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New Year's Resolutions Nobody Makes, But ...

December 30, 2014

January 1 is just around the corner — a new year, a clean slate. Time to start making your New Year's resolutions. But this time, ...

tags: depression , diet , exercise , goals , health , new year's resolutions , nutrition , obesity , screen time , sleep , wellness

How To Stay Healthy Over The Holidays If You Have...

December 18, 2014

The holidays are filled with parties, food, and drinks galore. If you have a chronic condition like diabetes, obesity, or high blood pressure...

tags: celebration , diet , exercise , health , healthy eating , holiday , nutrition , portion control , sleep , wellness

Teen Suicide: What Parents Can Do Before...

December 16, 2014

It's one of the most devastating scenes imaginable: A parent or sibling walks into a teenager's room. Instead of finding him playing...

tags: bullying , depression , kids , kids health , mental health , parenting , suicide , suicide prevention , teens

Surprising Risk Factors For Diabetes: Your...

November 25, 2014

Obesity and type 2 diabetes in children has been on the rise. You might be surprised to find that school policies can put kids at risk for obesity...

tags: children's health , diabetes , diet , exercise , healthy eating , kids , kids health , nutrition , obesity , parenting , pediatrics , peds

E-cigarette Safety: 4 Reasons That'...

November 14, 2014

They're devices that look like cigarettes. But instead of tobacco, they contain liquid nicotine. They operate off a battery and turn liquid...

tags: cancer , e-cigarette , health , lung cancer , nicotine , secondhand smoke , smoking , wellness

Managing Your Diabetes: Carbohydrates

August 20, 2014

Nutrition is a very important key to living a happy and healthy life with diabetes. But, we know you might have some questions about how the ...

tags: carbohydrates , carbs , diabetes , diet , exercise , fiber , health , healthy eating , nutrition , starch , sugar , wellness

7 Sleep Tips for the Week Before the GT Relay

July 1, 2014

Getting ready to run the Grand Teton Relay? Finding it hard to fit all that running preparation into your regular work/family schedules? Well...

tags: cramps , diet , grand teton relay , health , restless leg syndrome , running , sleep

The Little Things...That Become Big Things

July 1, 2014

You've spent $150 on shoes, $40 on running shorts, $25 on a running tank, $140 on an iPod, $12 on socks (one pair”seriously, socks...

tags: chafing , dehydration , exercise , grand teton relay , health , running , sports

Cramp...That's Painful!

July 1, 2014

Ever been in your zone while running? Fresh morning air, sun peaking over the horizon”you just think: Life's good. That is until the...

tags: cramps , dehydration , grand teton relay , health , hydration , running

Grand Teton Relay Tips — Warning Signs that...

July 1, 2014

Have you ever ran the Grand Teton Relay? If you have, you know it's an absolute blast. How could you not like exercise, competition and ...

tags: grand teton relay

It's High Time to Hydrate — Dehydration...

July 1, 2014

The familiar taste trickles down your rough, cracked lips in small beads of sweat from your upper lip. With each new strike of the foot, small...

tags: cramps , dehydration , exercise , grand teton relay , health , hydraton , running , sports

Running Injuries: Heat Therapy vs. Cold ...

July 1, 2014

To ice? Or to heat? That is the question - especially when it comes to running. When you've got a running injury it can be tricky to know...

tags: cramps , dehydration , exercise , grand teton relay , hydration , injury , running , sports , treatment

Carb-Loading — A Runner's Best Friend

July 1, 2014

Running in the shadows of the Tetons, one of the most beautiful locations in the nation for the annual Grand Teton Relay, you will experience...

tags: carb loading , carbohydrates , diet , grand teton relay , health , hydration , nutrition , running , sports

Running into Embarrassment

July 1, 2014

Runners are awesome. Runners are cool. When you're running, you know deep down that as people drive by they're thinking, Wow. That ...

tags: chafing , dehydration , exercise , grand teton relay , health , hydration , running , sports

10 Non-Dairy High Calcium Foods that May Surprise...

June 26, 2014

Calcium”we all know that it's important for keeping our bones strong, and that drinking milk is a good way to get it.

tags: calcium , diet , health , healthy eating , heart disease , high blood pressure , nutrition , osteoporosis , wellness

Is Your Spouse Sabotaging Your Weight Loss?

