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In the Long Run: Ultramarathoner/Grandmom Ashley Paulson Shatters World Record(s) for 100-Milers

by Southern Utah Health and Wellness Magazine | Jul 1, 2026 | Author, Marianne Hamilton, July/August Issue 2026

It’s a safe bet that Ashley Paulson’s idea of a party differs dramatically from that of the average human. Take, for example, her recent trip to the 2026 Boston Marathon: Climbing aboard a treadmill at the Marathon Expo—at 3:36 a.m., hours before the Expo...

Why Would I Ever Want to Leave Home?

by Southern Utah Health and Wellness Magazine | Jul 1, 2026 | Author, Michele Bettridge, July/August Issue 2026

So Why Would Someone Choose Senior Living? Freedom from yard work, repairs, plumbing issues, and snow removal. • A built-in social life. • Health and wellness support. • Peace of mind. Maybe the better question is “What kind of life do I want next?” Senior living...

New Utah E-Bike Laws: What St. George Families Should Know

by Southern Utah Health and Wellness Magazine | Jul 1, 2026 | Author, Intermountain Health, July/August Issue 2026

St. George’s sunny weather, neighborhood streets, bike paths, and places like Washington Wheels Park make it easy for children to ride year-round. E-bikes and e-scooters can be part of that fun, but they also move faster than many children, teens, and parents realize....

Moving Southern Utah Forward: How Active Transportation is Building a Healthier Community

by Southern Utah Health and Wellness Magazine | Jul 1, 2026 | Author, Tiffany Gust, NBC-HWC, July/Aug 2026 cover 1, July/August Issue 2026

Across Southern Utah, more residents are discovering that wellness does not always begin inside a gym. Sometimes it starts on a morning bike ride along the Virgin River Trail, a walk through a neighborhood pathway, or a commute to work on two wheels instead of four....

Utah Tech Graduate Turns Personal Challenge Into Assistive Technology

by Southern Utah Health and Wellness Magazine | Jul 1, 2026 | Author, Katie Rillos, Community & Culture, July/Aug 2026 cover 4, July/August Issue 2026

Utah Tech University graphic design graduate Dallin Mattson was given a midterm assignment to solve an everyday problem he personally faced. Living with partial blindness, he saw an opportunity to create a product that could improve daily navigation, leading to the...