Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) results a form of depression Usually associated with the darker winter months, it can also take hold in the summer. While its symptoms may be different from its winter counterpart (cold-weather SAD typically makes people feel lethargic, while summer SAD makes them more agitated), it is also a condition triggered by … Read more
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah Royals Goalkeeper Carly Nelson announced on Wednesday on Instagram is “taking a mental health leave” from the team after appearing on the team’s injury report as an “excused absence” since May 3. Nelson is a Lindon native and spent four years at the University of Utah. He joined the Royals … Read more
What if your depression could radically improve in a matter of weeks? Most people would do anything to get relief. When the all-consuming cloud of depression hangs over your head for months and even years, any glimmer of hope is worth investigating. Utah resident Lily experienced debilitating depression. She was extremely concerned about her health … Read more
A small study published Wednesday found that consuming grapes protected against ultraviolet skin damage in a group of 29 human volunteers. (Angela Serena Gilmour, Alamy) Estimated reading time: 2-3 minutes TORONTO — The grape is loved around the world as a staple food and drink that offers many nutritional benefits, and new research suggests there … Read more
The nutritional benefits could be an effective way to slow age-related cognitive decline, according to a new study. (Alex Segre, Alamy) Estimated reading time: 4-5 minutes WASHINGTON — Nutritional benefits may be an effective way to slow age-related cognitive decline, according to a new study. The study, published Wednesday in the journal Neurologyfound that eligible … Read more
Estimated reading time: 3-4 minutes ATLANTA— Physical Activity Guidelines for older adults, emphasize getting at least two days of strength training and 2½ hours of moderate-to-vigorous aerobic physical activity each week. However, many people downplay muscle strengthening and rely on the benefits of aerobic exercise to get the heart pumping. That would be a mistake, … Read more
Publisher’s note: Brenda Rivera-Garcia, DVM, MPH is Senior Director of Programs for Latin America and the Caribbean at Americares, a former visiting scholar with the dengue branch of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and a territorial epidemiologist at the Department of Health of Puerto Rico. The opinions expressed in this comment are … Read more
Utah State freshman head coach Blake Anderson speaks to the media during Mountain West media days, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Las Vegas. (Sean Walker, KSL.com) Estimated reading time: 3-4 minutes LOGAN — On Monday afternoon, Utah State football coach Blake Anderson publicly acknowledged that his son, Cason, committed suicide in February and called for … Read more