Healthy Utah
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Is Virtual Life Taking Over Our Real Lives?
As screens claim more of our time, we risk trading real-world smells, tastes, and touch for digital imitations. Are we losing what makes life real?
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The Fight to Fix Utah’s Medical Cannabis Program
High costs, limited access, and stigma still define Utah’s medical cannabis program. Inside the effort to make it work for patients.
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Finding Real Connection at Utah’s Farmers Markets This Summer
AI might make life easier, but it won’t shake your hand or share a smile over tomatoes. This summer, Utah’s farmers markets offer something real, connection.
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How Big Pharma Sold America the Lie That Pain Shouldn’t Exist
Is pain the enemy—or the warning we ignored? As opioid deaths rise in Utah, this investigation explores how Big Pharma’s promise of pain-free living became a deadly lie, destroying lives…
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Utah Skier Sets Guinness World Record for Most Vertical Feet Skied in a Year
Utah’s Tom Hart shattered the Guinness World Record for most vertical feet skied—and he’s not done yet. He’s closing in on 10 million feet this season.
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Utah Forager Reveals Edible Weeds Growing in Yards Across the State
He’s spent 40 years eating wild foods in Utah. Now this local forager is sharing which backyard weeds are not just edible—but worth seeking out.
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Spreading Hope in Utah: One Man, One Sign, One Mission
What started as one man jogging with a hand-painted sign became a life-saving mission. From Utah’s streets to the cities of Japan and France, his message—“I Believe In You”—is waking…
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Inside Utah’s Pet Nutrition Shift: The Rise of The Dog’s Meow
Nearly 30 years ago, Alexis Butler opened The Dog’s Meow with a simple goal—to work for herself. She ended up reshaping pet nutrition in Utah, introducing raw food, holistic supplements,…
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Spring in Utah: Running, Biking, and Doing It Your Way
Somewhere between hibernation and hope, Utah wakes up. This spring, we’re stretching stiff limbs, eyeing muddy trails, and questioning eBikes.
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Saving Utah’s Farmland: The Fight Against Urban Sprawl and Vanishing Fields
Utah is losing farmland at a staggering pace. As developers circle and water rights grow contentious, a quiet fight is unfolding in fields and pastures across the state. Meet the…
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From Skeptic to Healer: How Acupuncture is Transforming Lives in Utah
When a 5,000-year-old body emerged from the ice, researchers discovered 61 tattoos etched into his preserved skin. The finding offered unexpected insights into ancient healing practices—techniques still used today to…
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Utah’s Speed Skating Surge: Training Future Olympians on the Fastest Ice in Kearns
Utah’s speed skating scene is on fire! At the Utah Olympic Oval in Kearns—home to over 100 world records—young skaters are training on the Fastest Ice on Earth, chasing Olympic…
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February Funk? The Science Behind Why You Feel Off
Feeling Miserable? Scientists Say February Could Be to Blame! The post-holiday slump, winter blues, and Valentine’s Day pressure—experts break down why this month messes with your mood and how to…
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Utah Winter Activities: What to Do Indoors When It’s Freezing Outside
When Utah’s freezing winter pushes adventurers indoors, climbing gyms become a hub for movement, training, and community. With diverse routes, expert coaching, and a welcoming atmosphere, these gyms offer more…
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Sustainable Ranching: Canyon Meadows’ Legacy of Innovation and Stewardship
At Canyon Meadows Ranch, sustainable ranching isn’t just a practice—it’s a legacy. From Swedish beginnings to cutting-edge grazing techniques, this Utah family is revolutionizing how cattle and land can thrive…
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Transforming Lives: The Power of Breast Cancer Recovery
Few challenges are as devastating as a cancer diagnosis—but what if healing meant more than just beating the disease? Discover how Dr. Renato Saltz is transforming the lives of breast…