EDUCATION ARTICLES
Leaving Your Mark
From the house where I grew up, it was a mile or so south to the confluence of the Virgin and Santa Clara Rivers. In the late 1950s, when I first awoke to my existence and began to perceive the world ... ...more
Community ,March/April 2025
March 02, 2025•5 min read
THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF RESORT LIVING: WHY RESORT RESIDENCES ARE THE ULTIMATE WELLNESS RETREAT
Resort residences are on the rise. You can purchase a townhome, condo, or single-family residence, stay in it when you want (usually with some limit on the number of days), and receive revenue when th... ...more
Real Estate ,Community &March/April 2025
March 02, 2025•3 min read
Ride, Eat, Sleep, Repeat
Ride, eat, sleep, repeat. Sounds good to me! Imagine that this is how it could be—doing your favorite things every day, Groundhog Day-style. Of course, unlike the film, I’d like to have options for ot... ...more
Physical Health ,Outdoor Recreation &March/April 2025
March 02, 2025•3 min read
Know These Four Core Factors to Avoid a Heart Health Syndrome
In the U.S., one in three adults is at risk for a newly recognized syndrome that comes from a combination of heart disease, kidney disease, type 2 diabetes, and excess body weight. This cluster of con... ...more
General Wellness ,Physical Health &March/April 2025
March 02, 2025•3 min read
It’s Time to Get Out of the House and Into the Great Outdoors
The mental and physical health benefits of being outdoors are far-reaching, and the warmer weather of spring is now inviting us to step out of the house and get moving. Being outdoors is one of the mo... ...more
General Wellness ,Mental and Emotional Health Physical Health &March/April 2025
March 02, 2025•4 min read
How a 1,500-Foot Climb Taught Me Everything I Need to Know About Achieving Goals
Getting to the top of anything is hard. But having a plan makes it easier. If my friends and I had started with the right information—if we would have asked someone who had been there before and mappe... ...more
Mental and Emotional Health ,Letter From the Editor &March/April 2025
March 02, 2025•4 min read
Springtime and Renewal: A Traditional Chinese Medical Perspective
Spring is the season of renewal—a time when nature awakens and everything begins to grow and flourish. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), spring is associated with the Wood element and the Liver, ... ...more
General Wellness ,Physical Health &March/April 2025
March 02, 2025•3 min read
Understanding Longevity: Science, Choices, and Lifestyle
The quest for longevity—living a long, healthy life—has fascinated humanity for centuries. Advances in science continue to uncover the biological mechanisms behind aging and how lifestyle choices prof... ...more
General Wellness ,Physical Health &March/April 2025
March 02, 2025•5 min read
Treating and Preventing Periodontal Disease
I was recently introduced to an adjunct treatment to traditional periodontal therapy that I’m really excited about. I think it’s going to change the way we treat gum disease and will go a long way tow... ...more
Dental Health ,March/April 2025
March 02, 2025•3 min read
DonorConnect Honors Donor Heroes
Organ donation and transplantation are facilitated by DonorConnect in Utah. The promise of DonorConnect is expressed in their mission statement: "In our constant pursuit of excellence, we give hope an... ...more
Community ,March/April 2025
March 02, 2025•3 min read
Unlocking the Secrets to Metabolic Health
There is no better time to rev up your metabolism and take charge of your health. With longer days, warmer weather, and a natural boost in energy levels, this season offers the perfect backdrop for ma... ...more
Fitness ,Physical Health &March/April 2025
March 02, 2025•3 min read
Spring into Fitness
As winter releases its grip and the desert bursts into bloom, St. George residents have a unique opportunity to transform their fitness routines. With its mild spring temperatures and stunning natural... ...more
Fitness ,Physical Health &March/April 2025
March 02, 2025•2 min read
I Can’t Stop Doing the Very Thing That I Hate About Myself!
Breaking free from any habit is a real struggle and can be very frustrating. Some habits are seemingly minor, like quitting caffeine, biting your nails, or mild procrastination, and some are more inte... ...more
Mental and Emotional Health ,March/April 2025
March 02, 2025•4 min read
Affordable Housing Options for Washington County Residents
In today’s fluctuating real estate market, affordability and availability remain key concerns for many Washington County residents. While various housing and rental options might seem out of reach for... ...more
Real Estate ,Community &March/April 2025
March 02, 2025•1 min read
Refresh and Revitalize Your Mind This Spring
As the days grow warmer, we often feel an irresistible urge to embark on new adventures. This energetic season invites us to tackle improvements, big and small, that lead to greater joy and success in... ...more
Mental and Emotional Health ,March/April 2025
March 02, 2025•3 min read
Active Recovery Versus Rest: What’s the Difference?
