Ayanna Likens
Why unstructured play is crucial to a child's development
Ayanna Likens, KSL-TV | Posted June 17 - 10:27 p.m.
Imagination and play are key to healthy childhood development, different types of play impact how a child develops.
Why your nutritional needs change as you age
Ayanna Likens, KSL-TV | Posted May 28 - 10:08 a.m.
A Utah dietician gives advice for nutritional needs as adults age.
A resource to help connect with your tween
Ayanna Likens, KSL-TV | Posted May 26 - 1:32 p.m.
Navigating the transition from childhood to teen years can be difficult as kids experience new emotions for the first time.
'Food is Medicine': New thinking about hospital food
Ayanna Likens, KSL-TV | Posted May 20 - 2:12 p.m.
When you think of a hospital, five-star dining doesn't come to mind. Intermountain Health chefs are working to change that.
LGBTQ+ teens tend to suffer more from mental illness and suicide ideation, study shows
Ayanna Likens, KSL-TV | Posted May 13 - 4:07 p.m.
Teens across the United States are struggling more and more with mental illness and suicide ideation, especially LGBTQ+ teens.
Crash survivor explains why it's important to wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle
Ayanna Likens, KSL-TV | Posted May 12 - 9:27 a.m.
As we approach the 100 Deadliest Days on the road, Intermountain Health doctors said this is the time of year we see more motorcycle drivers on the road and less helmets, but it's crucial to wear one.
Successful business owner, co-founder of Burt Brothers Tire & Service dies
Ayanna Likens, KSL-TV | Posted May 6 - 10:28 p.m.
Wendel Burt, a successful Utah businessman, philanthropist, family man and friend, died unexpectedly this week. Burt was the co-founder of Burt Brothers Tire & Service.
Family grieving loss of teen killed in Richfield rollover; 2 arrested
Ayanna Likens, KSL-TV | Posted May 5 - 6:54 p.m.
A family is grieving the loss of their 15-year-old son who was killed in a rollover crash in Richfield. The 14-year-old driver in the crash has been arrested, as well as a 38-year-old man believed to have provided alcohol to the driver.
Why asthma symptoms can increase in the spring
Ayanna Likens, KSL-TV | Posted May 5 - 9:15 a.m.
Spring is known for allergies, but it can also increase asthma symptoms.
Why it's important to get your children vaccinated
Ayanna Likens, KSL-TV | Posted April 27 - 10:04 p.m.
It's World Infant Immunization Week, Intermountain Health doctors have highlighted the importance of getting your children under 2 vaccinated.
Draper community helps neighboring landslide homes evacuate
Ayanna Likens, KSL-TV | Posted April 23 - 12:28 p.m.
The Draper community came together Saturday after a neighborhood was rocked by an overnight landslide that destroyed two homes.
Online resource helps students learn about physical and mental health
Ayanna Likens, KSL-TV | Posted April 20 - 7:35 p.m.
Teaching kids how to keep their bodies healthy is important. A program through SelectHealth now offers a fun way to learn about physical and mental health inside the classroom.
How to stay safe during spring activities
Ayanna Likens, KSL-TV | Posted April 15 - 1:08 p.m.
After months of snow, most of us are ready to get outside and enjoy the sunshine. Whether you're playing a sport or hitting the trails - Intermountain Health says it's important to ease into it.
Good Samaritan donates his kidney to a stranger
Ayanna Likens, KSL-TV | Posted April 8 - 8:26 a.m.
More than 100,000 people are waiting for an organ transplant in the United States. Utah's waitlist for all organs is up to 900, with nearly 600 of them waiting for a kidney.
Why it's important to create healthy habits with your children
Ayanna Likens, KSL-TV | Posted March 31 - 9:40 a.m.
Childhood obesity continues to rise, according to the CDC. Health experts say it's important to create healthy habits at a young age with your kids to ensure they have a healthy life.
Why bipolar episodes tend to rise in the spring
Ayanna Likens, KSL-TV | Posted March 28 - 11:47 a.m.
The change of seasons can be really hard for people who struggle with their mental health. Winter months can lead to more depression, and the shift to spring can lead to more bipolar episodes.
How exercise helps with Parkinson's disease
Ayanna Likens, KSL-TV | Posted March 24 - 5:49 p.m.
Parkinson's disease is affecting more and more people across the nation. While there is no cure, one thing is showing promise in improving symptoms.
How an outpatient program helped Salt Lake man overcome substance abuse
Ayanna Likens, KSL-TV | Posted March 17 - 2:03 p.m.
A Salt Lake man is sharing his story of overcoming opioid use and how Intermountain Health's outpatient program helped him.
45 is the new 50 when it comes to colon cancer screenings
Ayanna Likens, KSL-TV | Posted March 11 - 4:42 p.m.
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and 45 is the new 50 when it comes to colon cancer screenings.
Study: African American and Black adults are more likely to suffer from mental illness than white adults
Ayanna Likens, KSL-TV | Posted March 6 - 9:55 a.m.
A recent NAMI study shows that African American and Black adults in the U.S. are more likely than white adults to report persistent symptoms of emotional distress.
Family of woman who died in storage unit fire remembers the life she lived
Ayanna Likens, KSL-TV | Posted Feb. 25 - 7:01 p.m.
The family of the woman who was killed in the storage unit fire Sunday is grieving the unthinkable of losing their daughter.
Why it's important to recognize your risk for heart disease
Ayanna Likens, KSL-TV | Posted Feb. 24 - 3:59 p.m.
February is National Heart Month and heart disease is the No. 1 killer in the United States for both men and women. But there are some ways that you can change your lifestyle to help prevent it.
Complex heart surgery at Primary Children's is saving lives
Ayanna Likens, KSL-TV | Posted Feb. 19 - 11:16 a.m.
February is Heart Health Month, and a young Idaho boy is thriving because of a heart procedure gaining traction at Intermountain's Primary Children's Hospital.
A resource that can help prevent sports-related injuries
Ayanna Likens, KSL-TV | Posted Feb. 10 - 8:48 a.m.
In the United States there are more than 3.5 million sports-related injuries for children and teens each year, according to a study from John Hopkins Medicine.
