Working from home can be easy for some, but less easy for others. Especially if the rest of the family is also at home. Work work and housework can sometimes...
Ideally, housework is divided equally between members of a household. But stress and tension can happen when what's perceived as "fair" to one person doesn't match what another person feels...
Headaches are a major public health issue. Everything from your daily caffeine intake to the amount of sleep you get can contribute to headaches. Dr. Tom Miller and nurse practitioner...
For a lot of Americans, physical distancing means being confined in a space close to your refrigerator. It also means a lot of snacking and, according to research, a lot...
For those who are experiencing a panic attack, a trip to the emergency room might feel necessary. And while ER doctors can give medication to help calm you down, most...
Though physical distancing can be frustrating and tiring, it's still the best practice to keep safe from coronavirus. Dr. Emily Spivak from the Division of Infectious Diseases talks about why...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
What you eat impacts your health beyond gaining weight. An RDN can teach you to eat to treat physical ailments like kidney disease and cancer to mental health issues like...
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...
Your family is complete—you and your partner are considering permanent birth control. Does the father get a vasectomy, or does the mother get a tubal ligation? According to Dr. Alex...
Vasectomies make men sexy. At least according to urologist and reproductive specialist Dr. Alexander Pastuszak. Dr. Pastuszak discusses six reasons why women might want men to get the procedure, as...
When it comes to developing breast cancer, size does not matter. A smaller breast does not lead to a smaller risk of developing a tumor. Women's health expert, Dr. Kirtly...
