So often, pain affects how we live our lives and can determine whether the day is good or bad. For 50% of the people on this planet鈥攖hose born with female...
Amy Steinbrech and Dr. Steven Edgley have both survived strokes at a young age. In this podcast, they discuss the recovery process, including the incredible job the brain does of...
There are some things everyone should know how to do: CPR, first aid, and recognizing the signs of a stroke. Dr. Jennifer Majersik is director of the University of Utah...
Listener Brett was recently diagnosed with liver disease due to excess body fat. A fatty liver diagnosis could severely impact his quality of life, but he鈥檚 not quite sure what...
Recent biomedical advancements now allow for certain spinal surgeries to be performed via a minimally invasive, outpatient procedure. For patients undergoing endoscopic spine surgery, Dr. Mark Mahan explains what to...
If you or a loved one are experiencing issues like spinal stenosis or an impacted disk, you may be considering spinal surgery. This may seem like a complicated operation with...
Minimalism could improve your mental health. Psychiatrist Dr. Benjamin Chan tells us more. Plus, the guys agree to take the 30-day declutter challenge and see how it impacts their emotional...
Young people who suffer strokes still have long lives ahead of them, and the goal of rehabilitation is to help recovering patients achieve their full potential. Stroke survivor Amy Steinbrech...
After suffering a stroke, many patients can become limited in their ability to do basic functions like walking and using one鈥檚 hands. Physical therapy can help stroke survivors get out...
How to tell if COVID-19 is getting you down. Psychiatrist Dr. Benjamin Chan talks about the power of a daily gratitude practice. Troy explains how to use soda to remove...
The effects of a stroke reach far beyond the physical health of those who suffer them and can be especially tough for a spouse or other caregiver. Alexandra Terrill is...
If your heart murmur turns out to be a narrowing of the heart valve, or aortic stenosis, you might be surprised. Many patients with aortic stenosis don鈥檛 notice symptoms. What...
Want to see debate break out between runners? Ask if they stretch before their run or their thoughts about strength training. Laura Lamarche and Shane Thoreson from the U of...
Having a cold sucks. Having the flu sucks. Wash your hands. Get a flu shot. And please do not bring it to work. Dr. Justin Knox goes through his strategy...
Men will sometimes come in to treat a cold before an STI. Wow. Learn the ins and outs of urgent care with PA Justin Knox. Why antibiotics aren鈥檛 always best...
If it hurts, move it! It may sound backward, but it may lead to real relief. Physical therapist Keith Roper explains why pain is so complex and the best way...
A recent study shows that the number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder during early childhood, between the ages of 2 and 3, has remained stagnant over many years...
Simple steps with nutrition, smoking, and diet before your elective surgery can have a big impact on how well you recover. Dr. Thomas Varghese explains what steps can take just...
As a new parent, you鈥檝e probably been taking your child to their first few checkups and been surprised at how many immunizations they鈥檝e been receiving. In some cases, your child...
You鈥檝e just been told by a primary care physician you have thyroid nodules. It might sound like a worrisome thing, but it isn鈥檛 that unusual. Nearly one-half of the U.S...
Despite major advances in treating and preventing heart disease, the condition is still a leading cause of death in the U.S. At the Utah Cardiac Recovery Symposium, Dr. Gary Gibbons...
As your loved ones get older, there鈥檚 a good chance they will begin losing their vision, and in turn, their ability to drive safely degrades. But taking away the car...
Vision loss impacts every aspect of a person鈥檚 life. Facing these challenges alone can lead to a lot of adverse psychological effects. Lisa Ord, from the patient support program at...
Sometimes when people lose their vision, they can begin to have hallucinations. It鈥檚 called Charles Bonet Syndrome (CBS) and is more common than you think. It may sound scary but...
