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2020

12/21

Health Care

COVID-19 on the Slopes

Ski season is here, but this year will look a little different. Resorts are continuing operations with strict safety measures in place, but people are nervous about spending time in the mountains with COVID-19 looming ov...

12/18

Health Care

Inspiring More Health, Less Medicine

The L.S. Skaggs Patient Wellness Center provides health and wellness programming for individuals in our community. Through an innovative inter-professional approach, students and faculty from the Colleges of Health, Phar...

12/11

Health Care

Healthy Holiday Tips

The holidays are right around the corner! With all of the holiday treats, sweets, casseroles, and sugary drinks, it’s no wonder that we tend to gain weight this time of year. Follow these tips to have a healthy and delic...

12/11

Health Care

The Impact of COVID-19 on Older Adults

Older adults are at greater risk of hospitalization or dying if diagnosed with COVID-19. As Utah continues to see high transmission rates during the holidays, it’s more important now than ever to protect those who are mo...

12/09

Health Care

COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Q&A

University of Utah Health is preparing to receive and distribute COVID-19 vaccines while the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers Emergency Use Authorization (EUA). The vaccines will be rolled out in phases and p...

12/08

Health Care

Well-Child Visits Are Essential

Pediatric care is unique. Your son or daughter’s health is important, and we want to help set them up for lifelong well-being. Because your children are continually growing and developing, it is important to track their ...

12/08

Health Care

Dry Eyes? Maybe It's Your Mask

Ophthalmologists have noticed an uptick in patients with new dry eye symptoms—especially among the elderly, immunocompromised, and clinical staff who wear masks almost full-time.

12/07

Health Care

Gathering Safely During the Holidays

The winter months in Utah bring families together and events indoors. People often travel to multiple homes to share gifts and meals with each other. This year, families are being asked to take precautions to reduce tran...

12/02

Health Care

Male Infertility – It’s More Common Than You Think

Infertility can feel alienating – for a couple, and for each individual partner, but in reality, it affects many couples. Fifteen percent of men experience infertility. Find out more about evaluation and treatment for th...

12/01

Health Care

Why Traveling by Plane Is Risky During the Holidays

Traveling during widespread COVID-19 transmission in the U.S. increases your chance of getting and spreading the virus. There are many risks involved, including the possibility of infecting those you are visiting or gett...

11/23

Health Care

Celebrate Holidays Safely During the COVID-19 Pandemic

As the holiday season approaches, COVID-19 transmission in Utah is not slowing down. Unfortunately, small household gatherings are a key contributor to the spread of the virus. Infectious Diseases experts at University o...

11/16

Health Care

Prevention is Key to Periodontal Disease

Gum disease is a common type of dental disease that affects the supporting structures of the teeth such as the gum tissue and the bones surrounding the teeth. Gum disease is so common that 90% of the population has a for...

11/12

Health Care

Build Your COVID-19 Bubble

A social bubble is a small group of people who socialize only with each other and gather only when following the same prevention measures. The benefit of a bubble is that it gives you the opportunity for in-person intera...

11/12

Health Care

Living with Diabetes

11/12

Health Care

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.

11/12

Research

Thinking About Gathering Indoors this Holiday Season? Think About the Air.

Before feasting with relatives from out of town—or friends from outside your social bubble—University of Utah Health specialists say there are a few things to keep in mind this holiday season. Learn about aerosols, airbo...

11/12

Health Care

Hip Pain in Teenage Athletes

It’s no surprise hip pain is a common problem in teenage athletes. Between constant growth spurts and activity levels at an all-time high, sometimes the hip joint has a hard time working properly. It’s important to know ...

11/12

Research

Thinking About Gathering Indoors this Holiday Season? Think About the Air.

Before feasting with relatives from out of town—or friends from outside your social bubble—University of Utah Health specialists say there are a few things to keep in mind this holiday season. Learn about aerosols, airbo...

11/12

Health Care

Hip Pain in Teenage Athletes

It’s no surprise hip pain is a common problem in teenage athletes. Between constant growth spurts and activity levels at an all-time high, sometimes the hip joint has a hard time working properly. It’s important to know ...

11/05

Health Care

Wearing a Mask at the Gym: The Do’s and Don’ts

With COVID-19 interrupting our daily routines, exercising is as important as ever not only for physical health, but mental health too. Exercising is a sure way to make you breath harder and may increase your perspiration...

11/05

Health Care

What You Need to Know About Prediabetes

Prediabetes can be a confusing diagnosis. It’s not diabetes, so what is it? Prediabetes is a condition where the sugar (glucose) in your blood is higher than normal, but not high enough that you are diagnosed with type ...

