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Navigating your health can be difficult. HealthFeed is here to help. As the official blog of University of Utah Health, we are here to offer you information on the latest in medicine, research, nutrition, exercise, and more. We not only will give you the facts, but help you understand them in today’s world where headlines are changing every day.
Mar 08, 2021
Choosing the Right Breast Surgeon
Choosing a surgeon for your breast augmentation can be difficult and time consuming. With so many things to consider – facility, surgeon qualifications and experience, previous work – it’s important that you do your research.
Nov 12, 2020
The 411 on Laser Hair Removal
Body hair—it’s something we spend lots of time, energy, and money on removing. Whether you’re tired of shaving your legs or armpits or pained by waxing that upper lip, laser hair removal may be a good choice for you.
Jun 24, 2020
Skin Health and Face Masks
If you wear glasses and are helping slow the spread of coronavirus by wearing a mask, you’ve probably experienced foggy lenses the moment you put on the mask. What to do? An optical shop expert at the John A. Moran Eye Center shares some tips.
Jan 08, 2020
New Year, New You, & Microneedling Too
Microneedling has been around since the mid 90s, but has recently become more popular. If you haven’t heard of it, an aesthetician uses a SkinPen® with small needles to puncture the first layer of skin. Start the New Year with a new you and try microneedling.
Dec 11, 2019
Don't Let Winter Zap Your Skin
Dry skin is a harmless condition, but the accompanying itchiness, redness, and unpleasing appearance of rough, dry skin can be aggravating.
Nov 11, 2019
The Basics of Botox
Thinking about Botox? Who uses it and how does it work? Find out from specialist Eric Cerrati, MD.
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How to Lose Weight When Diet and Exercise Isn’t Working
Apr 7, 2021
If you’ve tried diet and exercise and still can’t seem to lose the excess fat, you’re not alone. Obesity is a complicated condition that involves more factors than just activity and nutrition. Dr. Jennwood Chen explains how genetics and other health conditions may impact your weight as well as what options are available to help improve your health.
Play InterviewExercise Bands and Eye Injuries
Apr 5, 2021
Resistance bands are a great exercise and physical therapy tool—but can sometimes be dangerous. Emergency physician Dr. Troy Madsen talks about the types of eye injuries caused by exercise bands and how to protect yourself.
Play InterviewDoes Late Night Eating Lead to Weight Gain?
Apr 5, 2021
It's 9 p.m. and you're craving a snack. If you give in, will it lead to additional pounds around the middle? Listen to what nutritionist Thunder Jalili has to say about this common belief in this edition of Truth or Thunderdebunked.
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Play Interview4 Research Supported Steps to Begin Your Weight Loss Journey
Mar 26, 2021
Whether you’re trying to lose weight to improve appearance or your health, getting started can be quite the challenge. Dr. Jennwood Chen from the University of Utah Health Weight Management Program shares four research supported strategies to help you find the inspiration, motivation, and knowledge to help achieve your weight loss goals.
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