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Oct 21, 2019
Living With Epilepsy: How to Reduce the Risks
Complications of Epilepsy are always possible. But there are things people can do to reduce the risks.
Aug 13, 2019
Why Does My Lower Back Hurt?
Roughly 80 percent of people will experience pain in the lower back that is significant enough to limit activity. However this is a very common issue and one that is relatively easy to deal with. Read what you can do and how you can treat it.
Jul 25, 2019
Recovering From a Stroke
A stroke can come out of nowhere, and it can be permanently life-altering, both for the victim and for their friends and family.
Feb 26, 2019
Hope for Essential Tremor
It’s one of the most common movement disorders in the world
Feb 11, 2019
What's Next for Migraine Treatment?
Thirteen percent of Americans (about 38 million people) suffer from migraine, and every one of them has a different experience with the condition.
Feb 05, 2019
Migraine: Not Just a Bad Headache
It’s more common than asthma and diabetes combined.
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Stress Can Affect Your Sleep
Mar 30, 2020
Sleep is important for both our physical and mental health. But during times of stress and uncertainty, you might find you're not able to sleep, which can then start the cycle of worrying about not sleeping, which can then lead to more trouble sleeping—it’s a sleepless cycle. Sleep expert Dr. Kelly Baron talks about what you can do if stress or anxiety is affecting your sleep.
Play InterviewER or Not: I Think I Have Coronavirus
Mar 26, 2020
Should you go to the ER for COVID-19 symptoms? Emergency physician Dr. Troy Madsen says, “No.” However, there are exceptions—If you’re experiencing high fever or cough symptoms, please call 801-587-0712 before visiting the hospital. Dr. Madsen talks about testing guidelines and what you should do if you believe you have coronavirus.
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Play InterviewHow to Eat to Control Your Cholesterol
Mar 10, 2020
High cholesterol levels can lead to cardiovascular disease, so it’s important to keep your levels low. What you eat can have a big impact on those numbers. But what should (and shouldn’t) you be eating to lower your cholesterol? Nutrition specialist Sharee Thompson shares the steps you should take to lower your LDL and start living a healthier life.
Play InterviewNew Focused Ultrasound Treatment to Eliminate Essential Tremor
Mar 10, 2020
Essential tremor is a debilitating neurological disorder that can make daily life difficult. Treatments typically include medications with severe side effects or open skull brain surgery. But a new technology allows surgeons to treat the condition without making a single incision. Dr. Matthew Alexander and Dr. John Rolston from University of Utah Health Clinical Neurosciences Center explain how focused ultrasound works and what it could mean for the future of medicine.
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