We’ve all heard the phrase “no pain, no gain,” but rest and recovery are essential for overall wellness and for maintaining and improving fitness levels. Just like a car needs regular tune-ups to func... ...more
Fitness ,Physical Health &March/April 2025
March 02, 2025•2 min read
Changing Lives One Ride at a Time: Utah Tech University’s Go Baby Go Initiative
For six years, Utah Tech University’s Physical Therapy Assistant program and the University of Utah’s Physical Therapy program have teamed up to change lives through Go Baby Go. An initiative that pro... ...more
Community ,Education &March/April 2025
March 02, 2025•2 min read
A Compassionate Heart Is a Courageous Heart
We are living in a time of division—a time when it is very easy to judge another and to ridicule those who proceed through life differently than we do. Right now, it takes a conscious effort to show c... ...more
Mental and Emotional Health ,March/April 2025
March 02, 2025•4 min read
Trailblazer Nation Update
With spring approaching, now is the perfect time to start thinking about college options for your child, grandchild, niece, nephew—or even yourself. Afterall, a Utah Tech University education is open ... ...more
Community ,Education &March/April 2025
March 02, 2025•2 min read
Miles to Go: The Path to a Healthier Heart
Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is a critical component of overall health, directly influencing longevity, health span, and sports performance. Understanding and improving CRF can significantly reduce... ...more
General Wellness ,Physical Health &March/April 2025
March 02, 2025•4 min read
Balancing Liquidity and Cash Flow in Retirement
You are about to enter some of the best years of your life: retirement. However, there is more to the plan than just retiring. You need to stay retired. We often divide the retirement years into three... ...more
Financial Health ,March/April 2025
March 02, 2025•3 min read
A Garden Full of Joyful Surprises
Early each year, I review my gardening notes from the past. I reread over the mistakes I made along with the successes. I also note suggestions I received from friends and neighbors to help me try new... ...more
General Wellness ,March/April 2025 &gardening
March 02, 2025•4 min read
Beware of Disinformation Surrounding Thyroid Health
“There is so much disinformation about thyroid disease, it’s hard to know where to begin,” said Dr. Monica Moreno, endocrinologist for Intermountain Health. While the three main thyroid-related issues... ...more
General Wellness ,Physical Health &March/April 2025
March 02, 2025•3 min read
Understanding Separation Anxiety in Dogs
Separation anxiety is a common behavioral issue in dogs that can be distressing for both pets and their owners. Dogs are naturally social animals that form strong bonds with their human companions. Wh... ...more
Pet Health ,March/April 2025
March 02, 2025•4 min read
The Importance of Cardiac Clearance Before Surgery
Surgery, whether major or minor, places significant stress on the body. For individuals with underlying heart conditions or risk factors, this stress can lead to serious complications. That is why obt... ...more
General Wellness ,Physical Health &March/April 2025
March 02, 2025•3 min read
Active Living with Arthritis: Rheumatologist-Approved Tips for Joint Health
Living with arthritis doesn’t have to mean giving up the activities you love. At Vista Healthcare’s Joint and Arthritis Center in St. George, Utah, our rheumatologists specialize in helping patients s... ...more
General Wellness ,Physical Health &March/April 2025
March 02, 2025•3 min read
Skinimalism for Men: Simplify Your Skincare Routine
For years, skincare was often marketed primarily to women, leaving many men either neglecting their skin or feeling overwhelmed by complicated routines. Enter skinimalism: a minimalist approach to ski... ...more
General Wellness ,March/April 2025
March 02, 2025•2 min read
Step Into the Season of Balance and Vitality
As the world awakens from its winter slumber, spring invites renewal, growth, and transformation. The longer days, warmer air, and vibrant blooms remind us that change is not only happening in nature ... ...more
General Wellness ,Physical Health &March/April 2025
March 02, 2025•3 min read
Spring into Cleaning Mental Clutter
The study and practice of therapy and behavioral health consulting/training have helped me better understand certain aspects of human behavior, including the negative impact mental clutter has on our ... ...more
General Wellness ,Mental and Emotional Health &March/April 2025
March 02, 2025•3 min read
Collagen Holds the Key to Youthful Skin
Collagen type 1 is the structural foundation of youthful skin, but as we age, its loss can lead to wrinkles, sagging, and even volume loss. What if the secret to reversing the signs of aging isn’t in ... ...more
General Wellness ,March/April 2025
March 02, 2025•3 min read
St. George Pizza Factory Celebrates Forty-Six Years of “Custom-Built Goodness”
The Pizza Factory St. George, located in the historic Ancestor Square, has become one of the most well-known tourist stops in southern Utah over the past forty-six years. “We have customers who say th... ...more
Community ,March/April 2025
March 02, 2025•3 min read
Business is booming here—but don’t just take it from us!
According to a report from the highly respected Milken Institute, St. George is ranked number two among the best performing small cities in the United States! The report cited the area’s high rate of ... ...more
Community ,March/April 2025
March 02, 2025•1 min read
ADHD in Marriage: Crazy or Romantic?
Will you go on a hypothetical journey with me? Let’s say you are getting married to your best friend. Your partner is playful, interesting, fun, adventurous, and definitely never boring. In fact, your... ...more
Mental and Emotional Health ,March/April 2025
March 02, 2025•3 min read
Southern Utah: America's Most Scenic Destination
Southern Utah, with its unique and dense compilation of scenic land formations, including rivers, mountains, pinnacles, plateaus, and byways, is very likely to have America's greatest concentration of... ...more
Community ,Outdoor Recreation &March/April 2025
March 02, 2025•2 min read
History in the Painting
Few of us will earn Nobel Prize or even People’s “Sexiest Man Alive” status, but St. George residents can still be a part of history in the making in the upcoming weeks. At “paint nights” being held a... ...more
Community ,March/April 2025
March 02, 2025•4 min read