11/05

Health Care

Maintaining Good Diabetes Management Habits

To say there is a lot going on right now would be an understatement, right? Times like these make it harder to take care of ourselves, with our minds on so many other things. But taking care of yourself is important to...

11/04

Health Care

What is Diabetic Retinopathy?

Diabetes cases are growing rapidly across the world. In the United States alone, more than 34 million people have diabetes, and a significant percentage of people in the US may have elevated blood sugars without realizin...

11/04

Health Care

Diabetes Awareness Month: ED & Infertility

Did you know that diabetes can contribute to erectile dysfunction and other men’s health conditions? Find out more about why treating your diabetes is important. Get more education on diabetes awareness.

11/03

Education, Health Care

What Are Pronouns and Why Do They Matter?

Pronouns—they’re something a lot of us take for granted in everyday life. If you identify with the sex you were assigned at birth, pronouns might not be something you’ve had to think about. If you or someone in your life...

10/26

Health Care

Falling into Fall Allergies

Fall brings beautiful leaves and chilly temperatures, but it also brings a level of discomfort that many people deal with each year: fall allergies. Here are tips on beating your fall allergy symptoms so you can save the...

10/23

Health Care

Hip Pain & Hip Popping: Do You Need a Doctor?

You may have tried massages or stretching, but your hip pain isn’t going away. Find the source of your pain and learn from Doctor Chalmers when you might want to see a hip specialist.

10/23

Health Care

Common Questions About Influenza

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, health care professionals are uncertain what the flu season will look like this year. Due to the similarity of symptoms, it may be hard to tell the difference between flu and COV...

10/23

Health Care

You've Heard of LASIK, but What About PRK?

You’ve probably heard ads encouraging you to “find out if LASIK is right for you.” But what if you find out it’s not? There’s good news. If you want to be less dependent on eyeglasses or contacts, you may have several ot...

10/20

Health Care

Celebrate Halloween Safely: Advice from U of U Health Infectious Diseases Doctors

Halloween is approaching and children are looking forward to putting on their costumes and receiving candy from neighbors. However, trick-or-treating may look a little different this year due to COVID-19 risks associated...

10/14

Health Care

Gum Disease Associated to COVID-19 and Other Medical Conditions

As we learn more about COVID-19, the virus is being associated to several medical conditions and complications in patients that have been infected. A recent study found gum disease can be associated with severe COVID-19 ...

10/12

Health Care

The Science Behind Masking

Experts from University of Utah Health and other medical institutions around the world agree that wearing a mask is one of the most powerful measures we can take to protect ourselves and slow the spread of COVID-19.

10/10

Health Care

Tip #12: Be Well, Willpower Up!

Have you struggled with willpower when it comes to enforcing positive habits? Check out Healthy for Good's tip #12: Willpower up! Arrange your environment, boost willpower in the moment, strengthen ongoing willpower & ex...

10/07

Health Care

Tip #11: Move More, Choose Your Own Workout

Did you know that adequate physical activity can lead to improved length and quality of life? Check out Healthy for Good's tip #11: Choose your own workout. Getting recommended amounts of physical activity weekly (150 mi...

10/07

Health Care

How to Deal With Erectile Dysfunction in a Relationship

ED can be embarrassing to talk about. However, if it is affecting your relationship, you need to discuss it. Find tips for talking to your partner and getting successful treatment.

10/06

Health Care

Mediterranean Watermelon Salad Recipe

Today we’re taking you step-by-step through how to make a delicious Mediterranean watermelon salad. We already know that watermelon is the perfect summer food, but what makes this recipe so great is the combination of sw...

10/05

Health Care

Answering COVID-19 Questions with Infectious Diseases Experts

COVID-19 cases are rising in Utah and there’s many questions surrounding coronavirus vaccinations. Healthcare professionals at University of Utah Health are continuously learning about the new disease. Hannah Imlay, MD, ...

10/03

Health Care

Tip #10: Add Color, Keep it Fresh

Did you know that you can make your produce last longer by ensuring it is stored properly? Check out Healthy for Good's tip #10: Keep it fresh. Improve the longevity of your fresh produce with these simple tips.

9/30

Health Care

Flu FAQ

As flu season approaches, University of Utah Health is preparing guidelines for how to evaluate and determine whether a patient has COVID-19 or influenza. The coronavirus pandemic has made it difficult to tell the differ...

