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Listener Question: Ice or Heat a Sprained Ankle?
Jul 18, 2018You’ve sprained your ankle. Maybe you twisted it during a run. Maybe you suffered a minor fall while skiing. It hurts and is swollen and needs some relief. Are you supposed to put it on ice or apply heat? Dr. Emily Harold, sports medicine physician at University of Utah Health, has the answer, as ... Read More
Tonsils—When Is it Time to Take Them Out?
Jul 16, 2018Tonsils are small glands on either side of the throat that stop bacteria from entering the body. They’re an important part of your child’s immune system, but sometimes can become ‘ginormous’ and cause problems like difficulty swallowing, heroic snoring, or chronic strep throat. Pediatrician ... Read More
I’m Pregnant But Sleeping on My Side Hurts
Jul 12, 2018Medical experts recommend pregnant women sleep on their side, but what if it makes you so uncomfortable you can’t even fall asleep? Is going to sleep in a different position really going to make a difference? Dr. Tom Miller and Dr. Howard Sharp, OB/GYN, answer common questions pregnant women have ... Read More
The Poop on Poop: Constipation in Kids
Jul 9, 2018A lot of parents worry about their child’s bowel movements: Is it normal? Is it not normal? Is the stool too hard or too soft? How many days can a child go between bowel movements? Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner tells you the difference between regular and irregular bowel movements in ... Read More
4 Tell-Tale Signs You Have Strep Throat
Jul 6, 2018Strep throat is a bacterial infection of the tonsils that is relatively common. It’s contagious and can lead to a very sore throat, so the earlier it’s treated, the better. Emergency physician Dr. Troy Madsen discusses four tell-tale signs you should be looking for to determine if you have strep ... Read More
I Cry all the Time – Am I Normal?
Jul 5, 2018Severe grief or disruption can cause anyone to cry, and that’s normal. Prolonged crying that persists without reason is not normal and may indicate a serious condition requiring treatment. Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones talks about tears, crying, and emotions that are uniquely human. ... Read More
Getting 30-Minutes of Exercise into a Busy Workday
Jul 3, 2018You've probably already heard that getting up from your computer to move around is important for your health, but why? Certified exercise physiologist Britta Trepp says just moving a few minutes every hour can help you meet your 30-minute per day goal for exercise. Learn some useful tips for staying ... Read More