SUMMER FITNESS – STRATEGIES TO TAKE THE EDGE OFF THE HEAT By Max Polin, M.S. For the training exerciser, it may not be possible to choose goal events that are in pleasant climates and out of the direct sunlight. That’s when heat acclimatizing can come to the rescue. If you have to compete in the […]
Read MoreADD CANCER PREVENTION TO YOUR KITCHEN WITH HCI AND HARMONS By Huntsman Cancer Institute Shopping for cancer-fighting foods just got easier, thanks to a partnership between Huntsman Cancer Institute and Harmons Grocery. The partnership came out of the organizations’ shared interest in teaching the public about healthy eating and how it can help prevent cancer […]
Read More5 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT WEARING CONTACTS IN THE POOL We’ve all done it. It’s too much of a hassle to take them out beforehand, and who wants to look like a total noob wearing goggles the entire time you’re in the pool? Well, we spoke with Dr. Timothy Gibbons, optometrist at University of […]
Read MoreWHAT TO EXPECT FROM WELLNESS COACHING By PEAK Health & Fitness People generally work with a wellness coach because they are ready to make some type of change in their life. A wellness coach helps clients better understand themselves, manage their health and the lifestyle choices they make that affect their health. Among those managed […]
Read MoreA group of University of Utah student volunteers for Connect2Health are linking underserved patients to local health resources.
Read MoreSMOOTHIES Having a smoothie is not only a refreshing and filling way to start the day, but it’s also an easy way to get some of your daily recommended servings of fruits and vegetables. Plus, you can experiment with different ingredients (flaxseeds, almond butter, carrots, mangoes, etc.) for greater nutrition and variety. Here are a […]
Read MoreSTAYING HYDRATED IN THE SUMMER HEAT Dehydration and heat stroke are dangerous conditions that can be life threatening if left untreated. These conditions are more common over the summer months, but can be easily prevented by proper planning and monitoring. Dehydration occurs when your body loses fluid that is not being adequately replaced. We lose […]
Read MoreGOOD GRILLING Many of you have already dusted off your backyard grill in preparation for a summer of grilling fun, but did you know that there is a right way and a wrong way to grill? Research has shown that overcooking and under cooking your food on a grill can increase your risk for illness […]
Read MoreNew fall course to teach basics of cooking and wellness focusing on quick, college-friendly meals.
Read MoreNAVIGATING THE NO-MAN’S-LAND BETWEEN PEDIATRICS AND ADULT CANCER CARE By Brynn Fowler, MPH; Anne Kirchhoff, Ph.D., MPH and Lor Randall, M.D. Patients diagnosed with cancer between the ages of 15-39 sometimes enter a “no-man’s-land” of cancer care. These adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients may not fit the usual profiles for either pediatric or adult […]
Read MoreHELLO HAPPINESS By Kate O’Farrell, M.S., ACSM-CEP, PEAK Health and Fitness Are you looking for a little more happiness in your life? Who isn’t, right? Great news! There is an entire field of research dedicated to positive psychology and you can access it with the click of a mouse. Meet the happiness website: happify.com. Happify […]
Read MoreSTAYING HEALTHY AFTER A BREAK-UP By Chris Dilley There’s no doubt that our physical health is often influenced by our mental and emotional health. Research shows that depression has been linked to a number of physical ailments such as migraines, headaches, back pain, digestive issues and many others. The end of a relationship can often […]
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