Healthy Utah
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Utah’s Water Crisis: The Plot to Drain and the Fight to Save the Great Salt Lake
As crazy as it sounds, there may be collusion among some Utah legislators and others to allow an already diminished Great Salt Lake to dry up completely.
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Why Pickleball Is Utah’s Fastest Growing Sport
America’s fastest growing sport is taking hold across Utah. The game is simple and easy to learn, and the games are short, making it ideal for beginners and advanced players.
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Bringing Back Wasatch Warm Springs as Salt Lake’s Community Gathering Place
Situated between two neglected city parks near 800 North and Beck Street in Salt Lake City, the Wasatch Warm Springs Plunge building is a monument to a mostly forgotten era.
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Utahns Inducted to the US Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame
Park City hosted the joint US Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame, and the International Skiing History Association gathering in March. Five people from Utah were honored.
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Therapy Dogs Taking Over Salt Lake’s Courtrooms
Every dog has its day, as the saying goes, but not every dog has its day in court. In Salt Lake’s 3rd District Juvenile Court, a dog just might be…
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Night Skiing in Utah
Night skiing offers a distinct experience that contrasts sharply with the daytime vibe of Utah’s slopes. Floodlights illuminate the white slopes framed by dark trees. Skiers adorn their coats with…
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How To Stay Married
What is the secret to a long-term, happy relationship? According to three couples, all married over 40 years, it comes down to commitment.
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Getting Fit in Sugar House and Yes, Boxing is for Girls!
Like many businesses fitness centers took a hit during COVID 19 shutdowns. One that made it in Sugar House is Boxing is For Girls owned by Eliza James. She is…
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Low on Energy? It’s Hard to Fall Asleep When You’re Freezing to Death!
Increased energy, happiness, and health are just some of the benefits that proponents of outdoor cold plunge extol.
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How to Overcome Seasonal Affective Disorder
About five percent of adults in the US experience SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) and it lasts about 40 percent of the year. Why don’t those people just exercise or get…
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American Health Nuts Are at War with Gluten. Is this Justified?
Is there a link between glyphosate usage and gluten intolerance? A widely used herbicide has been blamed for the increase of gluten intolerance.
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Keeping Your Pets Healthy and Happy in Utah
As people choose healthier lifestyles for themselves, they are also choosing healthier lifestyles for their pets. Finding the right vet and the right diet are key.
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Drage Second Chance Ranch Saves Human and Animal Lives
Drage Second Chance Ranch, in Mountain Green, rescues horses with behavioral problems and retrains and rehomes them. They also offer riding lessons for those who may not be able to…
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Bears Ears Farms: Connecting with the Earth and Community
Bears Ears Farms is the largest hemp producer in the state. Owner, Jana Bailey, is a 4th generation farmer in Blanding, where they seek to honor the land and the…
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Beyond the Cafeteria: Local Produce Initiatives in Wasatch Front Schools
The demand for fresh school lunches far outweighs the supply, making it difficult to provide a homegrown, farm-to-table experience for students in many schools across the Wasatch Front.
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The Food for Families Project
Volunteers work at Village Cooperative Gardens in exchange for produce. Shares also go to homeowners in the neighborhood and families in the community