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Heading to the lake? Don't forget these water safety tips
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted July 21 - 9:40 a.m. | Save Story
Summer means fun in the water. But as you're out recreating, remember — accidents can happen in an instant.
Intermountain program helping patients find their 'Way to Wellness'
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted July 13 - 9:34 a.m. | Save Story
Kevin Anderson's father died of heart disease and kidney failure as a result of diabetes, and Anderson didn't want to take the same path.
Fireworks safety tips for Fourth of July
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Updated July 4 - 6:13 p.m. | Save Story
Experts are reminding us: If not handled properly, fireworks can be dangerous.
New Intermountain cancer center brings care to northern Utah patients
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted June 28 - 2:20 p.m. | Save Story
When it comes to treating cancer, having access to state-of-the-art specialized care near you can make all the difference.
'This is medicine for me': A Utah man is battling Parkinson's with boxing
Emma Benson and Michael Houck, KSL-TV | Posted June 21 - 9:54 p.m. | Save Story
An interactive class is helping those effected by Parkinson's disease by keeping them active with boxing.
Listen up! The health consequences of untreated hearing loss
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted June 17 - 9:56 p.m. | Save Story
Around 600,000 people in Utah have hearing loss, but many may not realize they do until they're tested and how it can affect their health.
Utah dad's journey from hypertension to health
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted June 7 - 11:11 a.m. | Save Story
A Saratoga Springs father thought his high blood pressure wasn't a big deal. Then, he started to have serious health issues.
Utah man finds sleep apnea relief with Inspire sleep therapy
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Updated May 31 - 6:32 p.m. | Save Story
Utah dad of six and avid biker was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea. It wasn't until he received an implant that he found relief.
Straightening up: How your posture affects your health
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted May 22 - 9:46 p.m. | Save Story
We're all guilty of slouching in our chairs. But did you know poor posture can cause serious health issues?
Incarcerated Utah man wants drivers to hear his story ahead of '100 Deadliest Days'
Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com | Posted May 22 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's 100 Deadliest Days begin this week — one incarcerated man wants to make the roads safer by sharing his story.
BYU student donates bone marrow to potentially save stranger's life
Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com | Posted May 19 - 4:06 p.m. | Save Story
Jane Pearson was river rafting in Moab last summer when she got an unexpected phone call.
Breast MRI is helping detect cancer in high-risk patients
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Updated May 17 - 10:01 p.m. | Save Story
Intermountain Health is working on new advances in breast cancer screening by transforming early detection.
Sun safety reminders for Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted May 11 - 5:39 p.m. | Save Story
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and Utah has one of the highest rates of melanoma, about twice the national average.
400 days and counting: ER doc's exercise streak improves his mental health
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted May 3 - 9:35 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah doctor is encouraging everyone to join him in getting into an exercise routine to help with their mental health.
Utah family shares their experience with 3 boys who have autism
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted April 27 - 8:26 a.m. | Save Story
April is Autism Acceptance Month, and a Utah family wants to share their personal experience of learning to adapt and grow with the disorder.
Utah dad gets second chance at life thanks to bone marrow transplant
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted April 19 - 12:35 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah dad hopes to meet the person who gave him second chance at life thanks to a bone marrow transplant.
How to keep your kids on a regular sleep routine to reduce stress
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted April 13 - 6:04 p.m. | Save Story
Experts emphasize that sleep is therapy, both physically and emotionally, which is why it's important to keep you and your kids on a regular sleep routine.
Get moving: How to manage stress with exercise
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted April 12 - 6:31 p.m. | Save Story
If not managed well, stress can cause serious health problems. Exercise — love it or hate it — has long been proven to reduce stress.
