Estimated reading time: 5-6 minutes SALT LAKE CITY — As the leaves changed color and fell last month, Matt Gwyther sat in a park surrounded by the evidence of the passage of time. “I have this open wound that I just want to close,” he said. As fall gave way to winter, Matt Gwyther faced …
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Estimated reading time: 6-7 minutes Many people have a love-hate relationship with their bathroom scales, especially around the holiday season. If that describes your attitude, take heart. Many respected health and fitness experts claim that measuring our weight is not the best reflection of overall health. “Body composition testing is important because knowing your weight …
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A sample plate of food icon MyPlate, is unveiled at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington, June 2, 2011. Few Americans have heard of MyPlate, new research reveals. (Susan Walsh, Associated Press) Estimated reading time: 3-4 minutes WASHINGTON — Here’s a little quiz: what replaced the food pyramid, the government’s guide to healthy eating …
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The Huntsman Institute for Mental Health at Salt Lake City Research Park is pictured November 4, 2019. Jean Welch Hill, Salt Lake County’s new director of criminal justice initiatives, says the criminal justice system needs to focus more about rehabilitation than punishment. (Steve Griffin, Deseret News) Estimated reading time: 6-7 minutes SALT LAKE CITY — …
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Friday, November 18, 2022 Quinn Funeral Home View larger + On November 16, Dr. Alexander M. Calenda of Warwick, died at the age of 94 after living a beautiful and blessed life. Surrounded by the love of his family, he left peacefully and with grace to continue on his way and to be fully welcomed …
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The Utah Early Childhood Mental Health Summit, held Thursday, was hosted virtually by Governor Spencer Cox and First Lady Abby Cox. The couple encouraged listeners to be builders and bring about game-changing change in children’s lives through mental health services. (Utah Early Childhood Mental Health Summit) Estimated reading time: 5-6 minutes SALT LAKE CITY — …
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Yoga is the addition of energy, strength and beauty to the body, mind and soul and after the joyous celebrations of Indian festivals with the consumption of delicious sweets, binge eating and drop in temperature , it can be difficult to stay active and productive. In this phase of the changing season one tends to …
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Nutritional benefits may be an effective way to slow age-related cognitive decline, according to a new study. (Alex Segre, Alamy) Estimated reading time: 4-5 minutes WASHINGTON — Nutritional benefits may be an effective way to slow age-related cognitive decline, according to a new study. The study, published Wednesday in the journal Neurology, found that eligible …