9/30

Health Care

Tip #9: Eat Smart, The Salty Six

Did you know which six popular foods can add high levels of sodium to your diet? Check out Healthy for Good's tip #9: The salty six. As part of a healthy dietary pattern, the American Heart Association recommends 2,300 m...

9/29

Health Care

U of U Health Cardiologists Recognize Cardiovascular System Complications in COVID-19 Patients

When the SARS-CoV-2 virus, or COVID-19, was first identified, it was associated as a respiratory disease due to symptoms that impacted the lungs. Scientists and doctors have since discovered the virus causes complication...

9/26

Health Care

Tip #8: Be Well, Clean Up Your Sleep Hygiene

Is your phone keeping you up at night? Check out Healthy for Good's tip #8: Clean up your sleep hygiene. With a few tweaks to your tech habits, you can wake up more refreshed and ready to face the day.

9/25

Health Care

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls Recipe

Nothing beats the mix of dark chocolate and peanut butter…except maybe adding a hint of coconut. You get it all in this delicious snack. Feel free to get the kiddos involved in the action for this easy hands-on recipe. T...

9/23

Health Care

Tip #7: Move More, 25 Ways to Get Moving at Home

Did you know that getting the recommended amounts of physical activity weekly (150 minutes of moderate activity) is linked to lower risk of diseases, stronger bones and muscles, and improved mental health and mood? Check...

9/19

Health Care

Tip #6: Add Color, The Seasons of Eating

Did you know that fresh foods are often less expensive during their harvest season? Check out Healthy for Good's tip #6: Seasons of Eating. Each seasons brings a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables to incorporate i...

9/18

Health Care

Exercise & Prevention: Keys to Maintaining Healthy Vision

You know regular exercise benefits your heart, lungs, energy level, and waistline. But did you know it can also help preserve your vision? From the minute you wake up until you go to sleep, your eyes work to bring you th...

9/16

Health Care

Tip #5: Eat Smart, Sip Smarter by Limiting Sugary Drinks

Most Americans consume nearly 20 teaspoons of added sugars each day. That’s more than TRIPLE the recommended daily limit for women and DOUBLE for men. Check out Healthy for Good's tip #5: Sip Smarter. Try these tips to q...

9/12

Health Care

Tip #4: Be Well, Fight Stress with Healthy Habits

Stress can have negative impacts on your health, such as releasing the hormone cortisol into your bloodstream, which can increase your heart rate and blood pressure. Check out Healthy for Good's tip #4: Fight stress with...

9/09

Health Care

Tip #3: Move More, 7 Ways to Move More

There are plenty of easy, no-cost ways to dedicate at least 150 minutes to being more active. Check out Healthy for Good's tip #3: 7 Ways to Move More. You can get health benefits even if you split the exercise into a fe...

9/09

Health Care

10 Men’s Sexual Health Questions That Are Too Embarrassing to Ask

Sometimes asking questions about sex can be embarrassing—even for adults. Don't worry, we've got answers. Here are questions ranging from alcohol and sex to ejaculation disorders. Check out these answers from our men's h...

9/05

Health Care

Tip #2: Add Color, 5 Reasons to Add Color to Your Diet

Did you know fruits and vegetables provide many beneficial nutrients that are essential to your everyday health? Check out Healthy for Good's tip #2: Five reasons to eat more color. Find out five reasons fruits and veget...

9/05

Health Care

Sandwich on a Stick Recipe

In this recipe demonstration, we’ll be showing three variations, including PB&J, veggie, and turkey. We’ll also be talking nutrition and including tips and tricks on how to build a healthier sandwich. The best part is th...

9/03

Health Care

Traveling During the COVID-19 Pandemic

This Labor Day weekend, millions of Americans are looking to squeeze in one more vacation as summer comes to an end. Since travel increases a person’s risk for COVID-19, it’s important to be cautious and practice good hy...

9/02

Health Care

Tip #1: Eat Smart, 4 Ways to Get Healthy Fats

Did you know that you can improve your bad cholesterol just by eating a different kind of fat? Check out Healthy for Good's tip #1: Four ways to get good fats. Improve your diet by eating these four healthy fats.

8/26

Health Care

COVID-19 and Wildfire Smoke

Wildfires are becoming more common and severe due to climate change and warmer and drier conditions in the West. As wildfire season rages in Utah, California, and other parts of the United States, people are also at incr...

8/25

Health Care

10 Coronavirus Tips for Isolation if You Have a Sick Family or Household Member

Whether you have COVID-19 (coronavirus) or someone you live with does, you need to take care of yourself and your household. Use these 10 tips to take care of yourself and those you live with.

