported hospitalizations statewide, according to data from Dec. 29 to Jan. 4.

Exercise therapist shares tips to set and stick to a fitness routine
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Jan. 2 - 10:14 p.m. | Save Story
Fitness is a top resolution for many people, but where and how to start is a huge thing to pick.

Longtime friends fight cancer together
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Jan. 2 - 7:38 p.m. | Save Story
The holidays can be especially tough for cancer patients, but two best friends are making the best of it by supporting each other during each other's treatment.

Family of doctors provide health care to Utahns amid physician shortage
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Dec. 27 - 9:45 a.m. | Save Story
Three doctors in one family are providing care to the communities they grew up in.

Overindulgence can lead to 'holiday heart syndrome,' doctors say
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Dec. 20 - 2:26 p.m. | Save Story
It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but hear why that might not be as wonderful as some people think.

Avoid winter-related injuries with these safety reminders
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Dec. 12 - 9:11 p.m. | Save Story
An Intermountain Health physician discusses how you can take care of yourself this winter to prevent falls, frostbite and more.

12 ways to stay healthy this holiday season
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Dec. 6 - 11:04 a.m. | Save Story
Intermountain Health experts have some helpful tips for you to stay mentally, physically and emotionally in shape this holiday season.

Benefits of gratitude: The healthiest side dish
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 27 - 10:28 p.m. | Save Story
It's the season of thanks, and research shows being grateful can have many health benefits.

Enjoy Thanksgiving with these healthy eating tips
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 22 - 10:19 a.m. | Save Story
Thanksgiving is just a week away. And since this holiday revolves around food, it can be tempting to overindulge in all those fixings.

Intermountain providers reflect on 15 years of health care at Riverton Hospital
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 15 - 7:44 a.m. | Save Story
It's been 15 years since Intermountain Riverton Hospital opened its doors. It's grown into a robust medical facility serving the southwest part of the valley.

'He's better than ever': Boy finds relief from seizures following neurosurgery
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 8 - 8:26 a.m. | Save Story
A boy in St. George started having unexplainable seizures. Doctors were able to help him through a surgery offered in only a few children's hospitals nationwide.

Trick or treat! Don't forget these Halloween safety reminders
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 31 - 2:17 p.m. | Save Story
Halloween is one of the most exciting nights for kids, but it can also be one of the most dangerous.

Utah survivor urges women to get screened this Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 25 - 7:47 a.m. | Save Story
When Sheri Wiseman got her annual mammogram last March, she received unexpected news.

Intermountain receives major grant to improve care of mitral valve prolapse patients
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 17 - 10:05 p.m. | Save Story
Intermountain researchers were recently awarded a $2.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study ways to improve care of patients with mitral valve prolapse, a common heart disorder.

'Healing Tree' mural helping patients cope with mental health
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 11 - 10:28 a.m. | Save Story
An art project at Utah Valley Hospital is providing a safe space for patients to express themselves.

What to know about the RSV immunization for babies
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Updated Oct. 4 - 4:50 p.m. | Save Story
As many as 80,000 children under 5 are hospitalized each year due to the respiratory syncytial virus, according to the CDC. RSV is a common respiratory virus that affects 90% of kids before their second birthday and can cause severe lung infections.

'I got my life back': Utah man climbs equivalent of Everest a year after hip replacement
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 28 - 9:32 a.m. | Save Story
Craig Knight loves athletic challenges. Originally from Chicago, the Midway man has competed in various triathlons for more than 20 years. But a few years ago, he started having some pain in his right hip.

'A flying ICU': A day in the life of Intermountain Life Flight
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Updated Sept. 21 - 11:32 a.m. | Save Story
For more than 45 years, the Intermountain Life Flight team has been performing daring rescues and transporting patients as it is always on standby.

'You don't want to wait': Doctors urge Utahns get updated COVID-19 vaccine
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 13 - 11:27 a.m. | Save Story
Respiratory virus season is fast approaching, which means an uptick in flu, COVID-19 and RSV cases. But there are vaccines that can protect you against all three of these diseases, including a new COVID-19 vaccine.

How to treat fall allergies
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 5 - 2:09 p.m. | Save Story
An allergist with Intermountain Health said you can lessen your allergy symptoms by keeping your windows closed, using air purifiers and keeping pets out of your bedroom.

Simple ways to help your child eat healthier
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 1 - 10:28 p.m. | Save Story
Parents know it can be tricky getting young kids to acquire a taste for those healthier alternatives to sugary snacks, so here are some tricks to develop those health habits.

