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Utah is finally getting some warmth after a long, cold winter. Now, it’s time to get outside and soak up the springtime sun. One of the best ways to jump-start your body out of the winter blues is hiking. Outdoor exercise is great for your mind and your body. Fortunately, some of the best hikes in Utah are…
Read MoreA safe ride to and from work or school is something to be grateful for. From 2007-2010, there were 7 deaths involving the TRAX rail system in Utah. These numbers are decreasing, but TRAX safety is still an important issue. No matter what the statistics are, we need to be prepared and educated about public transit safety. Important…
Read MoreWhether you’re an adventurer who loves hiking the Utah mountains, or a stay-at-home mom, you need to know some basic first aid. Understanding these basics can make a big difference when accidents strike. Here are some basic first aid techniques that you should know: Basic First Aid Many serious injuries can be treated by first aid until medical…
Read MoreMarch Madness is one of the most popular sporting events in the country. Watch-parties and competitive bracket pools make the college basketball tournament a lot of fun. Sometimes, however, the madness gives way to injury. A few years ago, Louisville player Kevin Ware learned this the hard way — as did millions of people watching at home. Ware suffered a…
Read MoreEver been relieved to finally get a prescription to treat something that had been nagging you, only to have a bad experience with the drug? Bad medicine is a serious problem across the country, and a hard one to solve. The problem may not be with the drugs themselves, but with their side effects. Obviously, all…
Read MoreWhat is Inversion? Do you ever find it difficult to breathe on your winter morning run or see the road on your drive to work? It’s probably because Utah suffers from one of the worst cases of atmospheric inversion in the world. Resulting from Utah’s combination of pollution and a mountainous climate, inversion traps bad air. The state got an “F”…
Read MoreWith the contaminated water crisis in Flint, Michigan dominating the news, you may be wondering: am I in danger of using poisonous water? This is a scary question to have to ask, since safe water is such an essential part of life. The citizens of Flint must now face the serious risks of lead contamination, which can be extremely harmful…
Read MoreYou’ve heard it before: cars can be dangerous. But they may be even more dangerous than you think. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, “during 2011 and 2012, an estimated 647,000 people were injured in non-crash incidents involving motor vehicles.” This means that staying safe in and around cars requires more than just a…
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