8/21

Health Care

Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

This recipe for Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken Skewers makes a complete meal, and can serve as a template for a variety of other options. Each skewer is a good source of protein as well as fruits and veggies. The protein used...

8/17

Health Care

Answering COVID-19 Questions

As the virus that causes COVID-19 continues to evolve, experts at University of Utah Health are learning more about the new disease. Emily Spivak, MD, associate professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases at U of U ...

8/17

Health Care

How to Increase Male Fertility With Healthy Sperm

Lots of factors go into keeping sperm healthy. Of course diet and exercise play a part. Read about what healthy sperm are and how to keep your swimmers going strong.

8/14

Health Care

Spaghetti Squash Salad Recipe

This spaghetti squash salad is super flavorful and incredibly easy to throw together for a quick side dish recipe, perfect for BBQ’s, pot-lucks, you name it! It includes minimal ingredients and no cooking skills are requ...

8/11

Health Care

Back to School Q&A With Infectious Diseases Doctors

Infectious Disease doctors at University of Utah Health held a Q&A panel about COVID-19 and the potential impact it could have on students, teachers, and families when they return to school. The process of returning to s...

8/10

Health Care

Answering COVID-19 Questions: Returning to School

As healthcare professionals continue to learn about the virus that causes COVID-19, many parents are tasked with the decision of sending their child to school. Adam Hersh, MD, is a professor of pediatric infectious disea...

8/03

Health Care

How to Avoid Eye Strain Caused by Increased Screen Time Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

Kids and adults are spending more screen time at home as the COVID-19 pandemic stretches into the new school year. One of the side-effects may be eye strain in the form of blurry vision, dry eyes, or even headaches. Grif...

7/27

Health Care

Pineapple Salsa Recipe

Pineapple salsa is a fun, colorful way to add variety to a chips-and-salsa snack or to a fish-taco meal. This salsa is a great source of Vitamin C, fiber and beneficial phytochemicals and antioxidants because of the vari...

7/17

Health Care

Answering COVID-19 Questions

The number of coronaviruses cases in Utah continue to rise, and hospitals are on the verge of ICU capacity. Doctors at University of Utah Health say there are two things we can all easily do to stop the spread of COVID-1...

7/16

Health Care

Should You Be Wearing Goggles With Your Face Mask to Prevent Catching COVID-19?

While the mouth and nose are thought to be the main entry points for catching the coronavirus, there’s also concern about the risk of contracting COVID-19 through the eyes. Experts at the Moran Eye Center at the Universi...

7/16

Health Care

Tips for Mountain Bike Safety

Mountain biking is an amazing sport and Utah is truly a world renown mecca for the sport. Mountain biking is a great way to get out into the mountains, improve fitness, enhance a feeling of well-being, and build confiden...

7/10

Health Care

Overnight Oats Recipe

Our next Be Well Utah 2020 virtual cooking demo features three delicious variations on overnight oatmeal: banana nut, apple cinnamon, and chocolate peanut butter. Try them out with your family and see which one is your f...

7/08

Health Care

Similarities and Differences Between Flu and COVID-19

When coronavirus, or COVID-19, first impacted the United States earlier this year, similarities in symptoms of influenza and coronavirus made it difficult to tell the difference between the viruses. Both are contagious r...

6/30

Health Care

Hearing Aids: Medical vs. Retail

Hearing loss can drastically affect your quality of life. Purchasing hearing aids is a major decision that requires careful considerations. Organizations that sell hearing aids follow either of two models in providing ca...

6/30

Health Care

Personas con mayor riesgo de enfermarse gravemente

Cualquier persona corre riesgo de contraer COVID-19 si se ve expuesta al virus. Algunas personas tienen mayor probabilidad de enfermarse gravemente que otras, lo que significa que pueden necesitar hospitalización, cuidad...

6/30

Health Care

Familias que viven en espacios reducidos

Esta guía está dirigida a personas que viven juntas en espacios reducidos —como personas que comparten un pequeño apartamento— o personas que viven en la misma casa con familias numerosas o extendidas.

6/30

Health Care

Cuándo puede estar con otras personas después de haber tenido COVID-19 confirmado o presunto

Cuándo puede volver a estar cerca de otras personas (suspender el aislamiento en su casa) depende de diversos factores según cada situación. Abajo verá las recomendaciones de los CDC según su situación.

