Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, causing about one in four deaths. The good news is that heart disease is largely preventable. There are actions you can take at every age to improve your heart health. “Maintaining a healthy heart is a lifelong commitment that evolves with each passing decade,” Kurt Spriggs, DO, an Intermountain Health cardiologist at St. Mary's Regional Hospital in Grand Junction, CO. “As we age, our bodies undergo various changes, and our lifest...

Spring will arrive in just a few weeks. That means it’s almost time to deep clean your home. In addition to shampooing your rugs and washing your windows, you may want to consider decluttering your mental health. Samantha Koehn, a licensed clinical social worker at St. Mary’s Regional Hospital, shares a spring-cleaning checklist to give your wellbeing a total refresh. “We were not created to receive information 24/7, but because of technology, we are constantly getting bombarded with information...

Pickleball, the highly addictive sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong, is friendlier on the body than most other sports. However, like any other sport, there is a risk of injury that comes along with playing the game. It’s estimated that pickleball-related injuries cost Americans nearly $400 million in healthcare last year. To avoid injuries on the pickleball court, follow these tips from Dr. Justin McCoy, a sports medicine specialist with Intermountain Health in Gran...

If you type ‘diet book’ into an online search bar, your query will yield thousands of results. Whether you want to lose weight, boost your energy, or just feel better, the options to optimize your nutrition are endless. If you find it all confusing and contradictory, you are not alone. We asked Renee Cha, a registered dietitian at St. Mary’s Regional Hospital, to weigh in on which diets really work. Cha’s first piece of advice may surprise you. She recommends replacing the word diet in your voca...