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The presurgery plan that helps you recover stronger
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 19 - 9:01 a.m. | Save Story
Prehabilitation, or "prehab," helps strengthen and condition your body before surgery so you can bounce back faster, and physical therapists say this can be critical to your recovery.
Stay steady: How seniors can prevent falls and remain independent
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 11 - 8:35 a.m. | Save Story
Falls are a serious risk for seniors, but experts say they aren't inevitable. In fact, most are preventable by staying active, like seniors at Mount Olympus Senior Center were doing Thursday.
Keep yourself and your loved ones healthy this flu season
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Updated Oct. 6 - 8:24 p.m. | Save Story
Last flu season was the most severe in a decade, and health experts say now is the time to protect yourself before cases rise again. And this year, there are options to choose from.
Reconstruction surgery: Rebuilding confidence after breast cancer
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Updated Sept. 28 - 4:55 p.m. | Save Story
Intermountain Health is preparing to not only celebrate breast cancer survivors, but also raises awareness about breast reconstruction options. Mandy Britton is one of those who took advantage.
Birth, your way: Low-intervention, unmedicated option for moms-to-be
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 6 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
Intermountain Health's Simply Birth program helps women with low-risk pregnancies, like Alisha Doran, have a more natural birth experience, one Doran called challenging and empowering.
Healthy aging in action: Park City seniors find strength through exercise and friendship
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 2 - 10:02 a.m. | Save Story
Several times a week, a group of Park City seniors gather to work out. Though the benefits are clear, the group agrees movement and connection keeps you strong at any age.
Intermountain offering tattoo-free option for cancer patients in Utah
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 21 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
For cancer patients, radiation therapy can leave more than just scars on the inside. Now, Utah patients can receive cutting-edge treatment without a lasting reminder on their skin.
Getting kids back on a sleep schedule after summer fun
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Updated Aug. 17 - 8:05 p.m. | Save Story
Getting kids back on a routine can be a challenge, especially after a summer with late evenings. Mary Millward is now focused on doing just that, and that means making sleep top priority.
Back-to-school: Simple lunchbox swaps to help kids stay focused in the classroom
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 8 - 7:22 a.m. | Save Story
As kids head back to class, parents are buying supplies and adjusting schedules — but what goes into your kids' lunchboxes may be just as important as what's in their backpacks.
Beyond the sideline: The vital role of athletic trainers in high school sports
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 2 - 4:17 p.m. | Save Story
As high schools prepare for fall sports, student-athletes are pushing through difficult practices, and keeping them healthy is important. That's where athletic trainers come in.
After losing their son to drowning, Heber City mayor and husband urge water safety
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted July 19 - 2:41 p.m. | Save Story
As summer temperatures climb and Utahns head to lakes and reservoirs to cool off, the Franco family is sharing their heartbreak to prevent others from experiencing the same.
Measles cases are rising, but this Utah mom isn't taking any chances
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted July 14 - 9:54 a.m. | Save Story
As measles cases surge across the country, health officials are urging families to stay current on vaccinations, warning that even small drops in community immunity can lead to dangerous outbreaks.
A new love of life for Utah man after hernia repair
Emma Benson and Ken Fall, KSL-TV | Posted June 27 - 8:29 a.m. | Save Story
Kevin Hicks has a story to tell: a story of rediscovering one's self, especially after having a hernia repair and a kidney transplant.
Primary Children's Hospital gives cancer patients a sense of normalcy with prom night
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted June 15 - 5:57 p.m. | Save Story
For young cancer patients like Naviniah Nunez, treatment often means missing out on special milestones. But Primary Children's Hospital's prom changed that for her and others.
How to reduce your risk of melanoma and other skin cancers
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted June 6 - 11:35 a.m. | Save Story
With summer in full swing and people spending more time in the sun, doctors are warning about the risks of skin cancer.
'We have to talk about it': Overcoming the mental health stigma
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted May 30 - 9:49 a.m. | Save Story
It can affect people of all ages, and Utah's rate of mental illness remains higher than the national average.
Herriman man shares safety message after devastating Motocross accident
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted May 26 - 9:10 a.m. | Save Story
During the summer months, emergency rooms see a rise in trauma-related incidents. These can include falls, crashes, heat-related injuries and off-road vehicle accidents.
Health experts warn of vaping dangers and link to pulmonary disease
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Updated May 19 - 8:11 p.m. | Save Story
Vaping has increased in popularity over recent years, and doctors are sounding the alarm on the health hazards.