6/29

Health Care

Citrus Kale & Quinoa Salad Recipe

Be Well Utah 2020 is offering virtual cooking demos so you can learn to make tasty and nutritious meals from your own home. Our University of Utah Health Registered Dietitians have handpicked recipes that are easy to mak...

6/25

Health Care

How to Avoid Eye Injuries from Fireworks

Every year around the Fourth of July, doctors see hundreds of preventable eye injuries caused by the unsafe handling of fireworks. Here’s what experts at the Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah say you should know...

6/24

Health Care

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 C...

6/23

Health Care

Tips for Virtual Workouts

If you're like many people who had to change their daily routines due to COVID-19, you are probably in need of a good way to stay in shape and get fit while gyms are closed. Thank to communications technology like Zoom, ...

6/23

Health Care

Food and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Although it's not thought to be the main way of spread, it is possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching food or food packaging, that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly thei...

6/22

Health Care

Answering COVID-19 Questions With U of U Health Experts

In the past week, Utah saw an increase number of COVID-19 cases and concerns have grown about individuals not wearing a face mask in public. There are also new questions about an inflammatory drug called dexamethasone th...

6/17

Health Care

Stay Healthy When Protesting During A Pandemic

As nationwide protests of the police and institutional racism continue in the wake of George Floyd's death, officials are reminding demonstrators that COVID-19 remains a threat to Americans' health and spreads easily in ...

6/17

Health Care

Tips for Avoiding Foggy Eyeglasses When You Wear Your Face Mask

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 C...

6/15

Research

How Is the Pandemic Affecting Sleep?

Kelly Baron, PhD, MPH, DBSM, associate professor in the department of Family & Preventive Medicine at University of Utah Health, is conducting a research study on how sleep is affecting people's routines and offers us so...

6/15

Health Care

When to Consider Cataract Surgery: Coronavirus Update

When do you know it’s time for cataract surgery, especially with COVID-19 safety considerations? Experts at the Moran Eye Center share what they look for during comprehensive eye exams to develop treatment plans and offe...

6/15

Health Care

Answering COVID-19 Questions

Coronavirus (COVID-19) is an illness caused by a virus that can spread to person to person. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a new coronavirus, and health experts continue to learn about it every day. Sankar Swaminathan...

6/09

Health Care

Should You Really Walk 10,000 Steps a Day?

If you are fitness-minded and counting your steps, you may have heard the recommendation of 10,000 steps a day, but where did that number come from and is it really a good target number?

6/09

Health Care

Do I have Spring Allergies?

Allergies are a common chronic disorder that affects about 60 million Americans. They affect people of all ages, often beginning in childhood or young adult years. They can be seasonal or perennial (year-round), dependin...

6/09

Health Care

Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Treatment

If your child has a cleft lip or cleft palate, the surgeries they need will depend on their age and the severity of the cleft. Your doctor will develop a personalized plan of care for your child that will minimize the nu...

6/08

Health Care

COVID-19 and Older Adults

As medical experts continue to study and learn more about COVID-19, current available information and clinical expertise found older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions to be at hi...

6/05

Health Care

Face Mask Cover Guidelines

Are homemade face masks a good idea? The CDC recommends that homemade cloth mask covers can help slow the spread of COVID-19 in a community. Mask covers can limit the spread of germs from the mask wearer to others by hel...

6/02

Health Care

Households Living in Close Quarters During a COVID-19 Pandemic

This guidance is intended for people living together in close quarters, such as people who share a small apartment, or for people who live in the same household with large or extended families.

5/29

Health Care

Understanding COVID-19 Social Distancing Challenges for People With Vision Loss—and How to Help

Social distancing amid the COVID-19 pandemic poses unique challenges for the blind and visually impaired. Experts and patients at the Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah discuss the challenges and how to help.

5/26

Health Care

When You Can be Around Others After You Had or Likely Had COVID-19

When you can be around others (end home isolation) depends on different factors for different situations. Find CDC’s recommendations for your situation below.

5/22

Health Care

Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome

Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a new type of health condition associated with COVID-19 that’s being diagnosed among a small number of children across the world. A panel of University of Utah Hea...

5/20

Health Care

Heart Healthy Baked Chicken Recipe

Maintaining a balanced diet can improve your overall heart health. This delicious baked chicken dish is a great way to include meat in a heart healthy recipe.

5/15

Health Care

Are You at Higher Risk for COVID-19?

COVID-19 is a new disease and there is limited information regarding risk factors for severe disease. Based on currently available information and clinical expertise, older adults and people of any age who have serious u...