June 17, 2014

The wedding was beautiful and so was the honeymoon. Notice the past tense: was. You've been married for a while now and it's time to face...

tags: diet , goals , health , lose weight , nutrition , weight loss , wellness

In Sickness and in Health: Being Your Partner's...

June 12, 2014

Life changes immediately after your spouse or partner is diagnosed with a chronic illness.

tags: cancer , chronic disease , communication , dieabetes , health , heart , heart disease , heart health , helping your spouse , wellness

Gaining Weight: Do Men and Women Gain and...

June 4, 2014

Ladies, does it ever feel like you have to slave away on a treadmill just to lose 5 pounds, but your husband or brother can just mention dropping...

tags: diet , exercise , health , lose weight , metabolism , nutrition , weight gain , weight loss , wellness

Quitting Smoking: 3 Reasons Why Smokers ...

May 28, 2014

Quitting smoking is not like remodeling your basement or saving for retirement. It's not something to put off until you can get around to...

tags: cancer , health , lung cancer , nicotine , smoking , weight gain , wellness , withdrawal

Exercise — Where Do I Begin?

May 20, 2014

We live in a world filled with technology and conveniences abounding, so it's not surprising that many fall short of meeting the minimum...

tags: cardio , exercise , health , healthy heart , heart disease , heart health , obesity , resistance training , strength , wellness

Debunking Common Myths About Conception

April 15, 2014

There are many old housewives' tales on how to improve your chances of getting pregnant, but unfortunately, not all of them work. Here are...

tags: breastfeeding , motherhood , pregnancy , pregnant , preparing for baby

Going Green: The What, Why and How of a ...

April 8, 2014

Lots of places are going green lately. But have you considered switching your diet to green?

tags: diabetes , diet , health , healthy eating , nutrition , type 2 diabetes , wellness

Colorectal Cancer Awareness: Start Screening...

March 13, 2014

If you are age 50 or older and have not had a colorectal screening, please schedule one today. If everyone age 50 and older were screened for...

tags: aging , cancer , cancer screening , colorectal cancer , polyps

Healthy Meals and Snacks

March 11, 2014

Food is important. The food choices you make each day will not only affect your health today, but in the future as well. In recent years, there...

tags: diabetes , dietician , health , healthy eating , heart disease , nutrition , obesity , registered dietician , wellness

Questions To Ask Your New Doctor

March 4, 2014

These days, it's not uncommon for people to switch doctors. Whether you've recently relocated to Idaho Falls, changed insurance carriers...

tags: health , insurance , wellness

February is Heart Health Month

February 11, 2014

According to the American Heart Association, “Heart failure is a chronic, progressive condition in which the heart muscle is unable to ...

tags: diabetes

Are You Having Chest Pain?

February 6, 2014

Let's start by making one thing very clear: If you, or someone you are with, experiences chest pain, call 9-1-1 immediately. Do not hesitate...

tags: anxiety attack , chest pain , costochondritis , gerd , healthy heart , heart , heart attack , heart health

What is the Best Diet for You?

January 21, 2014

Has there ever been a time when there wasn't the “latest, greatest diet craze”? It seems like there are always so many diet ...

tags: diet , dietician , eating healthy , health , nutrition , registered dietician , wellness

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New Year's Resolutions Nobody Makes, But ...

How To Stay Healthy Over The Holidays If You Have...

Teen Suicide: What Parents Can Do Before...

Surprising Risk Factors For Diabetes: Your...

E-cigarette Safety: 4 Reasons That'...

Managing Your Diabetes: Carbohydrates

7 Sleep Tips for the Week Before the GT Relay

The Little Things...That Become Big Things

Cramp...That's Painful!

Grand Teton Relay Tips — Warning Signs that...

It's High Time to Hydrate — Dehydration...

Running Injuries: Heat Therapy vs. Cold ...

Carb-Loading — A Runner's Best Friend

Running into Embarrassment

10 Non-Dairy High Calcium Foods that May Surprise...

Is Your Spouse Sabotaging Your Weight Loss?

In Sickness and in Health: Being Your Partner's...

Gaining Weight: Do Men and Women Gain and...

Quitting Smoking: 3 Reasons Why Smokers ...

Exercise — Where Do I Begin?

Debunking Common Myths About Conception

Going Green: The What, Why and How of a ...

Colorectal Cancer Awareness: Start Screening...

Healthy Meals and Snacks

Questions To Ask Your New Doctor

February is Heart Health Month

Are You Having Chest Pain?

What is the Best Diet for You?