Papa Pals companionship services providing social connection for seniors
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 23 - 1:07 p.m. | Save Story
When Diana Johnson and Linda Rich first met two years ago, they became fast friends, thanks to Select Health's service, Papa Pals.

'She proved everybody wrong': Hurricane High graduate's road to recovery
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 16 - 8:08 a.m. | Save Story
A Hurricane High School student, in Washington County, survived a serious accident and was left paralyzed, but that didn't deter her from wanting to walk across the graduation stage.

Add routine vaccines to your child's back-to-school checklist
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 13 - 10:09 p.m. | Save Story
After a summer of fun, it's time to return to the classroom. But back to school means back to updating vaccinations.

Intermountain Health first in nation to use new 3D 'map' for colorectal cancer surgery
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 2 - 8:19 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah man is the very first patient in the nation to have benefited from new 3D technology that helps doctors with complex cancer surgeries.

When a stroke strikes, every second counts
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted July 26 - 3:06 p.m. | Save Story
Danni Seeley noticed her husband's arm was shaking. He thought he was just tired and "slept on it wrong." She said a stroke hadn't crossed her mind.

Heading to the lake? Don't forget these water safety tips
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted July 21 - 9:40 a.m. | Save Story
Summer means fun in the water. But as you're out recreating, remember — accidents can happen in an instant.

Intermountain program helping patients find their 'Way to Wellness'
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted July 13 - 9:34 a.m. | Save Story
Kevin Anderson's father died of heart disease and kidney failure as a result of diabetes, and Anderson didn't want to take the same path.

Fireworks safety tips for Fourth of July
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Updated July 4 - 6:13 p.m. | Save Story
Experts are reminding us: If not handled properly, fireworks can be dangerous.

New Intermountain cancer center brings care to northern Utah patients
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted June 28 - 2:20 p.m. | Save Story
When it comes to treating cancer, having access to state-of-the-art specialized care near you can make all the difference.

'This is medicine for me': A Utah man is battling Parkinson's with boxing
Emma Benson and Michael Houck, KSL-TV | Posted June 21 - 9:54 p.m. | Save Story
An interactive class is helping those effected by Parkinson's disease by keeping them active with boxing.

Listen up! The health consequences of untreated hearing loss
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted June 17 - 9:56 p.m. | Save Story
Around 600,000 people in Utah have hearing loss, but many may not realize they do until they're tested and how it can affect their health.

Utah dad's journey from hypertension to health
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted June 7 - 11:11 a.m. | Save Story
A Saratoga Springs father thought his high blood pressure wasn't a big deal. Then, he started to have serious health issues.

Utah man finds sleep apnea relief with Inspire sleep therapy
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Updated May 31 - 6:32 p.m. | Save Story
Utah dad of six and avid biker was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea. It wasn't until he received an implant that he found relief.

Straightening up: How your posture affects your health
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted May 22 - 9:46 p.m. | Save Story
We're all guilty of slouching in our chairs. But did you know poor posture can cause serious health issues?

Incarcerated Utah man wants drivers to hear his story ahead of '100 Deadliest Days'
Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com | Posted May 22 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's 100 Deadliest Days begin this week — one incarcerated man wants to make the roads safer by sharing his story.

BYU student donates bone marrow to potentially save stranger's life
Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com | Posted May 19 - 4:06 p.m. | Save Story
Jane Pearson was river rafting in Moab last summer when she got an unexpected phone call.

Breast MRI is helping detect cancer in high-risk patients
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Updated May 17 - 10:01 p.m. | Save Story
Intermountain Health is working on new advances in breast cancer screening by transforming early detection.

Sun safety reminders for Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted May 11 - 5:39 p.m. | Save Story
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and Utah has one of the highest rates of melanoma, about twice the national average.

400 days and counting: ER doc's exercise streak improves his mental health
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted May 3 - 9:35 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah doctor is encouraging everyone to join him in getting into an exercise routine to help with their mental health.

Utah family shares their experience with 3 boys who have autism
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted April 27 - 8:26 a.m. | Save Story
April is Autism Acceptance Month, and a Utah family wants to share their personal experience of learning to adapt and grow with the disorder.

Utah dad gets second chance at life thanks to bone marrow transplant
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted April 19 - 12:35 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah dad hopes to meet the person who gave him second chance at life thanks to a bone marrow transplant.

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.
