Improving the mental well-being of residents — including suicide prevention — preventing avoidable disease and injury, and improving air quality are just three of the major community initiatives that Intermountain Health is focusing on to enhance the health of communities it serves. As part of its report to the community, Intermountain publishes an annual guide… Read more »
The pandemic has certainly brought to light that children today have reportedly high stress levels. To help them take a break, Intermountain Health encourages both parents and teachers to teach mindfulness practices to children. “The basic idea of mindfulness is to recognize people are distracted, and their minds are all over the place, all day… Read more »
Electronic screens are the first sight of the common man these days. From kids to golden-agers, people keep on swiping screens all day long. It is merely unavoidable to detach devices like smartphones and computers from our lives. We have become more dependent on technology for most of our day-to-day activities. Over time, technology can… Read more »
According to a recent study, 1 in every 4 people experiences knee pain in their life. Though it isn’t a serious issue, it could cause grueling pain that will affect one’s normal life. For an individual with knee pain, carrying out even simple day-to-day tasks like walking, and climbing stairs will be an uphill battle…. Read more »
Primary Children’s Hospital is starting the Adaptive Care Program to help kids with developmental disabilities, including autism, have a better hospital experience – and resulting health outcomes. Some of the guiding principles of the program can help people better understand, accept and accommodate kids with autism in their schools, workplaces and communities. “Research shows that… Read more »
