[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] The Famous Faces of Learning Disorders Children have an exciting and often enviable energy about them. How many times have we heard a parent say, “If I could just bottle some of that energy, I would get so much more accomplished during the day”? While it seems youngsters are more controlled by […]
Read MoreLIFT SAFELY The University of Utah’s goal is to eliminate injuries caused by improper and poor lifting practices. To prevent strains, dislocations and muscle tears, please do the following when lifting: Stretch and warm up before you perform any lifting Keep your back straight and bend your knees – remember to never twist or bend […]
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] WAYS TO CHANGE A BEHAVIOR AND MAKE IT STICK Do you find yourself setting the same New Year’s resolution year after year? Do you start making behavior changes but find yourself reverting back to old habits? If so, you are not alone. Making changes to our lifestyle and behaviors can be tricky […]
Read MoreUPDATED: FIREWORK SAFETY FOR UTAH’S 24TH OF JULY CELEBRATION Salt Lake City has updated its firework restrictions, as always the university and surrounding Salt Lake City neighborhoods are prohibited from using any kind of fireworks during the July holidays, other jurisdictions have announced additional restrictions as well, to see a map of restricted areas click […]
Read MoreFIRE SAFETY AND UTAH’S JULY HOLIDAYS The university and surrounding Salt Lake City neighborhoods are prohibited from using any kind of fireworks during the July holidays. See map here. Hot and dry conditions warrant extreme care along the University’s east bench especially. Fireworks and open fires of any kind are not allowed. If grilling out […]
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] 6 ways to fit fitness into a busy schedule We know life can be a little crazy sometimes, but fitting physical activity into your daily life can be easier than you think. Here are six tips to help make sure you get some activity every day. Work out in the morning. Set […]
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] SALT LAKE SUMMERS Need ideas of ways to get outside alone or with the family during the summer? Here is a list of PEAK’s top 10 things to do in and around Salt Lake City this summer: Utah’s Hogle Zoo Park City Olympic Park Liberty Park and Tracy Aviary Red Butte Garden […]
Read MoreOUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AND SEVERE WEATHER With the warm weather upon us, outdoor activities such as concerts, picnics and barbecues will be a great ways to create fun and team unity. However, injuries caused by lightning strikes are the number one serve weather incidents for the state of Utah. If you are organizing an outdoor activity, […]
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] BRINGING MINDFULNESS TO FOOD Mindfulness is a type of meditation practice that has been gaining popularity in recent years, though it has been around much longer. Perhaps one of the reasons behind this recent surge in popularity is the ability to practice mindfulness in a variety of ways. Not only can you […]
Read MoreFIREWORK SAFETY AND UTAH’S JULY HOLIDAYS The university and surrounding Salt Lake City neighborhoods are prohibited from using any kind of fireworks during the July holidays. (See the map) Hot and dry conditions warrant extreme care along the university’s east bench especially. Fireworks and open fires of any kind are not allowed. If grilling out of […]
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