by Southern Utah Health and Wellness Magazine | May 3, 2026 | Author, Anita DeLelles, LMT, LAMT, May/June 2026, Relationships & Connection
Pets have long been considered beloved members of the family, but research in fields such as psychology and human–animal interaction shows that the bond between people and companion animals can also play an important role in mental health. For many households,...
by Southern Utah Health and Wellness Magazine | Apr 28, 2026 | Author, Annelies Newman, RDN, CD, May/June 2026, Mind & Body, Mind & Body Cover
Our Founding Fathers left an incredible legacy that we are celebrating this year. Reading and listening to books about their lives has been enriching. I have to admit, small mentions of their diet often make me smile. I am also aware of the hunger many suffered during...
by Southern Utah Health and Wellness Magazine | Apr 28, 2026 | Author, Dr. Koby Taylor, PharmD, Health & Fitness, May/ June 2026 2, May/June 2026
For most people, spring is a season of renewal, fresh air, blooming trees, and long-awaited time outdoors. For Aaron Reyonds, however, spring became something else entirely: a relentless, body-wide assault triggered by even the smallest trace of pollen. What makes...
by Southern Utah Health and Wellness Magazine | Apr 28, 2026 | Author, Dr. William Plumb, DDS, Health & Fitness, May/ June 2026 3, May/June 2026
Recently, a patient came into my office with a severe infection from an abscessed tooth. We treated the situation aggressively because they were experiencing a great deal of pain. I was further concerned because the patient has diabetes. Diabetes is a condition that...
by Southern Utah Health and Wellness Magazine | Apr 28, 2026 | Author, Diane Del Toro, May/ June 2026 1, May/June 2026, Relationships & Connection
Some places invite you outdoors. Southern Utah insists on it. From the red rock cliffs that catch the first light of morning to the warm desert air that lingers long after sunset, this landscape calls people out of their homes and into something more expansive. And...