5/06

Health Care

Slow the Spread With Cloth Masks

The CDC recommends that homemade cloth mask covers can help slow the spread of COVID-19 in a community. Mask covers can limit the spread of germs from the mask wearer to others by helping block large droplets from coughs...

5/04

Education, Health Care

Alcoholism in the Season of COVID-19

Utah state liquor stores are seeing a spike in sales during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many are turning to alcohol for a variety of reasons. Some of it may be about stockpiling—but there can be cause for concern of substance...

4/29

Health Care

Loss of Smell and COVID-19: What You Need to Know

Although it has yet to be proven, growing anecdotal evidence backed by emerging epidemiological findings suggests that anosmia—the loss of the sense of smell—could be one of the earliest telltale indicators of the viral ...

4/29

Health Care

Does Wearing Contact Lenses Increase Your Chance of Getting COVID-19?

Suggested metadata: Are contact lens wearers at higher risk for coronavirus infection since they may touch their eyes more than average? Experts at the Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah offer facts and hygiene t...

4/27

Education, Health Care

Checking Your Temperature: Here’s What You Need to Know

Do you find yourself placing the back of your hand on your forehead to gauge your temperature? You are not alone. High temperature is an indicator that you might be falling ill. It is also one of the more common symptoms...

4/20

Research

Keeping Track of Your Health in a COVID-19 World

While we are concerned about COVID-19 and it's impact on our health, we may have other health issues that need to be addressed. After a change in hospital policies, how do we continue to seek care? Learn about the differ...

4/17

Health Care

COVID-19: What to Do if You or a Family Member Test Positive

Most people who get sick with COVID-19 will have only mild illness and should recover at home. Care at home can help stop the spread of COVID-19 and help protect people who are at risk for getting seriously ill from COVI...

4/16

Research, Health Care

Is Pink Eye a Symptom of COVID-19?

Should you worry if conjunctivitis, known as pink eye, could be a symptom of coronavirus? Experts at the Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah discuss the rare association between pink eye and COVID-19 and offer tip...

4/16

Health Care

How to Care for Your Hands

Washing our hands is one of the effective ways of preventing the spread of COVID-19, particularly after using the restroom, coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose. However, frequent handwashing can lead to red, itchy or...

4/15

Health Care

7 Ways to Stay Safe and Healthy During Quarantine

Whether you’re working from home, taking a virtual class, or practicing physical distancing for you and your loved ones’ safety, we’re all experiencing a new normal together. This transition may be easy for some, but wor...

4/15

Research

COVID-19 and Antibody Testing: What You Need to Know

Also called immunity testing or serological testing, antibody testing tells you if you had been infected in the past by the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 (also referred to as SARS CoV-2).

4/15

Health Care

Why Practice Mindfulness During a Pandemic?

In this time of COVID-19, many of us have experienced a loss of control, a great sense of vulnerability for ourselves and others, and a whirlwind of challenging emotions. Here's how mindfulness—a practice of paying atten...

4/14

Health Care

Want to Get Outside During COVID-19? Here's How to Do it Safely

Spring is in full bloom. But thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are having a hard time enjoying the outdoors. Yet health experts say fresh air and exercise are important right now. So how can we be active in a ...

4/12

Health Care

Stop Touching or Rubbing Your Eyes to Reduce Risk of Coronavirus Infection

Medical advice to stop rubbing your eyes is more important than ever with the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts at the Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah tell you why touching your eyes can be dangerous and offer tips t...

4/10

Health Care

Running Essential Errands During a Pandemic

As communities across the United States take steps to slow the spread of COVID-19 by limiting close contact, people are facing new challenges and questions about how to meet basic household needs, such as buying grocerie...

4/10

Health Care

10 Ways to Celebrate Easter or Passover During Quarantine

Springtime brings some special holidays, with colorful festivities, family gatherings, and messages of peace. This year, however, things might be looking a little different. Try some of the following ideas to celebrate E...

4/10

Health Care

Eat Right During the COVID-19 Fight

The coronavirus epidemic is posing new challenges to eating well, from empty shelves to making fewer trips to the store. Here are some ideas to help you and your loved ones maintain good nutrition while sheltering in pla...

4/07

Health Care

Thanks Health Heroes

Since the Heroes Work Here signage rolled out, many people have been asking for a version to use at home, so the U of U Health team made it happen with the "Thanks Health Heroes" signs.

3/31

Health Care

Like a Good Neighbor, Shelter in Place to Stay Safe

Across the country, there are orders to stay home or shelter in place to slow the spread of COVID-19. But how that is practiced is often subject to interpretation. Read about what University of Utah Health experts say is...

