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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.
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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.
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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.
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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](https://img.ksl.com/slc/2996/299604/29960442.jpg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
'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](https://img.ksl.com/slc/2994/299494/29949464.jpg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
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](https://img.ksl.com/slc/2993/299384/29938410.jpg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
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](https://img.ksl.com/slc/2992/299252/29925259.jpg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
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](https://img.ksl.com/slc/2991/299131/29913144.jpg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
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'](https://img.ksl.com/slc/2991/299127/29912703.jpg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
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](https://img.ksl.com/slc/2990/299047/29904748.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
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](https://img.ksl.com/slc/2990/299034/29903466.jpg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
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.
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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](https://img.ksl.com/slc/2987/298786/29878693.jpg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
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](https://img.ksl.com/slc/2986/298652/29865258.jpg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
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.
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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](https://img.ksl.com/slc/2984/298431/29843171.jpg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
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](https://img.ksl.com/slc/2984/298432/29843214.jpg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
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.
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