A common thought is 'a few drinks during times of stress can help a person relax and sleep.' However, drinking too much alcohol can have the opposite effect, as well...
Sales of alcoholic beverages in the United States have increased 55% compared to this time last year. Our lives are stressful and alcohol consumption can be a common way to...
A good protective measure against COVID-19 is to wear a face mask—if you're asymptomatic, face masks can help contain the spread of droplets from your coughs and sneezes. It's important...
Staying physically distant from other people. Covering your coughs and sneezes. Washing your hands often. With new information surrounding COVID-19 coming out almost daily, Chief Medical Officer of Ambulatory Care...
Life during the pandemic can be tough, especially for those in health care. Troy talks about life as an ER doctor during COVID-19. Scot asks him about how he’s holding...
The ER is for emergencies—we know this. But which health conditions classify as "emergencies" can be confusing. It's important to know the guidelines for coming into the ER. Emergency physician...
Your mental well-being comes to the forefront during a global health crisis. If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious or depressed, it can help to talk to someone about the emotions you're...
It's important to keep your home clean, even more so during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cleaning can also help relieve feelings of anxiety. But specific disinfecting products, when used together, can...
"Racist" can be an emotional and triggering label—nobody wants to be called a racist. Anti-Black racism is an unfortunate part of American history and still exists today. It's important to...
Feelings of anxiety, being overwhelmed and ambiguity of the future can be common during a crisis, and it's human nature to avoid those emotions. But psychiatrist Dr. Benjamin Chan says...
Wear your seatbelt. Drink in moderation. Eat your vegetables. We’ve heard these mundane suggestions all our lives, but they may just be the most important cliches to take to heart...
As fourth-year medical students about to enter residency during a global health crisis, the future is unclear. We have questions and we're scared. But we'll fight through together. In this...
Tactical breathing. BLAST. The Power Grip. These aren’t your usual mental health tools. Kevin Curtis is back and he’s brought his friend Ben to share three simple, proven techniques you...
If you're experiencing flu-like symptoms—such as fever, cough, or fatigue—but haven't traveled or been in contact with someone who has, should you get a coronavirus test? Chief Medical Officer of...
It's a stressful time for many of us, even children. With most children having been sent home from school, stress and anxiety can run high. Child psychiatrist Dr. Benjamin Chan...
The health of one individual has profound implications and impact the health of others, not only in their communities but worldwide. University of Utah Global Health aims to provide support...
Why does someone decide to go into a triple board residency program? How do you promote wellness and balance during a five-year residency program? What’s the difference between west coast...
Accidents happen. Where do you go for a broken bone, sprain, or other orthopedic injuries? Dr. Julia Rawlings explains how the University of Utah Orthopaedic Injury Clinic can treat most...
Sleep is crucial to being the healthiest you, but 70% of Americans get less than six hours of sleep a night. That’s rough. Sleep expert Dr. Kelly Baron explains how...
Sleep is important for both our physical and mental health. But during times of stress and anxiety, you might find you're not able to sleep, which can then start the...
Four years of medical school and months of residency interviews all leads up to Match Day, when the National Resident Matching Program releases results to applicants seeking residency and fellowship...
In the midst of COVID-19, it’s more important than ever to care about your health. Even during distancing, working on the Core 4 can help keep up your immunity and...
Fourth year of med school is all about residency interviews. Ours included a lot of travel horror stories, bronchitis, pre-dinners, rejecting/canceling interviews, the whole drama of the actual day—and Watermelon...
Doctors once assumed that women didn't have to worry about heart attacks until menopause, but a new study contradicts that. New findings reveal an increase in women suffering heart attacks—more...