3/31

Health Care

Can Pets Be at Risk for COVID-19?

Worries have emerged about whether a pet can become infected and spread coronavirus, or COVID-19. There are some coronaviruses that infect animals, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has not receive...

3/30

Health Care

Disinfecting Your Facility if Someone Is Sick

If someone in your workplace becomes ill with the cold, flu, or COVID-19 it's important to clean the work space thoroughly. To stop the spread of germs and to prevent others from getting sick there's important steps to t...

3/26

Health Care

COVID-19: Checklist to Get Ready

As a family, you can plan and make decisions now that will protect you and your family during a COVID-19 outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has made a checklist of important steps families can prepa...

3/24

Health Care

Children and Coronavirus

Tips to keep children healthy while school’s out.

3/24

Health Care

COVID-19: Checklist for the Elderly

If a COVID-19 outbreak happens in your community, it could last for a long time. Depending on the severity of the outbreak, public health officials might recommend community actions to reduce exposures to COVID-19. These...

3/23

Health Care

Is it COVID-19? Or Is it Just My Allergies?

Many might wonder whether their itchy throat or runny nose could mean something other than an allergic reaction. Could it be COVID-19? Let’s break down the facts.

3/23

Health Care

Gym Closed? Here Are Some Healthy Alternatives

In the space of a week, social distancing, working from home, and attending classes online quickly became our new reality. As towns and cities go quiet, many businesses are closing their doors for the foreseeable future....

3/20

Health Care

Why Physical Distancing Matters

Physical distancing can help slow the spread of coronavirus and keep high-risk populations safe. “You’re staying home to protect the most vulnerable,” says Emily Spivak, associate professor in the Division of Infectious ...

3/19

Health Care

So You Think You Have COVID-19

Your sister is calling, so you pick up. She is crying. She thinks she has the coronavirus (COVID-19). After calming her down, you find out that she called her doctor and they refused to test her. What do you do?

3/17

Health Care

Coping With Mental Health During COVID-19 Pandemic

Just like the virus itself, emotional stress seems to be spreading alongside the coronavirus outbreak. You may feel fatigued, have difficulty sleeping, or experience a loss of appetite. This is a completely normal human ...

3/17

Health Care

Social Distancing, Explained

In a coordinated effort to contain the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, government agencies have recommended against large gatherings for the foreseeable future. On Monday, March 16, the Centers for Disease Control and Prev...

3/17

Health Care

What Is a Pandemic?

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a pandemic due to the rapidly evolving coronavirus, or COVID-19, which is spreading globally. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), pandemics happ...

3/12

Health Care

Have COVID-19 Symptoms? Here's What to Do

Coronavirus, or COVID-19, seems to spread rapidly from person to person. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends COVID-19 patients be isolated either in the hospital or at home until they no longe...

3/10

Health Care

Coronavirus (COVID-19) FAQs

By now, you've probably heard of the coronavirus, or COVID-19. Each day, new cases are recorded worldwide, and the headlines just keep getting worse. With a lot of questions still unanswered, here are the facts we know.

3/10

Health Care

How Does COVID-19 Compare to the Flu?

Fever, cough, and shortness of breath are all potential symptoms of both influenza and the coronavirus disease, also known as COVID-19. Both diseases can cause mild to severe illness, and both can pose serious complicati...

3/09

Health Care

Does Hand Sanitizer Work?

We all know how important it is to wash our hands before and after handling food and using the restroom. But how effective is hand sanitizer? Is it just as good as soap and water?

3/03

Health Care

Coronavirus and Pregnancy

Women are more susceptible to some viral illnesses during pregnancy, still little is known about how coronavirus, or COVID-19, impacts an expectant mother and her baby. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC...

3/02

Health Care

Handwashing: The Best Way to Protect Yourself from Illness

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are advising people to wash their hands frequently to protect themselves from respiratory illness. Handwashing, especially during key illness times such as flu season,...

2/28

Health Care

Heart Attack Symptoms in Women

The heart—that powerful muscle pumping life into every system in our bodies, including itself—deserves a lot of care and attention. Women are often less likely to pay attention to hear health, delaying needed exams and t...

2/25

Health Care

Be a Bone Marrow Hero

You could save a life.

2/25

Health Care

A Cancer Vaccine?

Our world was a much scarier place before vaccines. Polio, tetanus, and diphtheria are all among the afflictions that used to be major concerns for people everywhere. While these diseases do still exist, their infection ...

2/24

Health Care

Suicide Prevention

Learn the signs so you can recognize when someone is in trouble.

