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Your Life Your Health
Ayanna Likens
Why it’s important to get your children vaccinated
It's World Infant Immunization Week, Intermountain Health doctors have highlighted the importance of getting your children under two vaccinated.5 months ago
Ayanna Likens
Online resource helps students learn about physical and mental health
Teaching kids how to keep their bodies healthy is important, a program through SelectHealth now offers a fun way to learn about physical and mental health inside the classroom.5 months ago
Ayanna Likens
Staying safe during spring activities
After months of snow, most of us are ready to get outside and enjoy the sunshine. Whether you're playing a sport or hitting the trails - Intermountain Health says it's important to ease into it.5 months ago
Ayanna Likens
Good Samaritan donates his kidney to a stranger
More than 100,000 people are waiting for an organ transplant in the United States. Utah's waitlist for all organs is up to 900, with nearly 600 of them waiting for a kidney.6 months ago
Ayanna Likens
Why it’s important to create healthy habits with your children
Childhood obesity continues to rise, according to the CDC. Health experts say it's important to create healthy habits at a young age with your kids to ensure they have a healthy life.6 months ago
Ayanna Likens
How exercise helps with Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson's disease is affecting more and more people across the nation. While there is no cure, one thing is showing promise in improving symptoms.6 months ago
Ayanna Likens
How an outpatient program helped Salt Lake man overcome substance abuse
A Salt Lake man is sharing his story of overcoming opioid use and how Intermountain Health's outpatient program helped him.6 months ago
Ayanna Likens
45 is the new 50 when it comes to colon cancer screenings
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and 45 is the new 50 when it comes to colon cancer screenings.7 months ago
Ayanna Likens
Why helmet safety is important when playing in the snow
All of the recent snowfall in Utah has created every kid's winter wonderland, but if you plan to hit the sledding hill, there are a few things to keep in mind.7 months ago
Ayanna Likens
Why it’s important to recognize your risk for heart disease
February is National Heart Month and heart disease is the number one killer in the United States for both men and women. But there are some ways that you can change your lifestyle to help prevent it.7 months ago
Ayanna Likens
Complex heart surgery at Primary Children’s is saving lives
February is Heart Health Month, and a young Idaho boy is thriving because of a heart procedure gaining traction at Intermountain's Primary Children's Hospital.7 months ago
Ayanna Likens
A resource that can help prevent sports-related injuries
In the United States there are more than 3.5 million sports-related injuries for children and teens each year, according to a study from John Hopkins Medicine.8 months ago
Ayanna Likens
How does Utah’s air quality compare to other states?
Air quality seems to be top of mind for most Utahns. But how does it compare to other states?8 months ago
Ayanna Likens
The health benefits of intermittent fasting
Intermittent fasting has become increasingly popular and health experts say there are some benefits to it.8 months ago
Ayanna Likens
Woman pleads for Utahns to get HPV vaccine to prevent cervical cancer
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and approximately 14,000 women in the US are diagnosed with this type of cancer each year.8 months ago
Ayanna Likens
How blood donations saved a Utah man’s life
Blood donation saves lives, like that of 67-year-old Duke Speer in 2021.8 months ago
Ayanna Likens
A health assessment could help you reach your health goals
With half of Americans looking to improve their exercise routine, Intermountain Healthcare is offering a health assessment to get a personalized plan to help you reach your goals.9 months ago
Ayanna Likens and Cary J. Schwanitz
How to set healthy goals for the new year
With the new year around corner, setting healthy new year’s goals is top of mind for some people.9 months ago
Ayanna Likens
A shared cancer journey with provider and patient
Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be scary, but having a support system can help you through it. One teenage girl created an unexpected close bond with her medical provider after her diagnosis.9 months ago
Ayanna Likens
RSV infections continue to rise in Utah
Utah has seen an increasing number of RSV cases and now experts say they expect it to rise through the holidays.9 months ago
Ayanna Likens
Taking the stigma out of weight loss surgery
For some people, diet and lifestyle changes aren't enough to lose weight. On the advice of their doctor, bariatric surgery may be an option.10 months ago
Peter Rosen
Losing weight: Setting the wheels in motion
When it comes to shedding pounds, it’s not just about the patient. It’s usually a family affair.10 months ago
Ayanna Likens
New orthopedic urgent care offers quicker, more affordable care
A first of its kind orthopedic urgent care opened in St. George, providing faster and cheaper services than going to the emergency room.10 months ago
