30 easy tips to help refresh your mind and body this spring
Spring is a time for renewal, and small, intentional changes can lead to transformative results. A recent Utah State University Extension guide, Your Healthiest Year...
Don’t rely on luck- Drive sober on St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is Monday, March 17, but many festivities will be underway on weekends before and after the holiday. Regardless of when the...
“Businesses for Babies”
When businesses support working parents, they're not just boosting their bottom line – they're helping prevent child abuse and neglect. In South Dakota, 72.5%...
“Abnormal Electrical Signals”
Atrial fibrillation is probably a diagnosis you have heard of, if not because a friend or family member has it, because it has been...
“There are more than ample reasons to be concerned about your vision ”
Recently, I had a gentleman come for an annual wellness visit. He hadn’t had one for quite some time, and I could tell he...
Popeye and Testosterone Replacement
A few (or more) years ago, Popeye the Sailor Man was an inspirational cartoon character. When needed, the superhero would quickly swallow some spinach...
“What can we learn from the dying?”
For the last five years, I have had the great privilege of serving my local health system as Medical Director for Home Hospice. Every...
“Teen Mental Health”
The most recent survey of teen mental health by the Centers for Disease Control in 2023 revealed that 20.3% of adolescents in the United...
“Its Here”
Lately I’ve been reminded of a blockbuster movie from my youth. It contains a scene that even those who never saw the film are...
Positive lifestyle behaviors support a healthy immune system
The cold and flu season is rampant now, so how can people protect themselves? A strong immune system is the key.
A strong immune system...