2/24

Health Care

Cancer and Acupuncture

Many patients find the practice beneficial.

2/18

Health Care

Dental Hygiene for Kids

Kids need to learn early how to take care of their teeth.

2/18

Health Care

Diabetes and ED

Believe it or not, erectile dysfunction (ED) can be a symptom of diabetes. Men need healthy blood vessels and nerves to get an erection. High blood sugar from diabetes can damage these blood vessels and nerves. Learn mor...

2/18

Health Care

Facts About Estrogen

There's a lot of conflicting information out there about this vital hormone.

2/12

Health Care

Carrots & Eye Health: Myth or Fact?

You’ve probably heard that carrots are good for your eyes, and it’s true. Carrots are a super source of beta-carotene—and that’s a start. But it takes a whole lot more to protect your irreplaceable vision.

2/05

Health Care

Preventing Contact Burns

Contact burns are caused by touching a hot object. They commonly occur while cooking or using beauty tools such as a curling iron. All contact burns are preventable. Giavonni Lewis, MD, director of University of Utah Hea...

2/05

Health Care

How to Shovel Snow

It doesn't matter if you're a veteran snow shoveler or more of a beginner—save your back with these tips. Otherwise, you may end up suffering from back pain.

2/05

Health Care

Benefits of Turmeric

There is no set dosage for turmeric.

2/05

Health Care

Playing Hide and Seek with Sugar

Not all sugar is created equal.

2/05

Health Care

Protect Yourself From Coronavirus

Taking a few precautions will help.

1/29

Health Care

How Healthy Is Your Prostate?

It's a small organ that can cause big problems.

1/29

Health Care

Healthier Alternatives to the Senate Candy Drawer

Extremely long days of sitting are in store for the women and men of the U.S. Senate in Washington D.C. as the impeachment trial continues. Many of them are relying on a desk draw to give them energy throughout the day.

1/27

Research

China’s Coronavirus: Answers From an Expert

An outbreak of a newly recognized coronavirus in the Chinese city of Wuhan is making international headlines. Already hundreds of people have been sickened and more than 80 have died as a result of the illness. Additiona...

1/24

Health Care

5 Training Tips for Running a Half Marathon or Marathon

Physical therapist and director of the Runner's Clinic, Laura LaMarche, DPT, outlines five marathon and half marathon training tips for you to prepare for your next big race.

1/21

Health Care

Male Infertility – Get Tested, Get Treated

Fifteen percent of couples struggle with infertility, an often frustrating problem that affects both men and women equally. Learn more about how men's health providers at U of U Health can help you find treatments to com...

1/21

Health Care

Skin Care Face Masks: Are They Safe for Everyone?

Face masks are commonly used for skin care treatment, claiming to fight acne, soothe skin, and provide a glow. Many face masks also claim to contain natural ingredients—but does that mean they’re safe to use? And what if...

1/20

Health Care

What Is Snow Blindness & How Can You Prevent It?

There’s a reason you squint in bright sunlight. In situations where the sun’s rays intensify as they reflect off of snow, water, or sand, and you forget your UV-blocking sunglasses or goggles your eyes can get sunburned....

1/16

Staying Healthy on the Court

Your Junior Jazz player wants to own the court. Here are some conditioning drills for youth basketball players to help them stay healthy and active.

1/15

Health Care

One Question for Your Pharmacist

A trip to the pharmacy should be simple. Pick up your medications and be on your way, right. But what about your medication’s potential side effects or interactions with other drugs? Or what about less-expensive generic ...

1/15

Health Care

The ABC's of RSV

Pediatricians across the US are seeing an increased number of cases of RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, a common respiratory virus that causes infection in the lungs and breathing passages. But Utah is currently seei...

1/10

Health Care

Driving as We Age

There may come a time when you need to hang up the keys.

1/10

Health Care

Why Do My Joints Hurt in the Winter?

The cold weather can make your joints feel frozen.

1/10

Health Care

Wheelchair Safety in the Snow

Here are a few tips to stay safe out there in the snow.

1/08

Health Care

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 Yea...

1/06

Health Care

How Nutrition Affects Your Prostate, Bladder, & Sperm

We know nutrition is key to our health, but did you know it can also reduce your chances of developing erectile dysfunction (ED) and prostate cancer? It can also improve your sperm health. Check out our list of recommend...

1/06

Health Care

How to Get Ready for Ski Season

Ready to hit the slopes? Check out these ski exercises that you can do to prepare for the ski season. Prevent ski injuries by being prepared.

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